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How To Drive Success In A Digital 3.0 World

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In 1946, the then-61 members of the World Health Organization (WHO) saw the need for a consistent yet comprehensive definition of “health.” They felt strongly that any definition had to acknowledge that a person’s good health was more than not being sick or disabled, but instead should reflect “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

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More merchants lean on payment-link tech during the coronavirus pandemic

Payments Source

Businesses affected by the pandemic are accepting online and touchless in-person payments from consumers with the help of technologies developed originally for B2B invoicing and payments.

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Pulling Private Dependencies with Cloud Manager

Perficient

For customer’s using Adobe Managed Services, Cloud Manager has become the de facto system for deploying code to their Adobe Experience Manager environments. Among Cloud Manager’s many deficiencies is the inability to fetch artifacts from private remote repositories. The good news is there’s a workaround for internet-facing artifact repositories.

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Digital Banking for the Poor

Chris Skinner

I have a few friends around the world that I pick up on, and The World Bank and CGAP are amongst that crew. Therefore, when I saw that Peter Zetterli, senior financial sector specialist with CGAP, was blogging about financial inclusion I couldn’t but help reach out to him and … The post Digital Banking for the Poor appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Future-proofing the branch network beyond COVID-19

Accenture

In the first six months of 2020, the global COVID-19 crisis rapidly accelerated the evolution of the branch-network footprint. It’s time now for banks to consider future-proofing their networks for a post-pandemic world. Both the role and shape of branches are changing rapidly. In order for banks to cope—and to create a future-proof network—it is….

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Perficient’s Cloud Modern Data Platform Approach – Customer Journey & Capabilities

Perficient

Various Enterprise clients across different verticals like Healthcare, High tech, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain etc. can leverage the Modern Data Platform approach. Marry in people, process and technology and you have Producers and Consumers with a great value add. This Digital Transformation approach will help enterprises looking to re-platform, helping various Line of Businesses embark on the journey for Self Service Analytics, Modern fully managed Data Platform s

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AI will augment, not destroy humanity

Chris Skinner

I’ve spent years talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Source: Europa Bearing in mind that we always talk about AI in the context of the Turing Test – a test that Alan Turing created back in 1950 – it’s not surprising. That test is that we will have achieved the true … The post AI will augment, not destroy humanity appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Winners & losers of COVID-19 consumer spending shifts in Europe

Accenture

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the global economy with challenges and changes not seen in generations. Payments providers in Europe need to navigate the operational and financial hurdles the virus presents while also rapidly addressing the needs of the workforce, customers and partners. The situation is exceptional—and that makes reliable data and forecasts particularly valuable.….

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COVID-19 recovery forces transit systems to accelerate contactless

Payments Dive

Public transit systems are speeding up their efforts to promote contactless travel as the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated ridership and revenue on many of these systems.

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How a Managed Services Partner Can Reduce the Friction in Your RDC Program

Treasury teams at community banks face an ongoing challenge of delivering frictionless customer experiences as they support treasury products – especially RDC. This infographic focuses on the efficiencies community banks gain when partnering with a proven managed services provider. You’ll see the advantages you can gain when a managed services partner leverages online tools, skilled customer and technical support personnel, and fulfillment and logistics capabilities to streamline RDC fulfillment

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Have Governed Data Available Across Applications with Minimal Effort

Perficient

We’ve all been there. You have an application you use daily for operations, but when it comes down to clicking that submit button, you need that extra piece of information to make your decision. Turns out, that piece of information lies in another system, with its own login workflow and going to get it would require you to switch focus, possibly getting you out of “the zone” What if you could bring that information to you?

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Things worth reading: 17th July 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Are banks really going to revert to type and let struggling borrowers lose their homes? | Tony Robinson What Wall Street’s results tell you about America’s economy Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth UK banks may have to flag up plans to shut … The post Things worth reading: 17th July 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Why SMBs Need To Focus On Product Innovation And Adopt A Digital Business Model

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The acceleration of [digital sales] growth can be explained almost entirely by an influx of first-time buyers.”. When consumers fled to online shopping options in Q2, many businesses weren’t set up for digital-first commerce, but quickly figured it out. There’s a cautious optimism now as SMBs, in particular, discover that going digital itself has gotten easier.

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Why Digital Deposit Marketing Should Get More of Your Resources

South State Correspondent

In the last quarter, the money market world has changed, which has important implications for banks. Not only is it less competition, but the influence that money market funds have on banks is substantial, and so it means less pressure on rates. Less pricing influence means less deposit price sensitivity, which not only means rates are lower for banks, but marketing dollars go much farther.

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Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders — Bank and Credit Union Edition

Amid market uncertainty, banks and credit unions are faced with critical decisions about the future of their commercial lending. With fluctuating interest rates and rising competition from non-bank lenders, it's critical to allocate your 2025 budget strategically to optimize lending operations. Our Budget Playbook for Commercial Lenders delivers key strategies to help you navigate these challenges, ensuring your institution is well-positioned for the coming year.

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Why You Need to Care about Voice as an Input Medium – Here’s Why #244

Perficient

Search industry has been talking about the hype of voice search for years. But what actually is the reality of voice usage today? In this episode of the?award-winning? Here’s Why digital marketing video series, Eric Enge reveals some insights from our fourth annual survey of voice usage and predicts when the voice revolution will actually happen. ?

