Teradata Certifies BI and Visualization Solutions on Presto
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Data, Big Data
Teradata reports the certification of multiple business intelligence (BI) and visualisation solutions on the Teradata Distribution of Presto. These include Information Builders, the L
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Acquires First Choice Bank
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
Berkshire Hills Bancorp and First Choice Bank have signed a definitive merger agreement under which First Choice Bank will merge into Berkshire Bank and its subsidiary, First Choice Loan Services Inc., will become a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $111.7 million.
Opus Bank Welcomes Tom Bowers to Its Board of Directors
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Opus Bank reports that Tom Bowers, Chief Operating Officer of Starwood Capital Group, has been appointed to the Opus’ Board of Directors, effective June 23, 2016, and appointed a member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Bowers replaces Marcos Alvarado, formerly Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Starwood Capital Group, who concurrently resigned from Opus’ Board of Directors,...
KKR Makes Significant Investment in RES
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Investment
Resource Environmental Solutions (“RES”), a leader in the ecological solutions market, announced that global investment firm KKR is making a significant investment in RES to support its next phase of growth and development.
Raza Dean and Nick Talwar Join Accion's Board of Directors
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Financial inclusion pioneer Accion reports the appointment of financial service industry leaders Raza Dean and Nick Talwar to the organization's board of directors. "We are thrilled to welcome Raza Dean and Nick Talwar to the Accion Board of Directors," said Accion Board Chair Diana Taylor. "Both individuals bring unique and extensive experience in the financial services industry. This experience, combined with a global perspective developed...
WISeKey and SAP Team Up to Secure IoT Edge Devices
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Security, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
WISeKey helps secure Internet of Things (IoT) devices with SAP, the world’s largest provider of enterprise applications. The collaboration aims to allow the integration of WISeKey’s Managed Cryptographic Root of Trust secure IoT Edge Device with devices leveraging SAP HANA® Cloud Platform for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Frost & Sullivan Helps to Adapt Changes Coming from Brexit
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Risk Management, Infrastructure
The United Kingdom, Europe and the world woke up this morning to a new reality. With the majority of the population voting to leave the European Union, Britain has started today its road to separation. With sterling plummeting to its lowest level in 31 years and the stock market falling sharply this morning, what lies ahead? What will be the impact on companies and markets? What can be done to mitigate potential repercussions that Brexit will...
Equiniti Provides Digital Support to Visa Europe
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Equiniti has provided Visa Europe with share registration services for over ten years. In this transaction, Equiniti provided digital support for the processing of legal documentation, via a secure portal, and managed the cash payment, on completion, of over €12Bn.
CIBC and MagnusCards to Develop a Banking App for People with Special Needs
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
CIBC has teamed up with MagnusCards, to help produce free step-by-step visual guides that help individuals with special needs bank on their own.
Basware Named as a Leader in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Basware, the global leader in providing networked purchase-to-pay solutions, e-invoicing and innovative financing services, announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of its latest Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites* report. This was the second consecutive year for Basware to be recognized as a Leader in this report, now published for the second time.
CME Group Upgrades its Suite of Palm Risk Management Products
- 10 years 3 weeks ago
- Risk Management
CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of four new palm contracts to its suite of agricultural products, to begin trading on July 11, 2016, pending all relevant regulatory review periods.
Arlington Capital Partners Acquiresf EOIR Technologies
- 10 years 4 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
-Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, DC-area private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of EOIR Technologies, Inc. (“EOIR”). Based in Fredericksburg, VA, EOIR provides state-of-the-art technology solutions to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.
KPMG UK Responds to the Brexit Outcome
- 10 years 4 weeks ago
- Risk Management, Infrastructure
Tudor Aw, head of technology sector at KPMG UK, reacts to the Brexit outcome in the EU referendum. He said: “A poll of TechUK members prior to the EU referendum showed that some 70% were in favour of remain. Today’s result is therefore disappointing for the industry. That said, I remain optimistic and confident over the future of UK Tech.
Vistra Group Reports Acquisition of Ujwal
- 10 years 4 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
Vistra Group today announced the acquisition of Ujwal Management Services Private Limited (USMPL), an international business services provider based in Bangalore, India. This is the Group's second acquisition in Indiafollowing the announcement of the acquisition of IL&FS Trust Company Limited (ITCL) in April.
Andbank España Named Best Private Bank Spain 2016
- 10 years 4 weeks ago
- Private Banking
Executives at Andbank España were delighted this week after the bank won Business Worldwide Magazine's Best Private Bank Spain 2016 Award. This is despite the bank having started only four years ago.
