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2024 Total Economic Impact Study discovered a 182% ROI and $13.4 million additional revenue with Checkout.com

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Checkout.com’s customers saw payments performance generating an additional $13.4 million in revenue with a 2.1% acceptance rate uplift for the composite. For commerce and fintech enterprises, working with Checkout.com represented a $12.4 million net present value over three years.Customers experienced full payback within the first six months achieving an additional return of 182% within three years.  

LONDON, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announces the results of its commissioned 2024 Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The independent study outlines a three-year, risk-adjusted present value and ROI for a composite organization comprised of interviewees with significant experience working with Checkout.com.

Forrester’s cost-benefit analysis revealed that Checkout.com delivered an 182% return on investment (ROI) to customers over three-years. The study indicated a full return on investment could be achieved within the first six months. Additionally, the net present value (NPV), or the total value of an investment opportunity for Checkout.com customers over three-year engagements, stood at $12.4 million, underscoring, in our opinion, the profitability of long-term collaboration with Checkout.com. Because payments acceptance rates translate directly into revenue, leading businesses are always chasing ever better rates and the study shows that high-performing enterprises achieve even higher performance when they work with Checkout.com.

The study, based on customer interviews and aggregated data, included customer testimonials emphasizing the high-performance payments achieved when working with Checkout.com. All customers interviewed were large enterprise consumer businesses that were already working with other modern digital payments providers and achieving above industry benchmark acceptance rates.

Improving performance with $13.4 Million in additional revenue and $1 Million in avoided scheme and gateway fees

The study showed a 2.1% uplift in acceptance rates by working with Checkout.com. For the composite, the benefits of this uplift resulted in an additional $13.4 million in revenue within the first 3 years of onboarding Checkout.com.

Additionally, payment retries, which correlate with significant drops in conversion, were reduced by 7% thanks to Checkout.com’s ‘Intelligent Acceptance’ feature, which uses machine learning to continuously improve payments performance. As well as improving conversion this reduction in retries additionally yielded $1M in cost savings in avoided scheme and gateway fees.

Checkout.com called out for machine learning fraud protection that does not sacrifice performance

The study finds that Checkout.com helped the composite build effective and tailored risk strategies. Customers said they appreciated the velocity with which Checkout.com’s Fraud Detection Pro flags suspicious activities, detects new fraudulent trends, and updates criteria into its fraud engine using machine learning. Customers were impressed that Checkout.com’s delivery of reduced chargeback rates had no negative impact on their payments performance – bucking a long held belief that there is an inevitable trade-off between performance and protection in payments. 

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approach it is notable that the study finds improved reliability during volume surges for the composite. According to the study, Checkout.com can support large surges in volumes, which enabled the composite to handle seasonal spikes in payments (e.g., during Black Friday, the Christmas shopping season, or product launches). The composite improved its customer service by leveraging the uptime of Checkout.com and its customer-first support team which is available around the clock. Interviewees described those two factors as crucial, especially for agile businesses.

According to the study, Checkout.com has a deep understanding of the composite’s payment needs in its service provision. Because of this, the composite can count on a team of experts across multiple areas such as integration, customer success, and solutions engineering.

“As digital technology continues to transform the experience consumers have with brands, the payment process becomes increasingly important to driving conversion and loyalty.  We are proud that the independent proof points in the Forrester TEI findings show that customers that work with us thrive in the digital economy, that’s what keeps us obsessed with delivering high performance payments,” Rory O’Neill, CMO, Checkout.com

About Checkout.com
Checkout.com processes payments for thousands of companies that shape the digital economy. Our global digital payments network supports over 145 currencies and delivers high-performance payment solutions across the world, processing billions of transactions annually.

With flexible and scalable technology, we help enterprise merchants boost acceptance rates, reduce processing costs, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major revenue driver. Headquartered in London and with 16 offices worldwide, Checkout.com is trusted by leading brands such as Sony, Shein, Sainsbury’s, Wise, GE Healthcare, and The Financial Times.

Checkout.com. Where the world checks out.

Notes to editors
Checkout.com’s Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study constitutes the most up to date research on return on investment (ROI) in the payments sector and illustrates the significant impact Checkout.com has in a mature and competitive market. Findings are based on market-leading large enterprise companies in Fintech, E-commerce, Digital Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage and Remittances. These businesses all worked with leading modern PSPs before onboarding Checkout.com and yet still saw payments performance. 

In digital payments failed payments and retries correlate heavily with costly conversion drop off. Working with Checkout.com, businesses saw a 7% decrease in payment retries leading to an additional $1 Million benefit for the composite. Customers called out the positive impact of this benefit for their consumers and their own customer satisfaction. Using machine learning, Checkout.com’s products such as Intelligent Acceptance and Fraud Detection Pro are delivering improved payments performance alongside improved fraud protection for global businesses. Businesses emphasized Checkout.com’s ability to deliver a reliable service which can support volume surges throughout the year including during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping season. That Checkout.com can deliver improvement in up-time to the sophisticated composite indicates this is less of a ‘table-stakes’ commodity than many assume.

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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In HelloNation, Electrical Expert Sean McGahy Breaks Down How a Whole Home Surge Protector Works

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The Article Explains How This Type of System Protects a Home’s Electronics From Power Surges Throughout the Day.

