Entries by Jacek Nowak, CEO

Case study: data scraping or harnessing the potential of big data

How to effectively, quickly, and efficiently monitor 340 different websites for specific information? For a training company, we designed and implemented an efficient process for automatically gathering data from the web. Here’s our take on web scraping.   From this text you will learn:   A training company aiming to consistently acquire clients needs to stay updated […]

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, […]