CDS powered by NCR Atleos

What CDS powered by NCR Atleos does

CDS powered by NCR Atleos is a U.S.-based ATM solutions provider formed in 2023 through the merger of Columbus Data Services and Kahuna ATM Solutions, operating as a private subsidiary of NCR Atleos, the world's largest retail ATM owner. The company serves ATM Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), ATM operators and portfolio managers, financial institutions, and Independent ATM Deployers (IADs), with operational reach extending across 60+ countries through a shared network of over 7,500 customer engineers. CDS's platform processes more than 200,000 ATMs and more than 1 billion transactions annually, claiming the #1 position in ATM bitcoin sales (via its LibertyX/ATM+ integration) and the #1 position in the breadth of networks, cards, and ATM device types supported.

The product portfolio spans five core lines: ATM Hardware Solutions (multi-vendor sales, deployment, parts, and wireless telecom), ATM Processing Solutions (authorization, routing, settlement, and reporting), the ATM Management Platform (AMP) for web- and mobile-based fleet management, Bitcoin Solutions / ATM+ for crypto on-ramp at the ATM, and CDSN, a distributor service network enabling technicians and IADs to perform cash loading and field service at CDS direct merchant locations. Supporting capabilities include the CDS Web Tool portal, a TR-31 Compliance Self-Assessment Tool, MACing (Message Authentication Code) cryptographic security deployed across all major OEMs at no incremental cost, and Level 3 certified NFC / contactless payment support.

CDS generates revenue through a mix of transaction processing fees on the 1B+ annual transaction book, hardware sales (multi-vendor ATM equipment and accessories), SaaS subscription fees for the AMP platform, and per-transaction and service fees from the CDSN program. Pricing is custom and contact-based, sold through a direct sales motion with account managers and supported by self-service portals. The company's strategic positioning emphasizes scale-driven pricing, security (MACing, TR-31 compliance), regulatory alignment with Visa and Mastercard, and revenue expansion beyond traditional cash dispensing through cryptocurrency and contactless integrations.

Name

CDS powered by NCR Atleos

Legal name

CDS (Columbus Data Services)

Website

https://cdsatm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDS powered by NCR Atleos provides ATM transaction processing, hardware, fleet management software, and cryptocurrency integration for ATM ISOs, operators, portfolio managers, and financial institutions, processing over 200,000 ATMs and 1 billion transactions annually as a subsidiary of NCR Atleos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ATM Processing & Operations

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

ATM Deployers & Managed ATM Services (IAD/ISO) (FSAMAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Unattended & Self-Service Payments (Kiosks, Vending, Parking, EV Charging) (FSAMADAE)

Keywords

• ATM transaction processing
• ATM hardware solutions
• ATM fleet management software
• Bitcoin ATM integration
• ATM compliance security

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta, GA

HQ country

Gabon

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ATM Transaction Processing: CDS processes transactions for over 200,000 ATMs handling more than 1 billion transactions annually, generating revenue through transaction processing fees.
2. ATM Hardware Sales and Deployment: Sales and deployment of ATM hardware from leading manufacturers including sales consultation, wireless telecom solutions, parts and supplies, and branded wraps/toppers.
3. ATM Management Platform (AMP) SaaS: Cloud-based ATM fleet management platform providing portfolio oversight, real-time monitoring, cash management, and transaction reporting capabilities.
4. CDSN Service Network: Distributor Service Network program enabling ISOs and technicians to provide service and cash loading at CDS direct merchant locations, generating revenue through service fees and per-transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CDS powered by NCR Atleos provides end-to-end ATM solutions for ATM independent sales organizations (ISOs), operators, and portfolio managers, including multi-vendor ATM hardware sales and deployment, transaction processing for over 200,000 ATMs handling 1 billion+ transactions annually, a web-based ATM Management Platform (AMP) for fleet oversight, cryptocurrency purchase enablement through LibertyX integration, and a Distributor Service Network (CDSN) for cash loading and field service. The company was formed in 2023 through the merger of Columbus Data Services and Kahuna ATM Solutions and operates as a subsidiary of NCR Atleos.

