connect:ID 2018 Reveals Exciting New Plans to Put Next-generation Identity Solutions in the Spotlight
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
The organizers of the next-generation identity solutions event connect:ID 2018 – Science Media Partners and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) – are proud to reveal a range of exciting new initiatives for the event’s fifth edition.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TOP PRIORITY FOR CEOs, SAYS NEW BT AND EIU RESEARCH
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
75 per cent of global CEOs confident about their digital strategy 86 per cent of CEOs challenged by their infrastructure Biggest barriers are inflexible technology, lack of technology skills and security concerns
Robeco Signs for EDM Warehouse from IHS Markit
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced that Robeco, a EUR 147 billion international asset manager, has signed for its Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Warehouse. By providing a central warehouse to store, access and report on portfolio information, the new solution is expected to improve business efficiency and data integrity at the firm.
Juvo Partners With Tune Talk To Drive Financial Inclusion In Malaysia
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Authentication Technology, Infrastructure
Juvo, the pioneer in mobile Identity Scoring, today announced its partnership with Tune Talk, the fastest growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Malaysia. The deployment, Juvo’s first in Malaysia, will drive financial inclusion across a population that has rapidly adopted smartphones in a highly saturated market.
Econocom Announces Jade Solutions as Latest Addition to Group
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Econocom UK, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions, has announced a deal that sees Jade Solutions, a UK-based enterprise mobility solutions provider, join the Econocom group. The deal involves Econocom acquiring an 85% stake in Jade Solutions. The move sees the Econocom Group continuing its expansion in the UK and Ireland, and is another step forward in its journey towards becoming a full digital services provider.
Nearly a Quarter of Men and 30% of Women are Willing to Switch to an Online-only Bank, New Figures Show
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
73% of UK adults now use alterative payment methods, figures show Figures from Paul Hastings’ ‘Future of Payments’ research Women are more likely than men to switch to an online-only bank, but both genders support new payments innovation, figures released by international law firm Paul Hastings show.
Baker Hill Named to the 2017 IDC FinTech Rankings by IDC Financial Insights
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Data, Infrastructure
Baker Hill, a leading provider of technology solutions for common loan origination, relationship management and smart data analytics, announced they have been named for the second consecutive year to the IDC FinTech Rankings, ranking #94 on this year’s list. The most comprehensive vendor ranking within the financial services industry, the annual IDC FinTech Rankings is based on 2016 calendar year revenues attributed to financial institutions.
Verizon IoT Market Report Reveals Businesses Passed the Point of No Return on the Road to IoT in 2017
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) is at the core of digital transformation in 2017, with 73 percent of executives either researching or currently deploying IoT. Manufacturing, transportation and utilities make up the largest percent of investments, while insurance and consumers represent the fastest areas of spending growth.
NatWest Launches London Startup Hub
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
The NatWest Entrepreneurship Monitor has revealed a third of the population believe that London is the best place in the country to start a new business because of its good transport links and a strong local economy.
BOK International UAE Embraces iMAL Islamic Core Banking System
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Path Solutions, the market leading provider of Islamic financial software solutions and services, announced today that Bank of Khartoum Group signed a license to acquire the new ground-breaking version of iMALIslamic core banking system for its newly established branch in the United Arab Emirates - BOK International UAE.
40% Consumers of European Banks' Are Interested in Using PFM in the Future, Says New IDC Financial Insights Study
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
A new study by International Data Corporation (IDC) discusses European consumers' attitudes toward adoption of personal finance management (PFM) solutions. The study, The Evolution of the Personal Finance Management Market (IDC #EMEA42964717, August 2017), is based on IDC's European Consumer Banking Survey, 2017. It highlights that the concept of a PFM solution has existed for a few years without ever reaching mainstream acceptance.
Ant Financial Ranked #6 in Fortune's List of Companies that Change the World
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Ant Financial has been named #6 in Fortune's third annual Change the World list, which highlights companies that are "making measurable progress addressing important social problems...as a core part of their business strategy." Ant, a first-time entrant and the highest ranked Asia-headquartered company on the list, was recognized for the environmental impact of Ant Forest, the world's largest platform for tracking individuals' carbon footprint.
LCH SwapAgent Processes First Trades
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
LCH SwapAgent, a service for the non-cleared derivatives market, announced today that it has processed its first trades. Citi and Deutsche Bank were the counterparties to the Swiss Franc-denominated interest rate swap and Euro-denominated inflation swap. The trades were processed through MarkitSERV.
Mobile Messaging Apps Ramp Up Their Video Strategies to Boost Engagement and Monetization
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Mobile Messaging apps claimed an aggregate audience of more than 5.6 billion users at the end of Q2 2017. Having a strong video proposition is vital for almost all messaging and social apps – this includes video calling, advertising, messaging, live broadcast and professional content.
Avelacom Taps Metamako to Offer Fastest FPGA-based Connectivity Solution
- 8 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
Global connectivity provider Avelacom announced today that it is now using Metamako, the leading specialist provider of FPGA-enabled, high-performance networking devices, to significantly accelerate its network processing power and keep latency to an absolute minimum. The solution meets the needs of HFT firms and all firms in capital markets for whom latency is critical, allowing them to benefit from the latest technology innovations in data... more
