IHS Markit Transforms Derivatives Post Trade Processing with New Cloud-Based Platform
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that MarkitSERV has introduced new, cloud-based technology for post trade processing of OTC derivatives trades. Called TradeServ, the new platform launched in September for matching, confirming and clearing trades of non-deliverable forwards (NDFs).
Oracle and B-Hive launch a fast-tracked monetization ecosystem program for fintech startups/scaleups
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
After announcing their Fintech Innovation Program collaboration in July, Oracle and B-Hive are taking their next step to jointly launch a fast-tracked monetization ecosystem program for mature startup and scale-up fintechs, called Fintech ScaleUp. Registration opens today and the program will kickstart in January when Oracle and B-Hive will select 15 startup or scale-up fintechs in two program sessions that will take place in Brussels and London.
Orica Partners with Cognizant to Cloud-Enable IT Infrastructure for a Globally Connected Enterprise
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud, Infrastructure
Cognizant (NASDAQ:
Claranet: Human error is to blame for poor cloud security, not the infrastructure itself
Global technology services provider points to automation and fully-accredited partners as way to avoid cloud security vulnerabilities A lack of knowledge and an overreliance on manual change processes is leading many businesses to jeopardise the security of their cloud deployments, global technology services provider Claranet warns today.
Budget is a boost for economy through help for entrepreneurial micro-businesses, but has “sting in the tail” for many contractors says cloud accountants Pandle
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud, Accounting
Lee Murphy, the founder of cloud accounting software Pandle (www.pandle.co.uk), an accountant and tech entrepreneur, said: “Brexit is bearing down on us, whether it is next March or drifts off to later in the year, and there were some good measures to make sure the most flexible and successful sections of the economy are able to fire on all cylinders to offset any temporary shock to the economy from leaving.” Welcome boosts for innovation and... more
Amex Ventures invests in Cloud Elements API Integration Platform
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud
Cloud Elements, the leading API integration platform for digital products, announced today that it has raised a new funding round from American Express Ventures, the strategic investment group within American Express. Amex Ventures joins existing investors Harbert Growth Partners, Rally Ventures, Access Ventures and Grotech Ventures, in backing Cloud Elements. Cloud Elements will use capital from this round to continue its growth trajectory by... more
FreeAgent agrees new partnership with Alchemy Accountancy
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Cloud, Accounting
Innovative cloud accounting provider FreeAgent has agreed a new partnership with an ambitious new practice backed by two of the leading names in the UK accounting industry. FreeAgent has joined forces with Alchemy Accountancy - a new venture backed by Nixon Williams founders Alan Williams and Andy Nixon - in order to help support small business owners and help them navigate the forthcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) legislation.
Appsbroker Launches Cloud Data Platform to Deliver Lower-cost Market and Reference Data
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud
Appsbroker, one of Google's largest European Premier Cloud Partners, today announced the launch of Appsbroker Cloud Data, the first native Google Cloud market data platform. Appsbroker Cloud Data delivers buy-side and sell-side firms greater flexibility in accessing market data at a lower cost compared to existing offerings, removing the dependencies on legacy market data infrastructure and proprietary distribution technology.
Finastra collaborates with Collenda to provide loan application and management in Germany
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud, Infrastructure
Finastra today announced its collaboration with Collenda (formerly ABIT Group), a German software and consulting firm specialising in credit, debtor and debt management. Finastra’s Fusion Essence in the cloud solution will be seamlessly integrated with Collenda’s loan application and management software. The move expands Finastra’s trusted core banking platform to cover local requirements for loan origination and servicing in the German market.
Twilo unveils API for processing payments securely over the phone
- 6 years 7 months ago
- P2P Lending, Cloud
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the leading cloud communications platform, today announced <Pay>, a new API that enables developers to easily process payments securely over the phone With just one line of code companies can quickly and easily accept payment via automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) interactions or in contact centre environments.
Perkbox expands into Europe, now offering its employee benefit programme in France
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud, Infrastructure
After having grown its revenues by 137% since 2016, 8x those reported in 2015 (when the company was founded), Perkbox, Europe’s fastest growing employee engagement platform and UK’s market leader in serving SMEs, is today announcing its expansion into Europe, with first stop France.
Euromoney TRADEDATA moves to cloud and launches TRADEDATA Central
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cloud, Data
Euromoney TRADEDATA confirmed the launch of TRADEDATA Central, its cloud-based platform to boost distribution of golden source futures and options contract, symbology and regulatory data.
Atos launches inaugural AI lab in London with Google Cloud
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, together with Google Cloud, today welcomed Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries, Rt Hon Margot James MP to launch Atos' first artificial intelligence (AI) lab under the Atos and Google Cloud’s global partnership.
Axioma Launches axiomaBlueTM, a Cloud-Based Environment to Efficiently Create, Implement and Scale Unique Investment Strategies for Competitive Advantage
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud, Infrastructure
Axioma today announced the launch of axiomaBlueTM, an innovative cloud-based environment providing best-of-breed solutions and tools that enable investment managers to cost efficiently create, implement and scale unique investment strategies.
Arcserve Unveils Business Continuity Cloud, the Market’s Only Cloud-Born Solution to Safeguard Complex IT Infrastructures Amid Growing Data Protection Concerns
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Cloud, Data, Infrastructure
Arcserve, LLC, the world’s most experienced data protection provider, today unveiled Arcserve Business Continuity Cloud, the first fully-integrated, cloud-born solution to prevent the impacts of unplanned downtime by immediately restoring access to critical data, systems and applications across complex, multi-generational IT infrastructures ranging from non-x86 and x86, to software as a service (S
