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ABA Looks at a Cloud Computing Success Story at JPMorgan Chase

October 13, 2021

JPMorgan Chase is known as an early adopter of cutting-edge tech, and, true to form, they are deploying a new, cloud-based core system for their retail bank using software developed by Thought Machine. Cloud computing in the fintech world is certainly not new at this stage, but seeing it embraced by the nation’s largest bank is a sign of the times.

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Disaster-Proof: FDITECH Launches Tech Sprint to Measure & Test Bank Operational Resiliency

October 6, 2021

A couple of days ago, Facebook went offline for approximately six hours and it made international headlines. Afterwards, it was revealed that a relatively minor internal error caused the outage, which reportedly cost Mark Zuckerberg seven billion dollars (with a “b”). However, everything was soon back on line completely intact, and the world was free…

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How Did Enterprise Payments and Payment Hubs Change the Industry?

October 1, 2021

Many of us who have been working in the bank and financial industry for more than a few years can remember when the concepts of cloud services, enterprise payments, and payment hubs were speculative and almost “science fiction.” However, one day you wake up and what used to be “Star Trek” is real. As noted…

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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing Edition – September 2021

September 29, 2021

In case you missed it, over the past month, we have published incredible content on our OrboNation Blog and Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection. Review the latest OrboNation Newsletter online or via PDF download.

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Mark Cuban: Shutting Off Crypto Growth Like Stopping E-commerce in 1995

September 23, 2021

In recent news, the new infrastructure bill set out by the US government contains tighter rules for crypto businesses. Mark Cuban, for one, doesn’t like it. Known for his brash and outgoing personality, along with his business and tech savvy, Mr. Cuban is not afraid to voice his opinion. Speaking to The Washington Post before the bill officially passed the Senate, Cuban drew a parallel between the growth of crypto to the rise of e-commerce and the internet in general:

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JPMorgan Chase Survey: Consumer Relationships Have Changed During Pandemic

September 15, 2021

The Fintech Times reports on a new Chase survey examining consumers’ evolving relationship with cash, savings, and digital banking tools one year after the start of the pandemic. The survey was fielded between April 23-26, 2021, consisting of 2,005 men and women, between the ages of 18 to 57+. The primary finding, to no one’s particular surprise, is that customers desire personalization in the form of tools and information.

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Why Brex Will Win Business from Big Banks

September 1, 2021

For small business startups that are frustrated with the way “big banks” interact with them, there might be an alternative on the horizon that will make those big banks take notice. Brex, a company started in 2017 by Brazilian duo Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi, has made some substantial waves in just a short amount of time. As explained at The Financial Brand.

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OrboNation Newsletter: Check Processing Edition – August 2021

August 26, 2021

In case you missed it, over the past month, we have published incredible content on our OrboNation Blog and Modernizing Omnichannel Check Fraud Detection. Review the latest OrboNation Newsletter online or via PDF download.

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Happy Silver Anniversary, Symcor!

August 25, 2021

Congratulations go out to Symcor Inc. on their 25th anniversary in business! Symcor got its start as a joint venture between three of Canada’s largest financial institutions (the Toronto Dominion Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Montreal), and evolved from processing checks and printing financial documents into a market-leading organization with unique expertise…

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The Alcohol Industry Brews Efficiency From The Chaos Of Regulation-Influenced B2B Payments

August 19, 2021

In any industry, dealing effectively and efficiently with suppliers is a challenge. This challenge is enormously compounded in the world of liquor sales, a maze of regulations and restrictions that change from region to region and bedevil even the most experienced manager.

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