Tagged: microsoft

June 7, 2022 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest announced that it is working cooperatively with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in order to build an innovative client engagement platform that will aim to replace its multi-system, legacy frontline architecture. As mentioned in the update, the platform will aim to integrate… Read More

May 2, 2022 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Symphony – which claims to be the “leading” markets’ infrastructure and technology platform – revealed financial firms will now be able “to embed its technology in other platforms in order to successfully complete their workflows without context switching or adding friction.” The firm introduced its… Read More

April 26, 2022 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) recently announced the launch of an “enhanced” identity solution designed to improve the online shopping experience and “tackle digital fraud” in a new collaboration with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). Now more than ever, delivering a “frictionless” shopping experience is critical “as retailers… Read More

March 8, 2022 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has reportedly joined other global financial institutions, consulting and technology companies to accelerate “disruptive” Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech and Deeptech innovations and “empower collaborations.” Via this partnership, Microsoft aims to “contribute to F10’s ecosystem to foster the exchange with FinTech startups around the… Read More

March 5, 2022 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qatar Fintech Hub announced that it decided to host the fourth hackathon “to foster innovative ideas in next generation banking” Applications had been open “until 2 March 2022.” As confirmed in the announcement, pitches “take place on 10 March, and winners to be announced by… Read More

February 27, 2022 @ 1:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FBI Cyber Division notes that cyber threat actors have recently “deployed destructive malware” against organizations operating in Ukraine. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency noted in an extensive update that “leading up to Russia’s unprovoked attack against Ukraine, threat actors deployed destructive… Read More

February 8, 2022 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Seira Yun, the Founder & CEO at Socious, a Fintech/Community App for social change. Seira Yun, a Japanese serial social entrepreneur, full-stack developer, and impact angel investor told Crowdfund Insider that he’s interested in getting more involved in the decentralized/distributed autonomous… Read More

January 23, 2022 @ 1:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Metaverse, a relatively new concept and a term used to describe a shared, immersive digital ecosystem supported by the use of VR and augmented reality (AR) technologies, has quickly become one of the fastest-growing trends in the digital economy. It’s notably a nascent industry… Read More

December 17, 2021 @ 10:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nationwide, one of the world’s largest building societies, has reportedly moved its member website to Microsoft Azure. The move, which was designed, built and released by Nationwide’s Cloud team with assistance from digital transformation consultancy Contino, aims to improve the robust security features of the… Read More

December 15, 2021 @ 5:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Engagement Banking technology provider Backbase has announced that it is teaming up with Blue Federal Credit Union, a credit union with head offices in Wyoming and serving communities across the Western United States, to “reinvent the digital experience for all of Blue’s retail and business… Read More

December 14, 2021 @ 9:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Artesian : DueDil is pleased to confirm that it has teamed up with TechLabs London, a Microsoft Tier 1 Direct Cloud Solutions Provider. As mentioned in the announcement, this partnership will aim to provide seamless integrations between Artesian: DueDil and Microsoft Dynamics 365, enabling banking… Read More

November 30, 2021 @ 11:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Interac Corp. has announced an agreement with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in order to use Microsoft Azure‘s cloud capabilities to securely manage the “continued growth of digital transactions, enabling greater innovation and ultimately faster payments.” As a key player in Canada‘s payments ecosystem, Interac has seen… Read More

September 23, 2021 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Finastra has introduced Total Lending Home, a Cloud-powered platform for deploying and managing the Total Lending suite of solutions. Lending products offered via the Total Lending Home portal reportedly include Fusion LaserPro, Fusion DepositPro, Fusion Compliance Reporter and ProSign Online, with more lending solutions to… Read More

July 12, 2021 @ 7:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) (TSE: CM), a multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, has entered a multi-year deal to use Microsoft Azure as its main Cloud platform. The partners noted in the announcement that Microsoft Azure should help… Read More

July 11, 2021 @ 8:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

With changing consumer habits for digital purchasing and a significant increase in customer demand for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment services in the Australian market, Fintech firm Zip has decided to join forces with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Zip says the new partnership is designed… Read More

June 10, 2021 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), the European leader in payments and transactional services firm, has teamed up with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in order to integrate Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection into Worldline’s digital commerce payments solution. Online fraud has increased considerably during the COVID-19 crisis and resulting economic… Read More

April 5, 2021 @ 2:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jumio, a U.S.-based AI-powered end-to-end identity verification and eKYC solutions provider, announced on Monday it has joined forces with Microsoft for the rollout of its Azure Active Directory (Active AD) verifiable credentials to help provide self-service enrollment and fast onboarding of remote users. Jumio reported that… Read More

March 8, 2021 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Integrated payments platform Paysafe announced on Monday it has formed a new multi-year, global deal with Microsoft to support its strategic move to cloud-based transaction services. Paysafe reported that as part of the collaboration, it is using Microsoft Azure’s open and flexible cloud computing… Read More

February 24, 2021 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Microsoft announced on Wednesday the plans to release Microsoft Cloud For Financial Services. According to Microsoft, the Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services is an end-to-end solution designed for even the most complex control frameworks and regulatory requirements.  “By integrating existing and new capabilities in… Read More

February 9, 2021 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

    Cleareye.ai, a U.S.-based fintech that operates a artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning platform, announced on Tuesday it has joined forces with tech giant Microsoft. Cleareye.ai reported that through the partnership it will use Microsoft technology to power its products, which includes its Paycheck… Read More