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Technology’s role in social sustainability

CIO

Technology has a critical role to play in any organization’s social sustainability strategy. And according to a survey from NTT, a majority of senior executives recognize this and are actively working to harness digital technology and innovation to support their social sustainability initiatives. That number is set to grow.

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The business value of social sustainability

CIO

Social sustainability is good for business. It can help to unlock new markets, attract and retain customers, build trust and credibility, and spark innovation. The United Nations defines social sustainability as, “Identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people.” million on average.

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Making Banking a More Effortless Experience

CIO

Along with nearly every other industry, banking is facing greater competitive pressure than ever. The need for innovation is growing, along with the ability to deliver more effortless experiences for customers and employees. Technology innovation is making a significant difference here.

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Digital banking solutions provider Meniga closes additional €10M investment

TechCrunch

Meniga , the London fintech that provides digital banking technology to leading banks, has closed €10 million in additional funding. Meniga says the funding will be used for continued investment in R&D, and in particular further development of green banking products — building on its carbon spending insights product.

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How to create a culture of innovation

CIO

A shift has occurred and IT is now viewed as an equal partner in driving business growth with CIOs recognized as the de facto leaders of innovation. Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovation is a double-edged sword: It is critical to growth — but that’s also what makes it risky. “It

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Three Ways Banks Can Improve Identity Authentication and Customer Data Privacy

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Digitalization is a double-edged sword for banks, especially when it comes to security. A massive shift to cloud and API-based ways of working has made the sector become more agile and innovative, but it has also opened the floodgates for identity theft. Avaya’s research report reveals three critical ways to do so.

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UK challenger bank Starling raises $376M, now valued at $1.9B

TechCrunch

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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