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does a whole home surge protector do? A HelloNation article answers that question and explains how this type of device defends a home’s wiring and electronics from voltage spikes.

The article explains that many power surges happen quietly throughout the day, often without anyone noticing. Large appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators create small voltage spikes every time they cycle on and off.

According to the article, a whole home surge protector is installed directly at the electrical panel, where it can monitor voltage across the entire house. Unlike a power strip, which protects a single outlet, this device works at the source.

The article notes that modern homes rely on sensitive electronics, including smart thermostats, entertainment systems, and connected appliances. Repeated voltage fluctuations can damage this circuitry over time, even when a homeowner never notices it happening.

External surges from lightning strikes or utility grid fluctuations tend to be more severe than everyday cycling surges, the article explains. A whole home system is designed to respond quickly and redirect excess voltage away from a home’s circuits.

Installation is typically straightforward for a licensed electrician and does not usually require major changes to existing wiring, the article states. Many systems include indicators that let homeowners confirm the device is functioning properly.

The article points out that surge protectors are rated by how much energy they can absorb, often measured in joules. Homes with more electronics generally benefit from a protector with a higher rating.

A protector does not last forever, the article notes. Absorbing a large surge can wear down its internal components, even if the device still looks functional. Periodic testing by an electrician can confirm the system is still working as intended.

Electrical Expert Sean McGahy of Zar Electric is featured in the article. The article explains how periodic testing can confirm that a whole home surge protector is still providing the level of protection it was designed for.

The article adds that surge protection works best as one part of a broader approach to electrical safety. Homes should still have properly functioning breakers, updated wiring, and routine inspections alongside this added layer of defense.

Homes in areas prone to storms or frequent power fluctuations may see added value from this protection, the article notes. New construction offers a convenient time to add it, though retrofitting an existing home is described as achievable and usually quick.

The article notes that cost varies depending on the type of system installed and the complexity of a home’s existing electrical setup. Many homeowners view the expense as reasonable compared to the potential cost of replacing damaged electronics after a serious surge event.

Some insurance providers take note of these systems when evaluating a home’s overall risk profile, the article adds, though policies vary from carrier to carrier. This is described as one more reason homeowners weigh the value of this type of protection.

The article closes by noting that deciding whether this protection makes sense often comes down to a home’s electronics, its location, and a homeowner’s comfort level with risk. A licensed electrician can walk through these considerations before a final decision is made.

How Does Whole Home Surge Protection Safeguard Your Home? features insights from Sean McGahy, Electrical Expert of Wake Forest, North Carolina, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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In HelloNation, Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold Explains How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Minnesota Homes

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The Article Shows How Moisture, Temperature Swings, and Hail Shape Material Choices for Roofs, Windows, Walls, and Decks.

WACONIA, Minn., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How do freeze-thaw cycles damage a home in Minnesota? The answer appears in a HelloNation article that was newly published for homeowners choosing building materials for a cold climate. The article features insights from Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold, a fourth-generation member of the family behind Mayer Lumber.

The HelloNation article explains that a Minnesota home faces a wider range of weather than houses in most of the country. Below-zero nights, humid summers, and hailstorms all test the products used to build and repair it.

According to the article, moisture often does more harm than cold by itself. Water seeps into small gaps, freezes overnight, and expands, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles slowly push joints and seams apart.

The article also notes that large temperature swings make many products expand in summer and shrink in deep cold. Materials installed without room to move can buckle, crack, or pull loose from their fasteners.

The roof takes more of this stress than any other part of the house, the article explains. Asphalt shingles remain the most common choice because they are affordable and familiar to most roofing crews. In areas that see hail, many homeowners look at impact-resistant shingles that earn a Class 4 rating.

The article points out that some insurance companies offer lower premiums for Class 4 roofs, though discount rules vary by insurer. Metal roofing is another option that sheds snow quickly, and snow guards are often added above doors and walkways.

Ice dams get special attention in the piece. The article explains that no shingle stops them alone, because the real cause is warm air leaking into the attic and melting snow on the upper roof. Air sealing, attic insulation, and steady ventilation deal with that heat directly.

Cold-climate building codes also call for an ice barrier membrane under the shingles along the eaves, according to the article. This layer helps keep backed-up water away from the roof deck and the ceilings below.

For windows, the article points readers to the National Fenestration Rating Council label and its U-factor, which measures how easily heat passes through the whole unit. A lower number means better insulation and a warmer glass surface on a January night.

The article compares double-pane windows with triple-pane units, which cut heat loss further but cost and weigh more. It also notes that vinyl and fiberglass frames insulate well, while aluminum frames need a thermal break to suit Minnesota winters.

Walls, decks, and lumber are covered as well. The article explains that house wrap and flashing protect wall framing from water, and that wood touching concrete or soil generally needs pressure treatment.

The insights from Building Materials Expert Andy Maetzold also address cost. The article encourages comparing the full life of a product rather than the purchase price alone, since a cheaper material that needs frequent repairs can cost more over 20 or 30 years.

Finally, the article advises checking with local building officials about code rules. It also stresses following manufacturer installation instructions, since many warranties depend on them.

How Do Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Building Materials in Minnesota? features insights from Andy Maetzold, Building Materials Expert of Waconia, Minnesota, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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