Transaction Systems Architects, Inc. - TSAI- Profile

Transaction Systems Architects, Inc.. The Group's principal activity is to provide enterprise e-payments software and services. Its principal operating unit, ACI Worldwide provides solutions for consumer and wholesale payments and application infrastructure. The Group's products are used to route and process transactions for automated teller machine networks, process transactions from point-of-sale devices, wireless devices and the Internet, control fraud and money laundering, authorize checks, establish frequent shopper programs, automate transaction settlement, card management and claims processing and issue and manage multifunctional applications on smart cards. It also offers complimentary services including consulting, project management, customization, testing, enhanced maintenance and facilities management. The Group serves its customers in over 83 countries on six continents, including financial institutions, retailers and payment processors. On 29-Jul-2005, the Group acquired S2 Systems Inc. e-Payments Software accounted for 78% of fiscal 2004 revenues; e-Infrastructure Software, 13% and Intranet Products, 9%