Product overview

CDS powered by NCR Atleos offers a unified portfolio of ATM solutions comprising five core product lines: ATM Hardware Solutions (multi-vendor sales, deployment, and support), ATM Processing Solutions (transaction processing for 200K+ ATMs handling 1B+ transactions annually), Bitcoin Solutions/ATM+ (LibertyX partnership for cryptocurrency purchases), ATM Management Platform/AMP (web-based fleet management and reporting), and CDSN (Distributor Service Network for service and cash loading). The company was formed in 2023 through the merger of Columbus Data Services and Kahuna ATM Solutions, with origins dating back to 1999. Additional tools include the CDS Web Tool portal and TR-31 Compliance Self-Assessment Tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATM Hardware Solutions Sales and deployment of ATM hardware from leading manufacturers with multi-vendor support, wireless telecom solutions, parts and supplies, and branded wraps and toppers. Targets ATM ISOs, operators, and portfolio managers seeking one-stop hardware procurement.
• ATM Processing Solutions Transaction processing platform handling over 200,000 ATMs and 1 billion+ transactions annually, providing authorization, verification, routing, settlement, and comprehensive reporting for ATM deployers and financial institutions.
• Bitcoin Solutions (ATM+) Enables Bitcoin purchases at ATMs through the LibertyX partnership, allowing customers to acquire cryptocurrency using the LibertyX app at LibertyX-enabled ATMs without hardware modifications. Adds a non-cash revenue stream for ATM operators.
• ATM Management Platform (AMP) Web-based, mobile-responsive ATM fleet management platform for portfolio oversight, real-time transaction visibility, terminal error notifications, cash balance and inactivity threshold alerts, equipment ordering, transaction processing, and reporting.
• CDSN (CDS Distributor Service Network) Network program enabling CDS ISOs, technicians, and IADs to provide service and cash loading at CDS direct merchant locations, offering recurring revenue opportunities through service requests and cash load programs via a work-order scheduler system.
• TR-31 Compliance Self-Assessment Tool Online self-assessment tool enabling ATM operators to determine TR-31 compliance status by filtering ATM make, model, mainboard, and EPP version to identify whether keypad upgrades or full replacement is required for PIN entry protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200K+ ATMs managed with 1B+ annual transactions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LibertyXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDS partnered with LibertyX to enable Bitcoin purchases at ATMs through the LibertyX app. This partnership enables customers to acquire Bitcoin at LibertyX-enabled ATMs using a mobile app, with cryptocurrency delivered within minutes. The partnership positions CDS as #1 in ATM bitcoin sales and opens new revenue streams for ATM operators without requiring hardware modifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Diebold Nixdorf: Global ATM manufacturer and managed services provider with DN AllConnect Services. Overlaps with CDS in ATM hardware and end-to-end services for banks and retailers, but at the OEM/incumbent tier.
• Fiserv: Large diversified payments and financial technology provider whose offerings include ATM driving and EFT processing. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for financial institution and ISO processing volumes.
• NCR Atleos: Parent company and the world's largest retail ATM owner. Comparable as the publicly traded ATM services and hardware parent that bundles processing, hardware, and software at global scale — the strategic anchor of CDS.

Direct peers

• Bitcoin Depot: Largest U.S. crypto ATM operator with thousands of BTM kiosks. Compares as a competing crypto-ATM distribution channel that intersects with CDS's LibertyX-powered ATM+ bitcoin offering.
• Payment Alliance International: Independent ATM processor and deployer serving ISOs, retailers, and financial institutions across the U.S. Direct competitor in third-party ATM transaction processing, vault cash, and managed ATM services.
• Genmega: ATM hardware manufacturer widely deployed across the U.S. ISO/IAD channel. Compares as a key OEM platform whose devices CDS supports for processing, security (MACing), and remote management via Triton Connect / GenRMS.
• Cantaloupe: Provider of unattended retail technology (formerly USA Technologies), offering cashless payments, telemetry, and fleet management for kiosks and vending. Comparable in the unattended/self-service payment and remote-management adjacency to ATMs.
• Hyosung TNS: Major global ATM manufacturer with a strong U.S. ISO footprint. Overlaps with CDS in retail ATM hardware, software, and services, and is one of the OEMs explicitly covered by CDS's MACing rollout.
• Triton Systems: ATM hardware manufacturer whose terminals are explicitly supported across CDS's multi-OEM platform. Comparable as both an OEM whose hardware CDS processes and as a competitor in ATM fleet solutions.

Emerging players

• PayRange: Mobile payments platform for unattended retail (vending, laundry, amusement). Adjacent emerging player in unattended self-service payments, sharing the unattended-terminal distribution thesis with CDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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