Tagged: digital transformation

August 28, 2025 @ 10:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to strengthen its position as a global enabler of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced two significant acquisitions: NeuraFlash, a Salesforce and generative AI consulting firm, and SI&C Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of advanced digital technology and consulting… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to sustainability, fraud prevention, and adapting to modern banking trends. These updates reflect the bank’s strategic focus on supporting green initiatives, combating financial crime, and aligning with changing consumer behaviors. From… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 11:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s payment ecosystem is undergoing a significant shift, driven by Payments Canada’s ongoing modernization efforts. At the core of this transformation is the Real-Time Rail (RTR), a new national payment infrastructure set to enable instantaneous, data-rich transactions 24/7. Coupled with the adoption of the ISO… Read More

July 21, 2025 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital transformation drives economic and technological breakthroughs, the question of where the world’s most qualified web and tech talent will gravitate is becoming critical. A report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) dives into the global competition for highly skilled digital professionals,… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Innovation Norway has selected Knowit and Mambu to modernise its core banking platform, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of public financial services. The solution, powered by Mambu’s cloud-native technology and seamlessly integrated “into the Norwegian financial systems by Knowit, will optimize Innovation Norway’s loan, grant, and guarantee… Read More

May 22, 2025 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announces its collaboration with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC of Sri Lanka to modernize the bank’s digital infrastructure and deliver faster, more secure banking services across Sri Lanka. Banks in Sri Lanka are undergoing transformations to meet “the needs of new and… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UniCredit, the pan-European commercial bank, and Google Cloud  announced the signing of an MoU outlining a 10-year agreement to accelerate UniCredit’s digital transformation. This collaboration will see UniCredit draw on Google Cloud’s best-in-class infrastructure, AI, and data analytics solutions to “streamline its digital architecture and… Read More

April 17, 2025 @ 3:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, announced that Zions Bancorporation has selected nCino as its technology platform as they “digitally transform their loan origination process.” Zions Bancorporation is a collection of “locally led and community-focused banks serving businesses, households and… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Backbase, the engagement banking provider, announces Tirana Bank has chosen its Engagement Banking Platform to power an ambitious digital transformation that will aim to “reshape banking experiences for their new and existing customers.” The partnership represents Tirana Bank’s “largest-ever” technology investment, surpassing previous “core banking… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ever faced frustrating wait times with your bank’s customer service or wished for 24/7, personalized financial support? The solution lies in the next innovative wave: Agentic AI. Agentic AI represents a leap in technology—an autonomous system that not only sets goals but also analyzes, decides,… Read More

March 16, 2025 @ 5:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial ecosystem is undergoing a significant shift as digital payments continue to gain momentum, reshaping how individuals and businesses transact worldwide. This, according to multiple reports covering the latest developments in the Fintech and payments sector. Recent reports underscore this transformative trend, projecting… Read More

March 14, 2025 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The mortgage industry, traditionally burdening professionals with excessive paperwork, outdated manual processes, and sometimes error-prone human decision-making, is undergoing a major transformation due the emergence of advanced AI algorithms and other innovative technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a useful tool, aiming to streamline… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq Inc., the second-largest US stock exchange operator, has unveiled plans to introduce 24-hour trading on its flagship equities exchange, a transformative step set to launch in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. Announced on March 7, 2025, by Nasdaq President Tal Cohen… Read More

February 16, 2025 @ 6:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Newgen Software, a provider of an AI-enabled digital transformation platform, announced the implementation of its commercial lending solution at Enterprise Bank. The collab streamlined the bank’s lending processes, “enhanced efficiency, and improved customer service across its loan portfolio.” Enterprise Bank leveraged Newgen’s Commercial Lending solution… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 11:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, announced the acquisition of Sandbox Banking, a digital transformation enabler serving the financial services industry. This acquisition strengthens nCino’s ability to enhance data connectivity and streamline operations for banks and credit unions via an… Read More

February 11, 2025 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Australian financial services firm AMP has collaborated with Engine by Starling to develop a new digital bank designed specifically for small business owners and everyday customers. The mobile-first bank aims to cater to Australia‘s millions of small business owners, including micro businesses, solopreneurs, and side… Read More

January 6, 2025 @ 8:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital transformation, and use of emerging technologies like AI are the key issues Australian business professionals will focus on during 2025 and beyond, KPMG’s annual Keeping Us Up At Night survey finds. Concerns over the slowing economy, and cost of living are also prominent, the… Read More

December 17, 2024 @ 1:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital identity verification is a term that is evolving and often given different definitions, according to an update from Juniper Research. Juniper Research considers digital identity to be defined more formally as follows: ‘A digital representation of an entity; this can be one or more… Read More

November 21, 2024 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

International payments app Zing, and digital payments provider, Checkout.com, announced a partnership to support the launch of a new suite of alternative payment methods integrated into Zing’s app. Zing members can now use multiple top-up tools, including mobile wallets, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, made… Read More

November 20, 2024 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released that aims to highlight key technology trends moving forward, as we prepare for 2025. CBInsights has looked at the future of LLMs, caregiving humanoid robots. crypto’s so-called “baby steps” and other important innovations. CBInsights data has uncovered a number of high-potential emerging… Read More