Progress is a trusted software provider that helps organizations build, deploy and operate mission‑critical applications by making complex data more connected, trusted and usable. At the core of this approach is the Progress Data Platform, an end‑to‑end data foundation designed to connect, curate and consume data at scale, enabling faster analytics, operational decision-making and AI-driven initiatives across hybrid environments. For payment processing companies, data is both a strategic asset and an operational challenge. Transaction data arrives in massive volumes, across multiple formats, standards and systems, and must be processed in real time while meeting strict requirements for security, traceability and compliance. The Progress Data Platform addresses these challenges by unifying structured, semi‑structured and unstructured data into a single, governed data environment that delivers context, consistency and speed.
PaymentsFirst
Who Is PaymentsFirst? PaymentsFirst is a regional payments association and a direct member of Nacha, dedicated to supporting financial institutions, businesses, and payments professionals across the full spectrum of payment systems. We work closely with our members to provide education, compliance support, risk management resources, and opportunities for industry collaboration. With a nationwide membership base representing nearly 1,000 financial institutions, PaymentsFirst serves as a trusted partner in navigating the evolving payments landscape. As a Nacha Direct Member, PaymentsFirst plays an active role in advancing the ACH Network and supporting its participants through rule interpretation, implementation guidance, and ongoing education. Our mission is to help organizations confidently navigate an increasingly complex payments environment while staying compliant, informed, and prepared for what is next. PaymentsFirst supports payments professionals at every stage of their careers. Our team collectively holds more than 50 industry accreditations, including AAP, APRP, AFPP, and NCP, allowing us to provide knowledgeable, practical support across ACH, checks, cards, instant payments, fraud mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Members often view PaymentsFirst as an extension of their internal payments team, offering guidance when questions arise and helping institutions make informed decisions. Education is a cornerstone of what we do. PaymentsFirst offers a robust calendar of live and on-demand education throughout the year, including webinars, boot camps, Payments Universities, and multi-day conferences. Our Education Package Plan allows member institutions to efficiently train their teams through flexible, seat-based access to eligible sessions, ensuring consistent education without the administrative burden of registering individuals for each event. In addition to education, PaymentsFirst fosters collaboration and industry dialogue through committees and working groups focused on emerging issues, including ACH Fraud Monitoring, rule changes, and new payment rails. These forums give members the opportunity to learn from peers, share best practices, and engage directly in conversations shaping the future of payments. At the Nacha Conference, PaymentsFirst looks forward to connecting with fellow payments professionals, financial institutions, and industry partners. We value meaningful conversations about operational challenges, regulatory changes, and innovation across the payments landscape. Whether you are looking for education, compliance support, peer collaboration, or a trusted payments partner, PaymentsFirst is committed to supporting your success today and into the future.
OpenText
OpenText can help you tackle the most complex digital transformation programs with confidence. Meet with us to talk more about how our offerings such as SaaS fax, data capture, digital signature, process automation and cybersecurity— all designed to enhance healthcare workflows and security —can ensure seamless, secure, and compliant omnichannel communication across the care continuum. | OpenText, The Information Company™, powers and protects information to elevate every person and every organization to gain the information advantage. OpenText Business Network is a cloud platform that facilitates efficient, secure and compliant collaboration across digital ecosystems of people, systems and things. The platform comprises solutions that simplify the inherent complexities of business-to-business (B2B) data exchange and offers insights that drive operational efficiencies, speed time to revenue and improve customer satisfaction. | OpenText enables banks around the world to connect to the future of payments. Trusted by 14 of the 15 largest NA banks, OT enables financial institutions to offload complex connectivity and integration requirements to OpenText, including client onboarding, protocol mediation, file transfer and messaging, banking integration, API management and data transformation.
Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. As the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, the company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com. | Kyndryl runs and reimagines the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, we enable smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. | Kyndryl works at the core of businesses that move the world. With a global network of experts serving customers in over 60 countries, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. We are committed to the health and continuous improvement of the vital systems at the heart of the digital economy. With our partners and thousands of customers, we co-create solutions to help enterprises reach their peak digital performance. Our world has never been more alive with opportunities. Together, we can seize them. To learn more, visit www.kyndryl.com. | Kyndryl is the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. As a focused, independent company, we’re building on our foundation of excellence by bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock their potential. To learn more, visit www.kyndryl.com | Kyndryl is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. As the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, the company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex information systems that the world depends on every day.
IR
IR Transact is a real-time payments observability solution designed to ensure the performance, reliability, and integrity of high-value payments, real-time payments, and card transactions. It provides end-to-end visibility across complex payment ecosystems, enabling organizations to detect issues instantly, reduce transaction failures, and protect revenue. With intelligent analytics and actionable insights, IR Transact helps teams proactively monitor payment flows, identify root causes faster, and optimize transaction performance—ensuring seamless payment experiences for customers while meeting the demands of modern, always-on payment environments.
ePayResources
ePayResources® is the payments association that powers progress: trusted experts in rules and regulations, building collaborative relationships that cultivate a secure payments ecosystem. We’ve been empowering financial institutions and businesses for over 50 years by providing emerging and legacy payments expertise, professional development, and industry leadership through education, publications, compliance support, risk management, and advocacy. Our staff of nationally accredited payments and risk professionals provides situational analysis and response guidance on our Payments Answerline™ and keeps members informed of industry developments that impact operational processing, fraud detection, and your bottom line. Our ATMIA division represents the global ATM industry, and our ePayAdvisors subsidiary provides payments audits, risk assessments, and customized consulting. The combined organization represents more than 1,600 member institutions in 50 U.S. states and 65 countries, reinforcing its position as a unified voice across the payments and self-service ecosystem. Visit epayresources.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Our podcast, The Payments Space, can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Covert Threat
CovertThreat is an adversary-led cybersecurity organization. We don’t scan—we prove. Our mission is to assess, secure, and manage our customers’ cyber risk. We provide board-ready, defensible, and actionable insights to help our customers make high-stakes decisions. Our elite operators have over 30 years of experience in international regulatory, compliance, and offensive security.