Entries by Jacek Nowak, CEO

Clean data, clear path: mastering data hygiene in your organization

To unlock your organizational success, you need reliable and structured data. Our text explores effective data management strategies that empower organizations to harness the true potential of their data assets.    From this post you will learn:  How to assess data quality?  Data quality depends on many factors. High-quality data is:   > up-to-date: created, managed and […]

ISO 20022 delay: a stitch in time saves nine 

European financial institutions are leaders in ISO 20022 implementation, according to an International Information Systems Security Association (ISSA). However, organizations that delay the process deliberately can ultimately be left in the lurch.  The landmark year of 2023 is coming to an end. In March, several global payment systems moved to ISO 20022. Among them were […]

How to harness technology for smooth bank complaint management?  

In the banking industry, the fewer complaints, the better. How to radically reduce problems with billing purchase discounts? To streamline balancing accounts between the bank and the retail partner you need efficient technology. balancing accounts between the bank and the retail partner you need efficient technology.  This article discusses:  Efficient complaint handling is a key element […]

Baas vs. Embedded Banking: who should control banking IT? 

The popularity of the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) model is on the rise globally. However, many banks and institutions have realized that it could be a potential technological dead end. Is Embedded Banking a better solution? Not necessarily. What if we could merge both models and harness the best of both worlds?  In recent years, IT companies […]

Agile software testing in banking: collaboration is trendy!  

To effectively test banking solutions, you need more than the right people and tools. Sometimes the success of the process depends on the adopted methodology. Involving testers at every stage can speed up the work and improve the end result.  This article discusses:   A core banking application is a very complex IT product. At the […]

ISO 20022 migration: how to avoid the testing cost spiral? 

A new standard for the exchange of payment data, ISO 20022, came into force in March 2023. Now, bankers have until November 2025 to introduce the necessary changes to their IT systems. How to speed up the whole process, yet maintain the necessary quality?  ISO 20022 is a standard for a new payment messaging format, […]

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Credit cards: navigating the crossroads of virtualization 

Banks aim to keep up with consumer expectations in the credit cards segment. However, any major credit card issuer must thoroughly screen customers first. Digital wallet one thing, but a fully virtual credit card requires the automation of backend processes in a given market.   This article discusses:  The credit card is a long-standing banking product […]

Custom database migration: how to eliminate production bottlenecks?  

By utilizing data from both MySQL and Microsoft SQL, an industrial manufacturer could streamline their workflow while keeping historical CIMCO project data. The key to success was a proprietary custom software developed by CCA Europe.   How to eliminate bottlenecks in business processes? Often, their root cause is poor communication between departments, which leads to information […]