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• ANZ slashes application footprint, continues Agile push

  In FY18 ANZ decommissioned 264 applications as part of the bank’s broader simplification push.

• ‘Bigtech’ not fintech the biggest threat to banks

  Fintech – startup companies offering innovative financial services — are often touted as a major threat to established banks, but, says Laura Crozier, global industry director, financial services at Software AG, it is the 'bigtech' companies — in particular Amazon, Apple and Google — they should fear most.

• SWIFT and Microsoft partner for cloud payments

  Global payments network SWIFT has partnered with Microsoft for a proof of concept project that uses the technology company’s Azure cloud.

• Jade Software continues Aussie expansion with new GM hire

  "Craig’s experience will be a major asset for us in Australia as we continue to build sustainable momentum."

• Data brings banks closer to customers

  Banks are seeking closer relationships with customers through greater use of customer data and new technologies, according to banking and telecom officials at the CeBIT Financial Tech conference in Sydney.

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  Vblock Becomes the Crédit Agricole Corporate Standard

  This case study details how French bank Crédit Agricole have benefited from 25% cost savings by introducing new levels of IT agility, moving to a private cloud architecture in a risk-free manner, while convincing decision-makers of the merits of the new architecture.