CIO

OCTOBER 15, 2024

IT leaders must understand how the business plans to compete, grow, and create value in the market to align IT initiatives within the company’s broader objectives. By staying ahead of market trends, the organization remains agile, adaptable, and ready to outperform rivals. Learn more about IDC’s research for technology leaders.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

The Scotts Valley, California-based company is using cloud technology and the Ethereum blockchain as the engine for its Paystand Bank Network that enables business-to-business payments with zero fees. On the commercial side, however, one business trying to send $100,000 the same way is not as easy. Paystand wants to change that.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 8, 2021

Challenger banks continue to see huge infusions of cash from investors bullish on the opportunity for smaller and faster-moving tech-based banking startups to woo customers from their larger rivals. The bank is already profitable. Challenger bank Starling is out raising a new £200M funding round. billion) post-money.

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CIO

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Set for Tuesday 19 November, the CIO100 ASEAN Awards event will bring together the top senior technology executives and teams in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong driving innovation and influencing rapid change. Our Next CIO winner will be an individual who exceeds expectations while driving innovation through their organisation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The murder of George Floyd last May ignited many things in the United States last year — one of which that was perhaps unexpected: a rise in the number of digital banks targeting the Black community. Some members of the Black community took their belief that big banks are not meeting their needs and turned them into startup concepts.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

CEOs, CIOs and CFOs are finding that deep tech is actively driving business innovation and profitability. From lab to market at lightning speed Not long ago, cutting-edge research might take decades to translate into real-world products. The path from lab to market keeps shortening.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 23, 2022

A notice from India’s central bank this week has thrown a wrench into the ecosystem, scrutinizing just who all can lend. Fintechs typically partner with banks to issue cards and then tie up with non-banking financial institutions or use their own NBFC unit to offer credit lines to consumers. ” the founder added.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once synonymous with a simple plastic credit card to a company at the forefront of digital payments, we’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation while respecting tradition and our relationships with our merchants, banks, and customers. Back then, Mastercard had around 3,500 employees and a $4 billion market cap.

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CIO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

According to IDC’s Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide (August 2024) , the global AI market is expected to surge from US$235 billion in 2024 to US$632 billion by 2028. Tencent Cloud stands to benefit, particularly in APAC, where market size is predicted to grow from US$45.4 billion in 2024 to over US$110 billion by 2028.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2022

The fintech’s new growth strategy follows its plan to power its embedded finance offering beyond its current markets, including Uganda and Ghana, to bridge the financing gap affecting millions of micro, small medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across these markets. Image Credits: Pezesha.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2022

-based Truist was the 10th largest bank, with $509 billion in assets. It was formed in 2019 as a merger between BB&T and SunTrust banks. Specifically, the San Francisco-based startup wants to drive bank customer engagement using prize-linked savings and casual gaming to motivate smart financial behaviors.

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CIO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The world must reshape its technology infrastructure to ensure artificial intelligence makes good on its potential as a transformative moment in digital innovation. Chief Marketing Officer, recently engaged in an extensive discussion on exactly how photonics technology could help meet the power demands of AI.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many CEOs want to keep up with the market, including making the most of major IT advancements , while many CIOs may be focused on “keeping the lights on” by ensuring the organization’s existing technology is available and secure, says Edward Kipp, CIO at SDI Presence, an IT consulting and managed services provider.

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2023

Michael Beckley Contributor Share on Twitter Michael Beckley is a co-founder and CTO of Appian , where he drives the technical vision for the company, leads product and solutions marketing teams, and oversees customer initiatives. Or, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority fining GT Bank £7.8m for AML failures.

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Fintech Banking Compliance Enterprise 246

CIO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CIO ASEAN is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 CIO100 Awards – recognising the top technology leaders and teams across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong who are driving innovation and influencing rapid change.

Technical Review 158

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This includes fostering a culture that values innovation and agility. Prioritizing customer experience is crucial.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 10, 2023

Hi, Crunchers, Today, there’s only one story on everyone’s lips: The sudden and dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 40-year-old Silicon Valley institution. With $209 billion of assets under management at the time of its failure, it’s the second-largest bank failure in U.S.

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Banking B2B Report Hardware 246

TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2022

In Japan, where the real estate market is fragmented, homeowners have faced uncertain selling prices riddled with brokerage fees and an average selling period of between four and eight months, Ito said. “The difference is that we purchase from the seller at a discount from the market price. . and the U.K., While the U.S.

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CIO

MAY 7, 2024

According to Foundry’s State of the CIO 2024 study, technology leaders will be focused on driving digital innovation, redesigning processes, and modernising infrastructure and apps in the next three years in order to stay ahead. Tackling these requires innovation, built from a base of experience and knowledge.

Innovation 195

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CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Migration to the cloud, data valorization, and development of e-commerce are areas where rubber sole manufacturer Vibram has transformed its business as it opens up to new markets. We’re an IT company that’s very integrated into the business in terms of applications, and we put innovation at the center.

