Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 was $45.7 million, up 2% year over year, driven primarily by identity products which grew 24% year over year [24][27] - Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 85%, about 100 basis points less than a year ago due to a slight mix shift away from higher margin deposit products [24] - Free cash flow for the last twelve months was $55.8 million, representing a 99% conversion rate [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Identity revenue reached $75 million, up 13% year over year, with SaaS revenue growing 19% [12][24] - Deposits product revenue was $26.2 million, with trailing twelve month license revenue totaling $69.1 million, reflecting resilience despite overall check volume declines [26][27] - Check Fraud Defender's annual contract value reached approximately $13.1 million, up 56% year over year [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - SaaS revenue now represents over 41% of trailing twelve month revenue, up from the previous quarter [19][29] - The fraud prevention consortium now encompasses approximately a quarter of all U.S. checking accounts, around 100 million accounts [8][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four strategic pillars: strengthening the foundation, scaling identity, expanding fraud solutions, and driving operational excellence [9][19] - The goal is to unify the platform that integrates identity, authentication, and fraud detection, positioning the company for scalable, durable growth [35][73] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in approaching a fulcrum point for durable profitability in the identity product portfolio [6][12] - The company anticipates continued execution in 2026, focusing on unifying the platform and strengthening the foundation [38][39] Other Important Information - The company has launched efficiency initiatives, including vendor audits and renegotiation of contracts, to improve operational efficiency [20] - The company ended Q3 with over $175 million in cash and investments, maintaining a healthy net cash position [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company thinking about returning to double-digit growth in 2026? - Management indicated that 2026 will focus on unifying the platform and strengthening the foundation, with anticipated revenue growth from SaaS solutions [38] Question: What is the outlook for deposit software revenue, which is down 20% year over year? - Management noted stability in transaction volumes and successful offsetting of revenue declines with increases in average selling prices [40][41] Question: How is the pipeline looking for Check Fraud Defender? - Management reported excellent ongoing dialogues with multiple partners and optimism about converting pilot phases into contracts [44][46] Question: What are the most exciting developments for the rest of fiscal year 2025 and heading into 2026? - Management expressed enthusiasm about executing on outlined goals, stability in mobile deposit business, and growth potential in fraud and identity solutions [49][50] Question: Can you provide an update on the larger IDR and D deals? - Management stated that some larger deals are still in progress, with ongoing focus on closing those deals [57] Question: How does the company plan to allocate cash and cash flow going forward? - Management emphasized a balanced approach between investing in the business and returning capital to shareholders, with a focus on organic growth [81][84] Question: Is there potential for further margin improvements from automation? - Management confirmed a 200 basis points year-over-year improvement in services gross margin and indicated room for further automation-driven improvements [86]