Technology

Exploring blockchain, digital currencies, payment systems, cybersecurity and AI, the Technology category reflects Global Banking & Finance Review’s focus on fintech innovation. Articles highlight how technology is reshaping banking and investment and offer practical guidance on adoption.

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BIG DATA WEEK: THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS ‘TOO MUCH INFORMATION’

By Simon, Sector Director, Business Process Solutions, DST Big Data is more than just a buzzword. It...

22nd May, 2014

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MIFID II – A RADICAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA LAW?

Away from the hubbub about HFT (High Frequency Trading) a quiet storm is blowing in to the EU that w...

21st May, 2014

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A STORM IN THE CLOUD – DATA SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

By Torgny Gunnarsson, CEO, Imprima A number of recent events have sparked worldwide debate about com...

21st May, 2014

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FROM SAND-BOXES TO SAND-CASTLES – PROTECTING YOUR IT AGAINST HOLIDAY MISHAPS

By Sean Newman, Field Product Manager, Cisco Britain’s long-hour culture is well-documented, with ma...

16th May, 2014

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CLIENT DEMAND TAKES CLOUD ACCOUNTING ADOPTION TO 65%

Two-thirds of UK accounting practices to offer cloud accounting, with 48% motivated by client pressu...

16th May, 2014

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63% OF ORGANISATIONS DON’T BELIEVE INSURERS WOULD HONOUR A CYBERSECURITY CLAIM

Confidence is so low that 32% of UK businesses don’t even bother with cyber liability insurance A st...

16th May, 2014

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LIGHTENING THE TRANSACTIONAL LOAD FOR FINANCE TEAMS FOR A MORE STRATEGIC FOCUS

By Christina Bowe, Regional Director UKI, Perceptive Software Streamlining operations and making org...

14th May, 2014

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SQS FORMS A NEW FORCE IN MOBILE PAYMENTS

Tackling a disruptive, challenging and fast-moving banking trend in 2014 SQS, the world’s leading sp...

14th May, 2014

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2014 IT LICENSE PRICE RISES – HOW TO TACKLE IT NOW

Concorde Solutions warns organisations to beware the cloud when it comes to licensing, and always ne...

14th May, 2014

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PREDICTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMES UP TRUMPS

Put away your tarot cards – big name carriers are discovering the power of predictive network testin...

14th May, 2014

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WHY PASSWORDS ARE PASSÉ AS PART OF THE CUSTOMER AUTHENTICATION PROCESS

Author: Craig Pumfrey, Vice President Marketing EMEA at NICE Systems For those of use working in cus...

13th May, 2014

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SAFEGUARDING DATA ON MAGNETIC TAPE

Magnetic tape is the oldest form of information storage still in use (and one of the best ways to ke...

13th May, 2014