Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch was a new brand platform that focuses on making technology feel like an experience. The goal is to move beyond simple operations and instead lift everyday services—payments, access control, food service and credentialing—to a higher level of usefulness.During the same conference, Illumia announced the 2026 Distinction Award winners. These honors spotlight partners and institutions that have shown exceptional innovation, marketing engagement, operational integration and partnership excellence. Winners include Mercer University for Innovation Excellence, MD Anderson Cancer Center for Engagement & Marketing, and the University of Memphis for Operational Integration. Other recognitions went to individuals and companies such as Andrew George from Applied Audio Video, Compass Group at Texas A&M University, and Genea. The CEO highlighted that the new brand is a fitting tribute to how these awardees collaborate, share ideas and simplify life for the people they serve. The rebranding effort underscores Illumia’s mission to bring technology into everyday routines with intent and expertise.