Euronext and ICE Sign a Deal to Enhace Clearing Services
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Today Euronext, the advanced pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, announces it has signed an agreement with ICE Clear Netherlands, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange for the provision of clearing services for its financial derivatives and commodities markets. Under its “Agility for Growth” strategy, Euronext has deployed significant effort to establish clearing optionality for its clients, including acquiring a 20% stake in EuroCCP and... more
Growth Street Appoints New CEO
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Platform Technology, Financial
Growth Street, the SME finance platform, announces that founder Greg Carter has replaced James Sherwin-Smith as Chief Executive Officer. 2016 was a stellar year for Growth Street, which saw it reach a number of important milestones, including gaining Appointed Representative status, welcoming over 500 investors to its marketplace following a successful launch in November, and building on its significant business borrower growth. The company has... more
Hackathon in Prague: SDK.finance Built API for Komercni Banka
- 7 years 8 months ago
- IT Innovations
SDK.finance has built API for KB (Komercni Banka, a subsidiary of Societe Generale) during the Hackathon organized by Startup Yard & KB, and integrated it into its framework. The Inaugural Banking coding event took place in Prague, Mar 24 – 26 and hosted 11 talented teams. SDK.finance was awarded a third place.
Dominance of AI and IoT in InsurTech Startup Funding
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Insurance
As new Accenture research demostartes Artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) now comprise almost half of total investment in insurance technology (insurtech) startups worldwide. The research, which includes new analysis of CB Insights data on 450 insurtech deals over the last three years, appears in a new Accenture report titled “The Rise of InsurTech.” The report was released today in conjunction with Accenture’s Fintech... more
Avelacom Unveils New Low Latency Route Options From Interxion London to Emerging Markets
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Avelacom has expanded its low latency network and launched a new point of presence (PoP) to connect Interxion’s London data centre and Borsa Istanbul, making it easier for London’s capital markets players to enter emerging markets and exploit cross-venue arbitrage opportunities. Interxion’s London data centre is home to an extensive financial services hub, made up of over two hundred market participants including key equity and commodity... more
Schaefer GmbH elaborates faster IT infrastructure
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
SCHAEFER GmbH, a world leading provider premium quality elevator components, is pleased with the 5700% faster performance delivered by its next generation IT infrastructure comprising Infortrend storage systems and Intel server boards. The SCHAEFER team is now able to process 20% more orders, with 85% less power consumption and 70% smaller system footprint demands.
Capgemini Chosen Star Performer of the Year for Overall IT and BFSI Services
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations
Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced today that it was named Star Performer of the Year both for Overall IT Services as well as Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Services in Eve
EU consumers select tech for money management
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Cash management, IT Innovations
Europeans could avoid paying up to £7 billion in financial charges every year thanks to digital innovation helping them better manage their finances, according to international money transfer company Azimo.
Wishworks reaches consulting & reseller gold partner status with hortonworks
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
WHISHWORKS, the global IT services company that designs, builds and supports technology for the data-driven enterprise, has achieved gold reseller and consulting partner status with Hortonworks, a leading innovator of the connected data platforms that allow customers to create actionable intelligence for business transformation.
BT Unveils Tech-packed Innovation Showcase for Financial Services Firms
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Technical
BT today announced the opening of a new customer experience showcase for its financial industry clients. Located at its Adastral Park research and development hub in the UK, it demonstrates how digital innovations can be securely adopted throughout a financial services organisation to improve efficiency and customer experience while creating a platform to drive growth.
Mizuho and Marubeni Initiate Asean Fintech Partnership
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Yasuhiro Sato, “Mizuho FG”), Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (President & CEO: Nobuhide Hayashi, “Mizuho Bank”), and Marubeni Corporation (President & CEO: Fumiya Kokubo, “Marubeni”) have agreed to start exploring for opportunities to provide new financial services utilizing FinTech in the ASEAN region.
A2B Internet Selects Juniper Networks vMX as the First Virtual Network Function Service in its Next-Generation Network Platform
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Security, IT Innovations
Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, and A2B Internet, a Dutch internet connectivity provider, today announced that A2B Internet has selected Juniper Networks® vMX Virtual Routers as the first Virtual Network Function (VNF) for its next-generation network platform.
Callsign Inc. Integrates Its IDA Technology With the ForgeRock® Identity Platform™
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Technical
Identity initiative delivers unmatched level of user experience and security
Tieto introduces Forest Hub to digitalize wood and fibre supply
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations
Tieto is introducing a new Forest Hub ecosystem platform that helps wood supply business partners in their operational data transfer regarding wood logistics and mill reception processes. Tieto Forest Hub seeks to improve daily operational planning and follow-up, management of the inventories, and information quality, while also decreasing the amount of manual work required and reducing errors.
Global-IP forms outstanding sales team to develop services its African Markets
- 7 years 9 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Global-IP Cayman, advanced satellite communications company, comissioned to bring affordable Internet and related value-added services to Sub-Saharan Africa, is delighted to announce its outstanding sales team brought on board to develop channel partners and offer new types of communications services in the area. The sales team is headed by Senior Group Vice President, Yaron Tchwella, a seasoned executive who previously served in various... more
