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Gala Technology has announced a major new milestone in its growth journey after achieving ISO 9001 certification in February 2026, capping off three years of sustained investment in platform development, security and operational excellence. The achievement follows a period of significant transformation for the business, including the 2025 launch of SOTpay Connect and the successful attainment of Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to helping customers access faster, safer and more scalable payment technology.
Behind the certification lies a story of relentless focus, innovation and determination. Over the last three years, the SOTpay development team has worked tirelessly to upgrade core systems in response to the changing demands of customers, growing integration requirements and ever-increasing security expectations across the payments sector. In an industry where trust, speed and adaptability are everything, SOTpay has been building for the future — not simply to keep pace, but to help set a new standard.
A major breakthrough came in 2025 with the launch of SOTpay Connect, a middleware solution designed to dramatically simplify and speed up integrations with third-party applications, CRMs and PMS platforms. What previously could take months can now be delivered in a matter of days, opening up new opportunities for partners and customers alike while reducing operational friction and accelerating time to value.
That step change in integration capability was matched by a deepening focus on resilience and governance. Also in 2025, SOTpay secured Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, providing further assurance around the strength of its security controls. Now, with ISO 9001 certification achieved following a full systems upgrade in February 2026, the company says it has reached another important point in its evolution, one that signals not only maturity but also readiness for the next stage of expansion.
Jason Mace, CEO of SOTpay, said: “This is more than a certification milestone — it is the result of years of vision, discipline and belief in what SOTpay can become. We have invested heavily in our systems, our people and our processes because we know the future of payments belongs to businesses that can combine security, agility and customer experience in one platform. ISO 9001 is an important recognition of that work, but for us it is also a springboard. We are building a business designed to scale, to innovate quickly and to help our customers move faster in an increasingly connected digital economy.”
For customers, the significance is practical as much as strategic. Businesses are under constant pressure to improve efficiency, meet compliance expectations and integrate their software ecosystems without the long lead times and technical headaches that have traditionally slowed innovation. SOTpay’s latest progress is designed to address those very pain points, giving organisations a more responsive payments partner that can support growth without compromising on quality or security.
Steve Biggs, CTO of SOTpay, said: “Over the past three years, our focus has been on creating a stronger, smarter and more flexible technology foundation that genuinely meets modern customer demands. SOTpay Connect was a major step forward because it changed the speed at which new integrations can be delivered, and our wider platform upgrades have strengthened everything behind the scenes too. Achieving ISO 9001 reflects the maturity of our development and quality processes, but more importantly it gives customers confidence that we are building technology they can rely on as their own businesses evolve.”
The timing is particularly significant as the payments and software integration landscape continues to accelerate. Businesses increasingly expect connected systems, seamless payment experiences and trusted partners capable of adapting to complex environments. By combining faster integration capability with recognised standards for quality and security, SOTpay is positioning itself as a powerful enabler for software vendors, hospitality operators, service providers and multi-channel businesses looking to modernise payment operations.
Andrew Scott, Operations Director at SOTpay, added: “Customers do not just want a payments provider — they want a partner that can remove barriers, reduce delays and help them unlock value sooner. What we have built over the last few years does exactly that. Faster integrations mean sales cycles can move quicker, onboarding becomes smoother and customers can begin seeing commercial benefits much earlier. This milestone is not just good news for SOTpay; it is good news for every business looking for a secure, efficient and forward-thinking payment solution.”
For SOTpay, the story is one of evolution driven by customer needs. What began as a mission to deliver secure and effective payment technology has grown into a broader commitment to operational excellence, integration agility and long-term trust. The latest milestone sends a clear message to the market: SOTpay is not standing still. It is investing, improving and building with purpose.
As the company looks ahead, its ambition remains firmly rooted in the needs of modern businesses — to simplify complexity, shorten timeframes and deliver technology that works harder for customers from day one.
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