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Akamai Acquires Soha Systems

9 years 5 months ago
M&A Deals

Akamai Technologies, announced that, in an all cash transaction, it has acquired Soha Systems, an innovator in enterprise secure access delivered as a service. The acquisition is intended to complementAkamai's strategy of securing, protecting and accelerating enterprise applications and services in the cloud.

Fidor Bank Partners with ADIB to Launch the MENA's Frst ‘Community Based Digital Bank’

9 years 5 months ago
Banking

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier financial services institution, has partnered with Fidor Bank to launch the region’s first ‘community based digital bank’. The new platform is designed to fit the lifestyle of millennial consumers also known as Generation Y, as well as those looking for a digital offering that matches their banking needs.

Bank of Ireland Benefits from Temenos UniversalSuite

9 years 5 months ago
Banking

Further to its announcement this morning, Temenos, the software specialist for banking and finance, confirms that Bank of Ireland Group has selected UniversalSuite, its front-to-back solution for retail, commercial and corporate banking, to be implemented as Bank of Ireland’s new core banking and channels platform.

Lexmark Expands Robotic Process Automation Capabilities

9 years 5 months ago
IT Innovations

Lexmark International, a global technology leader, announces Kofax Kapow™ 10 for robotic process automation (RPA) projects aimed at automating the labour intensive processing of digital information.

HDFC Bank Taps Backbase to Enhance its Digital Banking Experiences

9 years 5 months ago
Banking

HDFC Bank Ltd., one of India’s premier banks, providing innovative products and smart banking solutions to over 37 million customers across India, has selected Backbase, the omni-channel digital banking market leader, to deliver its new digital omni-channel banking platform, running both its online and mobile banking apps. Backbase will play a key role in delivering HDFC Bank’s next generation of banking architecture. Thus platforms like the...

Bink Appoints Chairman and Non-Executive Director to its Board

9 years 5 months ago
FinTech StartUps

Bink – the new loyalty app that, for the first time, links consumer card payments to loyalty schemes - has today announced the appointments of Bob Wigley (former Chair of Merrill Lynch EMEA) as Chairman to its board and Dr Steve Perry (former Head of Visa Europe) as a Non-Executive Board Director. In announcing the formal appointment of the board members, Bink adds deep financial services expertise to its team, ahead of its launch to consumers...

Coupa Appoints its First Vice President of Sales in Asia Pacific Region

9 years 5 months ago
People Moves

Coupa Software, a leader in cloud-based spend management, today announced that Paul Watts will lead the company’s Asia Pacific (APAC) region as Vice President of Sales. Watts combines more than 20 years of experience based in the APAC region with his extensive knowledge of the enterprise software space. In his new role, Watts will be responsible for advancing the company’s go-to-market strategy, business development, overseeing Coupa’s sales...

Juniper Research Names Gemalto as an Established Leader in Fast-Growing IoT Market

9 years 5 months ago
Security, Infrastructure

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been recognized by Juniper Research, the respected industry analyst, as a key player in the global M2M sector.

The Main FinTech Event in the Middle East Region Takes Place in UAE

9 years 5 months ago
Infrastructure

December 8, 2016 in Abu Dhabi will be held Blockchain Conference (B Conference) - the first major event in the Middle East, which is dedicated to the development of Blockchain technology The conference program will feature 20+ speakers from major financial institutions from all over the world and blockchain startups. The agenda explores a unique combination between fintech entrepreneurs, bankers and governments across Europe, Middle East and the...

Automated Payments Systems in High Demand as UK Businesses Anticipate International Trade Growth

9 years 5 months ago
Payments, Infrastructure

AFEX, one of the world’s largest non-bank providers of global payment and risk management solutions, today announced the results of its inaugural State of International Payments Report, finding that nearly half (44%) of UK companies engaged in international commerce expect to utilise international payments more this year than in 2015. As a result, around one in six companies (17%) are planning to start using or upgrade their online automated...

Miles & More Accepts Wirecard’s Mobile Payment Solution in Lufthansa WorldShop Stores

9 years 5 months ago
Payments

The Wirecard Group is to enable Miles & More GmbH to accept Alipay barcode payments in their Lufthansa WorldShop stores via the new ‘Scan Alipay’ iOS app. Alipay is China’s most popular mobile payment solution. The pilot phase is set to begin on 1 October in four stores located in Munich and Frankfurt am Main airports in Germany – right in time for the start of the ‘Golden Week’, a holiday period during which millions of Chinese tourists...

ProSight Specialty® Insurance Solutions Partners with CMAA and SelectSolutions

9 years 5 months ago
Insurance

Samsung and SAP Open Research Center for Next-generation In-memory Platform

9 years 5 months ago
Infrastructure

Samsung Electronics and SAP SE, today held the opening ceremony for a joint research center where engineers will conduct R&D for memory solutions to be used in next-generation in-memory computing. The ceremony was held at Samsung Electronics’ Hwaseong campus in South Korea with Dr. Young-Hyun Jun, President of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business and Adaire Fox-Martin, President, SAP Asia Pacific Japan participating, as well as other...

Western Union Unveils Mobile Money Transfer App in Canada

9 years 5 months ago
Transaction Banking

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments, today announced the launch of its mobile platform in Canada for domestic and cross-border money transfers, available for iOS and Android. The new app allows users instant, anytime, anywhere access to Western Union’s sophisticated physical and digital money transfer infrastructure, allowing them to send money to nearly every corner of the world in just a few clicks.