ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW) (NASDAQ: ACIW) is a global software company specializing in real-time electronic payment and banking solutions. Its flagship Universal Payments (UP) platform enables banks, financial institutions, merchants and billers to process credit, debit and alternative payments across channels including ATM, point-of-sale, mobile and online. The platform also supports fraud management, digital banking engagement and instant payment schemes, helping clients accelerate transaction velocity, enhance security and improve customer experiences.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Naples, Florida, ACI Worldwide has expanded its reach through a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The company’s growth roadmap includes the integration of S1 Corporation’s digital banking assets in 2011, the addition of Speedpay’s online and mobile bill-payment network, and the acquisition of electronic bill-payments specialist Official Payments in 2018. Today, ACI serves customers in more than 80 countries, operating R&D centers in the United States, Europe and Asia and maintaining regional offices to support global markets.
Under the leadership of CEO Odilon Almeida, ACI has embraced a cloud-native, software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to drive innovation and scalability. The management team emphasizes open APIs, microservices architecture and partnerships with cloud providers to accelerate product delivery and reduce total cost of ownership. With a focus on real-time payments and digital commerce, ACI continues to invest in machine learning, tokenization and mobile capabilities to help clients navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and shifting consumer preferences.
