Synechron, global financial services consulting and technology services provider, announced the opening of its New York City office and fintech lab, also known as Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs).
According to Synechron, FinLabs act as an innovation showcase to enable businesses to touch, feel and experience first-hand the latest developments in fintech and understand what is driving the customer experience. The labs also enable clients to embrace innovation, giving them access to award-winning accelerators and the full benefit of Synechron’s digital R&D investment and access to digital transformation specialists. David Horton, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Synechron, stated:
“There is a hunger for innovation across the financial services industry, and our Financial Innovation Labs are all about giving banks a tool to harness and focus that energy, and truly find their unique differentiator. The new location allows us to show clients what can be achieved when they combine digital strategy, innovation, user experience, and emerging technologies.”
Synechron noted that the FinLabs in both its Charlotte and New York offices are now open and fully operational. Some of the key technologies that visitors will be able to access include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Chatbots, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), mobile apps and biometrics, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), natural language processing, gamification models and digital experiences. Faisal Husain, Co-founder and CEO of Synechron, added:
“Our vision for FinLabs was to go beyond collaborative theoretical discussions and create an interactive, immersive space that truly supports and fosters FinTech innovation. We want to empower our clients to stay ahead of the curve with digital transformation, and we are happy to provide a space where they can learn, get inspired, and see and feel first-hand how these disruptors work and can be experienced.”
