Do Bitcoin and Blockchain Spell the End of Banks?
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Blockchain
Bitcoin and blockchain have the power to dramatically alter the way we deal with money. They function on principles that differ radically from what the traditional finance industry is used to. They work so differently, in fact, that many predict that Bitcoin and the blockchain technology it works on are to be the downfall of traditional banking. But is there any truth to these claims?
Novidea appoints new UK Managing Director as part of global expansion
- 7 years 3 months ago
- People Moves
Novidea, the data-driven platform provider for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce that Ben Potts has joined the company as Managing Director UK, to spearhead the company's growth and expansion across the UK and EMEA region. Previously, Ben held various leadership and revenue-focused executive roles with Majesco, Xchanging and Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT).
DTCC RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL TO PROVIDE DERIVATIVES TRADE REPORTING SERVICES IN SWITZERLAND IN SUPPORT OF FINFRAG
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority to provide trade reporting services in Switzerland via DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service (GTR) in Europe.
BOKIS and Nets Renew Agreement on International Payment Cards
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking
BOKIS, a Danish banking collective, and Nets, a market leader in the payments industry, have extended their existing agreement on handling payments with international cards. The agreement ensures that regional and nationwide banks in the BOKIS association, comprising 40% of the Danish payment card market, can continue to benefit from an efficient and stable card infrastructure.
Braintri expands in insurtech with new project for Benefia from Vienna Insurance Group
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Insurance
Braintri, a European leader in fintech innovations, today announced a new deal with Benefia part of Vienna Insurance Group. The insurance subscription platform developed by Braintri is being launched in several sales channels of Benefia, including mobile. The platform, named hiPRO Connector, has already been implemented for Allianz. The new implementation marks a busy year for Braintri with new mobile banking projects for PKO BP and mBank.
Claranet launches MPLS superfast broadband services across Ireland
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Cloud
Irish businesses are being given a connectivity boost thanks to Claranet, the global technology services provider, who will be rolling out MPLS Superfast Broadband across the country. Expanding on its current MPLS Ethernet and Broadband offering, the new service will offer lightning fast speeds of up to 100Mbps, filling the gap between the existing broadband services which Claranet currently provides.
DXC Technology to Acquire Leading Digital Innovator Luxoft
- 7 years 3 months ago
- M&A Deals
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) and Luxoft Holding, Inc (NYSE: LXFT) today announced a definitive agreement for DXC to acquire Luxoft, a global-scale digital innovator with differentiated offerings, deep vertical industry expertise and world-class digital talent.
CyberAgent Launches "PFX LIVE," Supply-side Platform Specialized in Monetizing Live Streaming Services
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Infrastructure
AdTech Studio of CyberAgent, Inc. (listed in the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange; Stock Code: 4751) has developed "PFX LIVE," which is specialized in monetizing live streaming services in "CA ProFit-X," a supply-side platform.
Insurance and Banking Consultancies Find Significant Benefits When Switching to a Cloud Based XBRL Reporting Platform
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking, Cloud
UBPartner (www.ubpartner.com) announced today that usage of its XT Cloud Service has soared over the last 12 months.
Indonesia's KinerjaPay gets major investment
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Payments
KinerjaPay Corp., a Delaware corporation (OTCQB: KPAY), a digital payment and e-commerce platform, ("KinerjaPay" or the "Company") announced that it has received a signed commitment from PT. Investa Wahana Group, Indonesia to invest $200 million, subscribing for $100 million in shares of the Company's Series F and an addition $100 million in shares of the Company's Series G Convertible Preferred Stock.
Monzo is prepping for a US launch
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Banking
UK neobank Monzo has started to prepare for its launch in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by TechCrunch.
Gemalto advances global IoT connectivity with LPWA Module Platform based on latest Qualcomm LTE IoT solution
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Security
To meet booming global demand for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) IoT connectivity, Gemalto announces a platform of innovative Cinterion IoT Modules based on the latest Qualcomm® 9205 LTE IoT modem from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Mastercard Evolves Its Brand Mark by Dropping its Name
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Payments
Mastercard today announced that it is dropping its name from its iconic brand mark in select contexts. The interlocking red and yellow circles, referred to as the Mastercard Symbol, will now stand on its own across cards using the red and yellow brand mark, acceptance marks at retail locations both in the physical and digital worlds, and major sponsorship properties.
HERE collaborates with Amazon Alexa to bring seamless, voice-first navigation experiences to users in and outside of the car
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Data, Infrastructure
HERE Technologies today announced a new collaboration with Amazon that will see the two companies integrate Amazon Alexa and HERE navigation and location services. The combination of the voice-first interactions through Alexa with a leading in car navigation solution makes it easy for automakers to deliver an intuitive, voice-first experience for users inside and outside the car.
In-car navigation reinvented: HERE announces HERE Navigation On Demand
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Data
HERE Technologies today announced HERE Navigation On Demand, a new one-stop solution for automakers to enable compelling, full-featured and always-fresh navigation experiences in their vehicles, including in the volume segment.
