IBM serve banks since 1911 and for this year they brought more innovated technologies and softwares that can make our banking more efficient and also gives cost-efficient solutions. BAIPHIL in other hand will join the upgrade with IBM to make their banking services much faster and consistent. IBM invest on their technology and software research for banks and also for mobile banking solutions. more news below
-- press release --IBM Philippines supported the Bankers Institute of the Philippines’ (BAIPHIL) 26th National Convention showcasing to over 200 participants new innovative (hardware, software and services) solutions and opportunities for a smarter banking. The convention was held over the weekend (March 18 -21, 2011) at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City.
“Over the last 18 months, financial institutions around the world have turned to IBM to become more viable in the new economy. The fact that so many banks are doubling-down on their investments in technology is a healthy sign of recovery– and an important indicator of better times ahead,“ said Leo Capinpin, Country Manager for Financial Services sector, IBM Philippines. “A smarter bank anticipates client needs and delivers innovative products faster and more consistently than the competition. It has full visibility, in real-time, of its risk position and responds quickly and nimbly to changes in market conditions. IBM has the industry expertise, technology and solutions to help BAIPHIL realize its vision to empower the local banking industry through continuing education, innovation and research.”
BAIPHIL First vice-president Agnes Brillantes-Santos affirmed that technology is indeed important to their industry, given that "it improves the way banks deliver their services to the clients; it promotes efficiency from within and provides cost-efficient solutions", which is why it was only appropriate that BAIPHIL made Technology a major part of their biennial convention.
The National Convention brought together over 200 members of the Institute from Metro Manila and provinces and provided a venue for enhanced learning on the developments and updates that have impact and relevance on the banking industry. The event featured general and technical sessions covering a wide range of topics, best practices and exhibit booths with interactive presentations led by IBM and IBM Business Partners. Also present were other service providers and information technology, software solutions / applications and telecommunication suppliers, among others.
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