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ACI Press Releases - 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Media Alert: ACI Worldwide Gauges Financial Institutions’ Technology Investment Plans

85 Percent of Respondents Planning to Help Drive Better Profitability

(New York, N.Y. — 15 December 2008) — ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that 85 percent of respondents in a survey of financial institutions are investing in technology solutions that can deliver a positive impact on profitability in the current financial crisis.


Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Indue Selects ACI Worldwide Solution to Deliver Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Detection Services to its Clients
(Sydney, Australia – 9th December 2008) — ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Indue, one of Australia’s leading providers of white-labelled transactional products, has purchased ACI Proactive Risk Manager™ to deliver comprehensive fraud and anti-money laundering monitoring and detection services to its clients.


Thursday, November 06, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008
ACI Worldwide, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2008


Wednesday, October 29, 2008

First Hawaiian Bank Renews Commitment to ACI Online Banking Product
(New York, N.Y. – 29 October 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that First Hawaiian Bank, the oldest and largest financial institution in Hawaii, has renewed its commitment to ACI Enterprise Banker.



Friday, October 24, 2008

ACI Worldwide Partners with Bellevue University for Employee Education Program

ACI University to offer employees online certification and degrees in key business areas

(New York, N.Y. – 24 October 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced the launch of ACI University (ACIU), an online education program developed in partnership with Bellevue University that offers ACI employees the opportunity to gain product and technical education as well as global learning and higher education programs.



Wednesday, October 22, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release September 2008 Quarterly Financial Results

Conference Call Scheduled for November 6, 2008 at 8.30 am EST

(NEW YORK — October 22, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that it will hold a conference call on November 6, 2008 at 8:30 am EST to discuss the September 30, 2008 quarterly financial results.


Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Citizens Business Bank Selects ACI Enterprise Banker to Boost Business Sales, Drive Strategic Growth

ACI’s Online Banking Solution Puts Citizens Bank on Par with Nation’s Largest Banks

(New York, N.Y. – 21 October 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Citizens Business Bank, a 6.4 billion dollar bank headquartered in Ontario, California has selected ACI Enterprise Banker™ as its online banking product for business customers.



Monday, October 20, 2008

Bank of Hawaii Extends Commitment to ACI Online Banking Software
(New York, N.Y. – 20 October 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Bank of Hawaii, the largest independent financial institution in Hawaii, has renewed its commitment to ACI Enterprise Banker. Along with the renewal the bank will roll out many new capabilities to its business customer base.



Monday, October 20, 2008

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Selects ACI Enterprise Banker to Enhance ACH Capabilities and Grow U.S. Deposits

Online Banking is the Fastest Way for Businesses to Collect Funds and Make Payments

(New York, N.Y. – 20 October 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has selected ACI Enterprise Banker with advanced ACH capabilities to enable its business banking customers to manage all of their business banking transactions online. ACI Enterprise Banker provides the competitive edge SMBC needs to grow its U.S. deposits and fee income customer base. ACI enables the bank to strategically target its customers that require ACH services.



Tuesday, September 16, 2008

ACI Worldwide Earns SWIFTReady TSU Accreditation
(New York, N.Y. – 16 September 2008) – ACI Worldwide (Nasdaq: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for enterprise payment systems, today announced that ACI Open Account Manager™ has achieved the SWIFTReady Trade Services Utility (TSU) accreditation.



Monday, September 15, 2008

Societe Generale Chooses ACI Worldwide’s Online Business Banking Product

Supports North American Business Banking with ACI Enterprise Banker

(New York, NY. – 15 September 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Societe Generale is using ACI Enterprise Banker™ as the online banking product for the business banking activities of its North American clients. Societe Generale is implementing Enterprise Banker modules for Information Reporting, Wire Transfer and Wire Reporting, Special Reports, ACH, Stop Payments, Positive Pay and Remote Deposit Capture. The bank is using RSA® Go ID Authentication Service for additional user access security. Societe Generale leveraged the ACI On Demand hosted services environment to accelerate system implementation.



Monday, September 15, 2008

ACI Advances Wholesale Payments Strategy Utilizing IBM Payments Framework

First Release of Integrated Solution to be Available in 2008

(New York, N.Y. – 15 September 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced its plan to create an integrated wholesale payments solution optimized on IBM’s System z platform. The solution will build on the strength of ACI’s market-leading Money Transfer System to help banks meet near-term requirements for SEPA compliance while offering a longer term solution to support the convergence of high- and low-value payments using a service-oriented architecture (SOA). The first release of this solution will be available by the end of 2008.



Thursday, September 11, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Appoints New Board Member

(NEW YORK — September 11, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors, Dr. James C. McGroddy. His appointment was effective September 10, 2008.  Dr. McGroddy will serve as chairman of the board’s newly established technology committee. 




