ATLANTA — February 20, 2026
Executive Summary
Celsior Technologies, the consulting and IT services division of Pyramid Consulting Inc., has joined the Jack Henry™ Fintech Integration Network (FIN), establishing formal integration access to Jack Henry core platforms through the [jXchange™] services-based interface framework. Participation in FIN provides Celsior with direct access to Jack Henry’s technical resources and testing systems, enabling secure, governed, and standardized integrations with Jack Henry’s core banking infrastructure. The collaboration positions Celsior to support financial institutions in modernizing digital workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and accelerating technology initiatives aligned with regulatory and security requirements. Jack Henry’s FIN program is designed to simplify third-party integration and allow financial institutions to deploy fintech solutions without managing custom point-to-point integrations internally.
Announcement Overview
Celsior Technologies announced its inclusion in the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network, a program structured to streamline third-party integration into Jack Henry’s core systems. Through this participation, Celsior gains direct access to Jack Henry’s technical environment, including test systems and integration documentation, allowing its solutions to connect through standardized service interfaces rather than ad hoc data exchanges.
The integration framework operates through [jXchange™], Jack Henry’s services-based programming interface layer that enables fintechs and financial institutions to access core data and business rules through governed APIs. Rather than requiring custom integrations or manual configuration by client institutions, the FIN model centralizes access management and technical enablement within Jack Henry’s ecosystem.
Celsior stated that joining FIN expands its ability to serve financial institutions operating on Jack Henry platforms, particularly banks seeking to modernize digital infrastructure while maintaining compliance, data integrity, and operational continuity. The integration provides a direct path for Celsior’s solutions to interact securely with Jack Henry’s core environment.
Key Announcement Details
- Formal Announcement Type: Participation in Jack Henry™ Fintech Integration Network (FIN)
- Participating Legal Entity: Celsior Technologies
- Corporate Affiliation: Consulting and IT services division of Pyramid Consulting Inc.
- Ecosystem Host: Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY)
- Public Market Status of Ecosystem Host: S&P 500 constituent; listed on Nasdaq under ticker JKHY
- Core System Environment: Jack Henry core banking platforms used by U.S. banks and credit unions
- Integration Channel Utilized: jXchange™ services-based programming interface framework
- Interface Type: Service-layer API endpoints
- Core Access Model: Controlled access to core banking data and embedded business rules via service calls
- Direct Database Access: Not permitted; all interactions mediated through service layer
- Data Exchange Governance: Standardized request-response structure governed by Jack Henry interface protocols
- Authentication Control: Managed within Jack Henry service-layer architecture
- Authorization Control: Governed through defined service-level permissions
- Technical Enablement Provided by FIN:
- Access to Jack Henry technical documentation
- Access to test systems
- Access to structured validation environments
- Integration Objective: Enable Celsior-developed solutions to operate within Jack Henry core infrastructure boundaries
- Primary Deployment Environment: Financial institutions currently operating Jack Henry core systems
- Operational Impact for Financial Institutions:
- Deployment of third-party solution without requiring custom-built direct integrations
- Interaction with core systems through standardized service calls
- Data Integrity Safeguard: Business rule enforcement maintained at core platform layer
- System Interaction Constraint: All solution-level transactions must conform to Jack Henry service-layer protocols
- Regulatory Environment Context: Financial institutions subject to compliance, audit, and security oversight requirements
- Solution Domain Delivered by Celsior:
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Workflow modernization systems
- Technology implementation services for regulated institutions
- Industry Focus of Celsior: Regulated industries, including financial services
- Client Base Context of Ecosystem Host: Approximately 7,400 banks and credit unions
- Geographic Scope of Core Platform Utilization: United States
- Program Limitation Disclosure: Inclusion in FIN does not represent endorsement of participating fintech products
- Dateline Location of Announcement: Atlanta, Georgia
Integration Through jXchange™ and Service-Layer Architecture
Celsior’s integration with Jack Henry core platforms occurs through [jXchange™], which functions as a services-based programming interface framework. Rather than allowing direct database access or unmanaged data calls, jXchange operates through a structured service layer that governs all interactions between third-party solutions and Jack Henry’s core systems.
This service-layer architecture ensures that business rules, validation logic, and access controls are preserved throughout each transaction. By managing integration through a standardized interface model, the platform maintains data integrity and consistency while reducing the risk of fragmented or redundant data exchanges.
Through FIN participation, Celsior’s solutions connect within this governed environment, enabling financial institutions to deploy additional capabilities without altering core configurations manually. The integration approach centralizes data exchange, allowing secure interoperability across systems while maintaining alignment with institutional compliance standards.
Supporting Banks in Digital Modernization
According to the company, participation in FIN strengthens Celsior’s ability to support financial institutions seeking to modernize digital workflows. Many banks operate within highly regulated environments that require careful alignment between innovation and compliance. By integrating directly with Jack Henry core platforms through the official service interface layer, Celsior can deliver solutions that function within established governance frameworks.
Celsior indicated that its expertise spans digital transformation initiatives across regulated industries, including financial services, where operational resilience, regulatory oversight, and data governance are core considerations. Integration through FIN reduces deployment complexity by eliminating custom intermediary layers and enabling structured API access directly within Jack Henry’s ecosystem.
This framework supports faster implementation cycles, clearer technical validation processes, and alignment with security protocols defined by Jack Henry’s infrastructure standards. The program is designed to allow financial institutions to deploy third-party solutions without assuming the burden of integration architecture design.