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Things worth reading: 13th July 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … ‘I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage’ Wave of new leaders presents an opportunity to shake up the banking industry Warning over 11 dangerous apps that could access your bank account Only man jailed over £26m Northern raid sues bank Scam … The post Things worth reading: 13th July 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Machine Learning Stabilizes Business Continuity During COVID

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“Organizations may have had to engage in relaxation strategies, which could inversely impact their fraud appetite, as they had to let more transactions through without reviewing them. The risk is real.”. Spikes in cybercrime are making headlines daily, and people are getting burned. Preparedness often decides the outcome. “In our experience, clients running machine learning models haven’t had to change thresholds,” said Nuno Sebastião , co-founder and CEO at Feedzai.

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â??There will be more of a distinction made between banks and non-banksâ??

Bobsguide

When auditors KPMG discovered a €1.9bn black hole in the accounts of German payments giant Wirecard last month, shockwaves were sent across the financial world. The ongoing scandal has raised questions for many, not least accounting firm Ernst & Young, whose previous audit had failed to.

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Is Your Current Card Platform Holding You Back?

Have you ever felt the pain and loss of a client suddenly going silent, leaving you questioning everything? Ghosting can cause heartbreak; in business, it drains resources, and emotionally, it shatters your confidence. A modern credit card program can give you the tools to deliver the digital-first experiences your customer’s demand. Our eBook, “5 Signs Your Credit Card Offering Needs an Upgrade,” will help you identify key indicators that your current card platform may be holding you back and w

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How to Set Your Theme in Microsoft’s Power Apps

Perficient

You’re ready to dive deep into your Microsoft Power App, but may be wondering the easiest way to use color schemes throughout your app. You can make your code into more readable and maintainable in just a few easy steps. Themes helps with consistency throughout your app and lets you easily reference colors while designing. Not only do themes help with uniformity in design, but also help your app be adaptable to change and easier to maintain.

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Things worth reading: 16th July 2020

Chris Skinner

Things we’re reading today include … Bank of England teams up with Beano comic to boost financial literacy Banks set aside billions of dollars in expectation of massive losses as consumers default on loans How banks are trying to capture the green transition Banks propose ‘student loans style’ scheme to … The post Things worth reading: 16th July 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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How Retailers Are Cashing In On A US Coin Shortage

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As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.”. Kroger is the largest chain so far to do so, temporarily refusing to give coins out as change. Customers can either round up their bills to the nearest dollar and give the excess to charity or get their change stored on loyalty cards. “The Federal Reserve is experiencing a significant coin shortage that is impacting our store op

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â??You donâ??t need to be in an office to be productiveâ??

Bobsguide

Working from home is likely to become part of the new normal as the coronavirus crisis has taught business leaders that work doesn’t need to be conducted in an office setting, according to Yemi Jackson, CEO and founder of Engage Transform Consultancy. According to an article published in.

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It Takes Two to Tango

With automation, you’ll reduce errors and save valuable time, allowing you to focus on what really matters: strategic analysis and insightful decision-making. Picture accurate financial reports ready at your fingertips, giving you the confidence to tackle business challenges head-on. Embracing automation not only boosts productivity but also elevates your role from number cruncher to closing rockstar.

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IBM Planning Analytics with Cloud Pak for Data

Perficient

What is IBM Planning Analytics with Cloud Pak for Data? IBM offers Planning Analytics for on-premise and on the IBM Cloud; why have they added IBM Planning Analytics on Cloud Pak for Data? We will cover this question with the following explanations: Why IBM Planning Analytics? What is IBM Cloud Pak for Data? How does Planning Analytics fit with Cloud Pak for Data?

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The Finanser’s Week: 6th July 2020 – 12th July 2020

Chris Skinner

The main blog headlines are … HSBC and Standard Chartered are wrong to kowtow to China over Hong Kong I keep saying that I don’t want to be political on this blog – I’m not qualified and it’s not why you read it – but, as a human being, I … The post The Finanser’s Week: 6th July 2020 – 12th July 2020 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Visa: Contactless Is The Cornerstone For A Reinvented Public Transportation Experience

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Transit system operators were already thinking about making at least a partial switch to contactless payments long before a global pandemic disrupted any and every element of how people moved between Point A and Point B. Mary Kay Bowman , Visa ’s head of seller solutions, told Karen Webster in a recent conversation that some operators had contactless payments already partially available in segments of the public transportation system, while others had it earmarked for a project several years in

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Atradius warns of rise in fraud

Bobsguide

Simon Rockett, head of UK risk underwriting at the company, told bobsguide that opportunistic fraudsters have capitalised on how the pandemic has affected businesses, exploiting the vulnerabilities that have arisen as a consequence of the unprecedented situation: “Many businesses have been.

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3 Ways Managed Device Services Help Community Banks Cut Costs

Community banks seek ways to leverage their technology infrastructure to drive productivity and growth. However, the sheer volume of technology devices, capital constraints, and lack of skilled resources stand in the way. This Strategy Brief explores how a managed device services partner can help bridge this resource gap. Managed device services partners empower community banks to take charge of mission-critical device management activities with: Logistics and installation services to support se