Thursday, September 04, 2008

ACI Releases New Version of Fraud Detection Solution Optimized for IBM System z
(New York, N.Y. – 04 September 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced a new version of ACI Proactive Risk Manager™, the company’s comprehensive fraud monitoring and detection solution. Proactive Risk Manager Release 7.1 Version 08.2 maximizes the performance of the solution on IBM’s System z hardware platform and includes expanded support for IBM’s DB2 database platform and their enterprise-wide Tivoli monitoring tool. The new version also offers enhanced security, additional PCI functionality and a new interface to send real-time account status updates.



Tuesday, August 12, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2008
ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. We will hold a conference call on August 12, 2008, at 8.30 a.m. EDT to discuss this information. Interested persons may also access a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference at http://www.aciworldwide.com/investors.


Thursday, July 31, 2008

ACI Releases New Version of Payments Software with System z Optimization, Helps Financial Institutions Meet Aggressive Growth Plans

ACI Brings PCI Compliance, Enhanced Connectivity and Flagship Mainframe Capabilities To Front-End Payment Systems

(New York, N.Y. – 31 July 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced the latest version of BASE24-eps™, the company’s market-leading software for online payments processing. BASE24-eps Release 1 Version 08.2 offers standard support for IBM’s “blue stack” database, middleware and security capabilities on the IBM System z platform. It also features enhanced security and a more flexible infrastructure to easily accommodate future updates and compliance regulations such as the latest Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone in the strategic alliance announced by ACI and IBM in December 2007. One of the hallmark goals of the alliance included technology solutions to help financial institutions meet aggressive growth objectives. ACI’s payment engine will bring IBM’s flagship mainframe capabilities to front-end systems, priming these complex and disparate networks for the industry’s most powerful virtualization, security and scalability.


Tuesday, August 12, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release June 2008 Quarterly Financial Results

(NEW YORK — July 23, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that it will hold a conference call on August 12, 2008 at 8:30 am EDT to discuss the June 30, 2008 quarterly financial results.  Interested persons may access a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference at www.aciworldwide.com/investors or use the following numbers for dial in participation:  US/Canada: (800) 340-8364, International/Local:  (706) 634-2207.   Please provide your name, the conference name ACI Worldwide, Inc. and conference code 57035367.




Wednesday, May 21, 2008

ACI Money Transfer System Earns Eleventh Consecutive SWIFTReady Gold Accreditation
(New York, N.Y. – 21 May 2008) – ACI Worldwide (Nasdaq: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for enterprise payment systems, today announced that its market-leading ACI Money Transfer System™ has achieved the highest SWIFTReady accreditation for payments for the eleventh consecutive year.  The Gold Label accreditation recognizes that the Money Transfer System satisfies SWIFT’s highest requirements and demonstrates ACI’s commitment to SWIFT’s standards, products and services.  


Tuesday, May 20, 2008

ACI Money Transfer System Ready for SEPA Direct Debits

Extensive Testing Demonstrates Solution Can Help Banks Meet Compliance Deadline

(New York, N.Y. – 20 May 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that the ACI Money Transfer System™ has been comprehensively tested for SEPA direct debits.  The Money Transfer System was tested in conjunction with a major European payments processing bank.


Monday, May 19, 2008

Empire National Bank Selects ACI Enterprise Banker for Online Banking

ACI Worldwide Delivers Single Product for Bank Customers

(New York, N.Y. – 19 May 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Empire National Bank, headquartered in Islandia, New York, has selected ACI to provide online banking services for their business and retail customers.  The newly formed Long Island-based bank has established ACI Enterprise Banker™ as the core of its online banking system, and available services will include information reporting, stop payment, ACH origination, wire transfer, internal transfer, and positive pay.  The product operates in the ACI On Demand hosted services environment, relieving the bank of the technical burden of system implementation and ongoing maintenance.




Monday, May 19, 2008

Sterling Savings Bank Consolidates Online Business Banking with ACI Worldwide

ACI Enterprise Banker Supports All Customers from a Single Product

(New York, N.Y. – 19 May 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Sterling Savings Bank has selected ACI Enterprise Banker™ as the single product solution for its online business banking customers.  The bank is a subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation with more than $12 billion in assets and 178 branches throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.  Sterling Savings Bank will implement the full suite of Enterprise Banker services, including reporting, transfers, ACH, wire and imaging.  The product will reside in ACI’s On Demand hosted services environment.




Wednesday, May 14, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Present at the Wedbush Morgan Securities Conference
(NEW YORK — May 14, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that it will present at the Wedbush Morgan Securities Management Access Conference in New York City on Wednesday May 21st, 2008.