Direct Technical Access Through FIN
Jack Henry’s Fintech Integration Network is structured to provide participating fintechs with direct access to technical resources and test systems. This approach removes the need for financial institutions to act as intermediaries between core providers and third-party vendors.
By taking the customer out of the middle of the integration process, FIN centralizes communication channels between Jack Henry and fintech participants. This enables consistent technical review, documentation access, and validation testing within a defined ecosystem.
For Celsior, this direct access means that integration validation occurs within Jack Henry’s technical framework, ensuring that interoperability aligns with platform specifications before deployment to client institutions. The result is a standardized integration pathway rather than institution-specific customization.
Leadership Commentary
“Joining the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network strengthens our ability to support financial institutions with secure, scalable, and integration-ready technology solutions,” said Vishak Mallya, Chief Executive at Celsior, the Technology Division of Pyramid Consulting. “This collaboration allows us to work more closely with Jack Henry customers as they modernize their platforms and enhance customer and operational experiences.”
The statement reflects Celsior’s positioning of the integration as a structural collaboration rather than a transactional vendor relationship. Participation in FIN aligns the company’s service delivery model with Jack Henry’s platform governance structure.
Regulatory and Security Alignment Within Core Banking Environments
Financial institutions operating on Jack Henry core platforms function within clearly defined regulatory, operational, and security frameworks that govern how data is accessed, exchanged, and preserved. Any third-party integration must operate within those parameters without introducing fragmentation or inconsistency in system controls.
Celsior’s participation in the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network positions its solutions within that established architecture. Through jXchange™, all interactions with the core environment occur through a governed services layer rather than direct system access. This structure preserves the integrity of embedded business rules while ensuring that authentication, authorization, and transaction handling remain consistent with the platform’s operational standards.
Within this model, data exchanges are routed through controlled interfaces that manage permissions and validate requests before execution. By aligning its solutions with this framework, Celsior enables financial institutions to adopt modernization initiatives while remaining within the structured security environment defined by their core system provider.
Celsior stated that its experience in financial services technology allows it to align digital transformation efforts with regulatory expectations and institutional governance standards. Integration through FIN ensures that its solutions function within Jack Henry’s security architecture, supporting structured access management and continuity across core-dependent workflows.
Deployment Through a Structured Integration Framework
The Fintech Integration Network was designed to streamline how third-party solutions connect to Jack Henry core systems by standardizing the technical pathway used for integration. Rather than requiring institution-specific development or custom middleware layers, participating fintechs integrate through predefined service interfaces governed by jXchange™.
For financial institutions, this structure reduces the complexity associated with introducing new technology into a core-dependent environment. Instead of coordinating bespoke access points or managing separate validation cycles, deployment occurs within a documented integration model supported by Jack Henry’s technical resources and test systems.
Celsior’s integration within this framework enables compatibility with established service protocols, defined testing procedures, and standardized documentation practices. The result is a deployment pathway that emphasizes consistency, interoperability, and adherence to the operational controls embedded within the core platform.
By participating in FIN, Celsior’s solutions are positioned to integrate within an ecosystem where service-level interaction standards are already defined, allowing financial institutions to expand functionality while maintaining alignment with their core system architecture.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a publicly traded financial technology company headquartered in Monett, Missouri, providing core processing and digital infrastructure to banks and credit unions across the United States. Founded nearly five decades ago, the company has evolved into one of the primary core systems providers in the U.S. financial services sector and is a constituent of the S&P 500 Index.
Jack Henry delivers core banking platforms, payments infrastructure, digital banking solutions, and complementary technology services that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer engagement. Its client base includes approximately 7,400 financial institutions, ranging from community banks to regional institutions and credit unions.
The company operates within an open-architecture framework designed to balance internally developed capabilities with structured third-party integration. Through its Fintech Integration Network (FIN) and the jXchange™ services-based programming interface layer, Jack Henry provides governed access to core data and embedded business rules, enabling fintech participation without compromising system integrity.
By prioritizing interoperability, security governance, and user-centric system design, Jack Henry supports financial institutions in modernizing service delivery while operating within established compliance and risk management frameworks.
About Celsior Technologies
Celsior Technologies is the consulting and IT services division of Pyramid Consulting Inc., a global technology and workforce solutions provider serving regulated industries and enterprise organizations. Operating as the firm’s digital transformation arm, Celsior delivers customized technology solutions designed to align modernization initiatives with operational, regulatory, and security requirements.
The company’s service portfolio includes data strategy development, AI-enabled analytics, digital workflow implementation, automation architecture, enterprise systems integration, and IT operations support. Celsior structures its engagements around measurable outcomes, enabling clients to modernize infrastructure environments while preserving governance controls and compliance standards.
As part of Pyramid Consulting Inc., Celsior leverages enterprise-scale delivery capabilities, cross-functional technical expertise, and workforce integration resources to support end-to-end transformation programs. Its delivery model emphasizes tailored implementation strategies rather than standardized templates, allowing institutions to deploy digital capabilities within the architectural constraints of existing core systems.
Through its participation in the Jack Henry Fintech Integration Network, Celsior extends its integration-ready solutions directly into Jack Henry’s core ecosystem, enabling financial institutions to modernize digital workflows, enhance operational performance, and deploy technology initiatives within a structured and governed interoperability framework.
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