Deluxe Named 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner for Innovations in AI

Company Recognized for Tech-Forward Approach and Enterprise Excellence

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a trusted Payments and Data company, today announced it has been named a CIO 100 Award winner for the second year in a row, recognizing its innovative "Execute with AI" initiative. This recognition underscores the company’s commitment to AI and automation, a joint effort between technology and operations, delivering measurable value across operations, products, and customer experiences.

Innovation is a core value at Deluxe, and "Execute with AI" showcases a commitment to technology-driven impact. Launched in April 2024, the program uses AI and automation to boost efficiency, enhance innovation, and deliver smarter, data-driven solutions for better customer and business outcomes.

“This award underscores our dedication to transforming Deluxe into a truly AI-powered enterprise,” said Yogs Jayaprakasam, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Deluxe. “Through ‘Execute with AI,’ we are embedding intelligence into everything we do—delivering measurable business value, unlocking new growth opportunities, and redefining how we serve our customers. By automating processes and enhancing decision-making, we enable our clients to operate more efficiently and compete more effectively in their industries.”

The initiative is built around three core pillars:

• AI for Engineering – Enhancing productivity and accelerating technological innovation.
• AI for Operations – Automating internal processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve service delivery.
• AI for Customers – Embedding AI into products to provide smarter, data-driven insights and enhanced user experiences, helping businesses make better decisions faster.

Since its launch, "Execute with AI" has driven significant results, including:

• Tens of millions of dollars in cost reductions through AI-powered automation.
• Revenue growth opportunities also valued in the tens of millions.
• Thousands of hours reclaimed through improved efficiency across teams.

Deluxe is committed to responsible AI governance, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering trust and transparency. As the company continues to expand its AI capabilities, "Execute with AI" will remain a key driver of growth and transformation.

About Deluxe Corporation

Deluxe, a trusted Payments and Data company, champions business so communities thrive. Our solutions help businesses pay, get paid, and grow. For more than 100 years, Deluxe customers have relied on our solutions and platforms at all stages of their lifecycle, from start-up to maturity. Our powerful scale supports millions of small businesses, thousands of vital financial institutions and hundreds of the world’s largest consumer brands, while processing more than $2 trillion in annual payment volume. Our reach, scale and distribution channels position Deluxe to be our customers’ most trusted business partner. To learn how we can help your business, visit us at www.deluxe.com.

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Brian Anderson, VP, Strategy & Investor Relations

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Source: Deluxe Corporation