Thursday, May 08, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced financial results for the period ending March 31, 2008.  We will hold a conference call on May 8, 2008, at 8.30 a.m. EDT to discuss this information.  Interested persons may also access a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference at http://www.aciworldwide.com/investorrelations.




Wednesday, May 07, 2008

MasterCard Selects ACI Worldwide Solutions To Support New Debit and Prepaid Processing Platform

BASE24-eps to Serve as Payment Engine for MasterCard Integrated Processing Solutions™

(New York, N.Y. – 7 May 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that MasterCard Worldwide has selected ACI’s electronic payment solutions as key elements of the new MasterCard Integrated Processing Solutions™ (IPS).  MasterCard selected ACI’s next-generation payments solutions to help create the IPS platform, which provides banks a suite of branded debit network and card issuer processing services including PIN and signature debit and prepaid processing, and ATM driving. 




Wednesday, April 16, 2008

ACI and Eunexus Deliver Real-Time Online Banking Fraud Prevention

IP Intelligence Solution and Transaction Monitoring Software Combine to Help Banks Improve Internet Banking Fraud Detection and Reduce Fraud Losses

(Watford, UK – 16 April 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced a strategic partnership with Eunexus, an internet banking fraud and security solutions company.  The partnership will offer financial institutions in the UK and Europe a more sophisticated fraud prevention strategy by integrating Eunexus’ IP profiling intelligence with ACI’s real-time transaction monitoring solution, ACI Proactive Risk Manager™.  This combination offers a proven solution that enables financial institutions to reduce transaction fraud losses over the internet banking channel.




Tuesday, April 15, 2008

National Banking Switch in Kuwait Celebrates 15 Successful Years with ACI Worldwide

(New York, N.Y. – 15 April 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, is celebrating 15 years working with Knet, the national banking switch in Kuwait.  The long time BASE24® customer uses a variety of ACI software solutions to manage Kuwait’s ATM banking network, deliver point of sale services and manage online debit card transactions.




Thursday, April 03, 2008

ACI Worldwide Unveils Enterprise Banker 7.4

Release Adds New Functionality and Enhances User Experience

 (New York, N.Y. – 3 April 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced the latest version of its award-winning online banking solution, ACI Enterprise Banker 7.4.  The 7.4 release expands Enterprise Banker’s ability to serve the needs of business and consumer online banking customers with new and enhanced functionality that further strengthens integration options to the product.  Release 7.4 extends capabilities for integrating with a bank’s portal and to other third parties including bill payment providers.  It also enhances import and export capabilities.




Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Simba Technology Uses ACI Software to Create First Hosted Electronic Payments Hub for East African Banks

Banks to Benefit from a Proven Infrastructure for Retail Electronic Payments

(Watford, UK – 1 April 2008) – ACI Worldwide, (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that Simba Technology, a major Sub Sahara company based in Nairobi, Kenya, has licensed BASE24®, the ACI Card Management System™ and ACI Proactive Risk Manager™ to establish an electronic payment service for banks in their region.




Tuesday, March 25, 2008

ACI Worldwide Advances Product Strategy for Retail Payments

ACI’s Strategic Solution, BASE24-eps, Now Live in More than 30 Sites

(NEW YORK – 25 March 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that its BASE24-eps solution is live in more than 30 customer sites, managing electronic payment devices, acquiring transactions, and performing high-volume switching, routing and authorization services.  ACI has launched a global effort to help users of its earlier products migrate to BASE24-eps, outlining release and support strategies to help customers plan their migration to ACI’s next-generation solution. 




Tuesday, March 18, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Signs IT Outsourcing Agreement with IBM
(NEW YORK – 18 March 2008) – ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced an agreement to outsource its internal information technology (IT) services to IBM (NYSE:IBM).  As part of the agreement, IBM will provide ACI with global infrastructure services including management of ACI’s mainframe, storage and related server platforms, data network monitoring and management, and end-user support services.  ACI will retain responsibility for its security policy management and on-demand business operations.


Wednesday, March 05, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders
(NEW YORK — March 5, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.


Wednesday, March 05, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. to Host Live Webcast of Investor Day
(NEW YORK — March 5, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) announced today that it will hold an Investor Day Webcast on Monday March 10, 2008.


Tuesday, March 04, 2008

ACI Names J. Ronald Totaro as Senior Vice President
 (New York, N.Y. – 4 March 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced the appointment of J. Ronald Totaro as senior vice president in the office of the chief operating officer.  Totaro brings 20 years experience in corporate strategy, marketing, sales, product development, and financial and operations management to ACI, with a proven track record in growing global businesses and leading high performance teams. 