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Cloud Technical Review Data B2C 179

TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

The Sydney-based company creates hardware and software solutions designed to bring solar-based power to developing markets. The money will go toward scaling out its productions and R&D, while addressing more of the Nigerian and Hatian markets. Our innovation has spurred global demand from utility companies.”.

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Energy Marketing Hardware Sustainability 239

CIO

JANUARY 5, 2025

Taking a holistic approach to enterprise AI However, when AI is implemented effectively it can dramatically enhance productivity and innovation while keeping costs under control. Meanwhile, AI-powered tools like NLP and computer vision can enhance these workflows by enabling greater understanding and interaction with unstructured data.

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CIO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What companies need to do in order to cope with future challenges is adapt quickly: slim down and become more agile, be more innovative, become more cost-effective, yet be secure in IT terms. A high-street bank in the UK shows just how necessary it is to tackle the challenges that modernisation poses systematically.

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Crunchbase News

MARCH 12, 2025

By Bo Ilsoe The future of European innovation depends on a single, unified Pan-European stock market. A fundamental shift is imperative to revitalize this engine of innovation. Companies linger in the private sphere for extended periods as Western IPO markets stagnate and capital gravitates toward venture funds.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As businesses across the UAE embark on their digital journeys, AI has emerged as a key enabler, streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and fostering innovation. Andrew’s perspective highlighted the growing recognition within organizations that AI is not just a buzzword but a crucial driver of operational success and innovation.

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Business Transformation Industry Generative AI ChatGPT 167

CIO

APRIL 11, 2023

The financial services sector is undergoing rapid change as fintechs develop convenient, consumer-focused services that were once the province of traditional banks. A modern bank must have an agile, open, and intelligent systems architecture to deliver the digital services today’s consumers want.

Innovation 204

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2022

But over time, it began to focus on bigger clients and signed up a bank as its first main enterprise customer. It’s a typical salary structure in markets such as the U.S. but rarely used in markets like Nigeria. “In In Africa, the innovation that allows people to access credit from their jobs doesn’t happen.

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Artificial Inteligence Software Review Banking Resources 347

CIO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As I work with financial services and banking organizations around the world, one thing is clear: AI and generative AI are hot topics of conversation. In the finance and banking industry, however, organizations are seeking extra guidance on the best way forward. In short, yes. But it’s an evolution. billion by 2032.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

They are responsible for communication between banks and fintechs to settle transactions for consumers and businesses swiftly. Telecoms and banks lead the majority of online financial transactions carried out in the region via mobile money wallets and bank accounts. It doesn’t aim to replace mobile money or banks.

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Fintech Banking Mobile Travel 363

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Cryptocurrency pioneer and early Bitcoin thought-leader Diana Biggs has joined Swiss-based startup Valour , which lets investors easily buy digital assets through their bank or broker. billion worth of bitcoin, thus massively boosting the mainstream markets for crypto assets. Tesla buys $1.5B

Blockchain 280

Blockchain Banking Fintech Innovation 280

CIO

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Maintaining and upgrading outdated systems can be resource-intensive and hinder innovation. We had a legacy solution that was built on-prem using.NET and monolith patterns with many components reaching end-of-life, with the concomitant high maintenance costs and slow time-to-market for introducing business features. Time to market.

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Serverless Architecture Microservices Scalability 155

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Mono , an African startup that helps connect consumers’ bank accounts to financial applications, has raised a $15 million Series A round, the company confirmed to TechCrunch today. T hink of what Flutterwave and Paystack have done with cards; Mono wants to do with bank accounts.

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Fintech Banking Marketing Company 354

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

In November, Google redesigned its contactless payments service Google Pay , merging the services of traditional banks with the seamless, convenient experience users expect from the likes of Big Tech. What happens when an advertising company now wants to be our bank? Traditional banks miss the digital mark. But there’s a catch.

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Fintech Company Banking Data 312

TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Smile Identity , a KYC compliance and ID verification partner for many African fintechs and businesses, has acquired Inclusive Innovations, the parent company of Appruve , a Ghanaian developer of identity verification software.

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CIO

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the show, Cheriyan reflected on his decades-long career and the principles and philosophies he’s applied to successfully innovate, collaborate, and lead people and transformations. If you’re a bank, go do it for your bank. What follows is that conversation, edited for length and clarity. You don’t want to be that person.

Innovation 173

Innovation Artificial Inteligence Banking CTO Coach 173

CIO

DECEMBER 9, 2024

What companies need to do in order to cope with future challenges is adapt quickly: slim down and become more agile, be more innovative, become more cost-effective, yet be secure in IT terms. A high-street bank in the UK shows just how necessary it is to tackle the challenges that modernisation poses systematically.

Industry 147

Industry Banking AWS Agile 147

TechCrunch

AUGUST 26, 2021

Today, the company is announcing that it has closed $9 million in seed funding to scale its operational presence, recruit talent and expand into new markets. The company is led by CEO Nikolai Barnwell , betPawa’s former head of New Markets, Africa. Typically , they would be required to use a bank account or card.

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