GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published its Open Firmware Loader for Tamper Resistant Elements (OFL). The free specification standardizes how secure element (SE) firmware – combining the secure operating system (OS), applications and data – can be remotely loaded and managed onto a SE such as SIM, embedded SE or eUICC / eSIM, or integrated SE even after a device has been issued.

A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, OANDA has launched a new trading education portal that features a wide range of educational resources, from videos and eBooks to webinars and events. The new program has been specifically developed to guide visitors through their trading journey, and can be found at https://www.oanda.com/forex-trading/learn/. 

Bittium releases a new version of the Bittium SafeMove® software product portfolio. The Windows user interface and look and feel have been completely re-designed to cater for end-users who depend on reliable and secure mobile communications. The modern new user interface also works now even better with touch screen devices. For administrators, the new version provides an easy-to-use and reliable way to manage device security policies and other settings.

Barracuda FX, the specialist provider of FX Order Management technology, today announced the launch of OMSCloud, a revolutionary new product. 

Leading international payments platform, Currencycloud, has appointed Tanya Ziv as its new Chief Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). 

The Smart Cube, an award-winning global provider of research and analytics solutions, is today launching a set of agile solutions to address specific sector challenges, and Amplifi – its pioneering organisational intelligence platform, rich with knowledge, cutting-edge tools and advanced analytics.

Chris Skinner, the fintech industry expert, author and speaker, has become an equity investor in Meniga, the global leader in digital banking solutions.

Skinner has been on Meniga’s Advisory Board since 2011. His investment is a clear demonstration of his confidence in the company and his belief in Meniga’s capacity to help financial institutions worldwide improve their digital customer environment and maximise opportunities with the onset of open banking.

Concur, an SAP company and the world's leading provider of travel, expense and invoice management solutions, today introduced an electronic fapiao (a Chinese tax receipt) solution, developed to integrate seamlessly into China's WeChat platform. Leveraging Concur's global experience in electronic receipt application and WeChat's powerful user base, the new solution will provide enterprises and their employees with an effortless spend management experience so as to effectively analyze and manage cost. 

Whether your data traverses the globe or between clouds, there is a business and legal barrier. From a business perspective, different cloud providers have competing goals, so the collaboration of clouds is incompatible. 

Governments also regulate the flow information for safety and security reasons. As a result, many governments pay meticulous attention to how information is stored and disseminated. This raises the barriers to entry for companies wanting to expand to sensitive locations.