Monday, March 03, 2008

ACI and Infoglide Software Provide Powerful Retail Returns Fraud Solution

Companies Partner to Offer Retailers Improved Fraud Prevention and Reduced Losses

 (New York, N.Y. – 3 March 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced a partnership with Infoglide Software Corporation, a provider of identity resolution and analysis software, to offer enhanced returns authorization and employee screening solutions for the retail industry.  The companies have combined resources to provide enhancements around returns authorization, loss prevention intelligence, employee risk screening and “eFencing” intelligence. 


Thursday, February 28, 2008

ACI Expands Market Presence with 49 New Customers in 2007

 (New York, NY. – 28 February 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that the company added 49 new customers in calendar year 2007, including 17 new customers in the quarter that ended December 31, 2007.  New customers licensed products spanning the breadth of ACI’s solutions from fraud and risk management to online banking, smart card management and online payments processing.  In addition, 50 existing ACI customers licensed one or more additional applications from the company in 2007, expanding their use of ACI’s integrated software. 




Tuesday, February 19, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2007
NEW YORK — February 19, 2008)ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced preliminary financial results for the period ending December 31, 2007. We will hold a conference call on February 19, 2008, at 8.30 a.m. EST to discuss this information. Interested persons may also access a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference at http://www.tsainc.com/investors


Friday, February 15, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. Announces CFO Resignation; Behrens to be appointed principal financial officer
(NEW YORK — February 15, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that Henry C. Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, has resigned effective March 1, 2008, to pursue another opportunity.


Thursday, February 14, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release December 2007 Quarterly and Annual Financial Results

Conference Call Scheduled for February 19, 2008 at 8.30 am EST

(NEW YORK — February 14, 2008) —   ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) today announced that it will hold a conference call on February 19, 2008 at 8:30 am EST to discuss the December 31, 2007 quarterly and annual financial results.


Thursday, February 07, 2008

ACI Worldwide Partners with mFoundry to Deliver Mobile Banking Solution

Partnership to Offer Online Business and Consumer Banking Customers Fully Integrated and Flexible Mobile Banking Capability

(New York, NY– February 7, 2008)  – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that it will use mFoundry’s Spotlight Financial Platform™ to offer mobile banking capabilities to users of its online business and consumer banking software.  The mobile banking solution will integrate mFoundry’s award-winning downloadable application software with ACI Enterprise Banker™, ACI’s industry-leading online banking system.  The solution will allow business and consumer online banking customers to use their cell phones and other wireless handheld devices to access real-time account information and other banking applications.




Tuesday, February 05, 2008

AVENUE Selects ACI On Demand Solution

ACI Hosted Payments Solution to Drive Retailer’s Transaction Processing

(New York, NY. – 05 February 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that AVENUE®, a distinguished brand in Redcats USA’s portfolio, and a specialty apparel retailer with over 480 stores, has selected an ACI On Demand solution to drive the switching and settlement of electronic payment transactions involving credit cards, debit cards, checks and gift cards.  The solution will interface with the new AVENUE® front-end payment system and help the company comply with various Payment Card Industry (PCI) mandates.




Tuesday, January 22, 2008

ACI Worldwide, Inc. to File Its Form 10-K the week of January 28, 2008
(NEW YORK — January 22, 2008) — ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIW) (the “Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced review of certain tax deductions taken in U.S. federal income returns for the years ended September 30, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and has concluded that previously filed financial statements will not require adjustment. 


Monday, January 14, 2008

ACI Worldwide and SRS, LLC Form Strategic Alliance

Partnership Provides Retailers an End-to-End Retail Solution

(Omaha, Neb. — 14 January 2008) — ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced a strategic alliance with Simply Retail Solutions (SRS), LLC.  The agreement allows ACI and SRS to combine and market their retail payment suites to deliver a more complete solution that will address all points within payment initiation and payment switching.  The SRS Multi-Channel Product Suite manages a retailer’s entire portfolio of sales transaction solutions and facilitates exposure of information across channels for everything related to customers and inventory.  The ACI Retail Commerce Server™ suite of solutions allows merchant retailers to tailor their payment acceptance strategy to maximize profits, manage transaction fees and optimize the customer purchase experience.  Together these products will offer mutual customers a proven end-to-end retail payment solution.




Monday, January 14, 2008

Retail Market Embracing Latest Version of ACI Payments Software

Nine Retail Customers Using Latest Release of ACI Retail Commerce Server

 (Omaha, Neb. – 14 January 2008) – ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading international provider of software for electronic payment systems, today announced that nine retailers have upgraded their systems and are running ACI Retail Commerce Server™ release 4.4.  Several other customers are in various phases of product testing and implementation.







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EMEA

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Asia Pacific
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