Month: June 2007

To implement Finacle as the platform for core banking transformation

Emirates Bank and Infosys Technologies (NASDAQ:INFY) today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to implement Finacle Universal Banking Solution as the new core-banking platform for the banking group. The new system will be implemented across Emirates Bank International, its branches in Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and Emirates Islamic Bank. Mr. Abdulla Qassem, General Manager Group Information Technology and Operations at Emirates Bank and Mr. Merwin Fernandes, Vice President and Business Head, Finacle signed the contract during a special ceremony attended by H.E. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman, Emirates Bank and Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman, Infosys Technologies Ltd.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer said “As it is celebrating its 30th anniversary, Emirates Bank has established its leadership position in the regional financial services industry, and with this strategic project, the bank will be able to reinforce this position with even more innovative products and higher standards in customer service. This is a long standing strategic relationship with world’s leading technology company and we are encouraged by the thought leadership and commitment of Infosys Senior Management.”

Finacle was selected after a comprehensive assessment of leading global solutions by a senior management team from different business functions at Emirates Bank.

Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman, Infosys Technologies Ltd. said, “Finacle is an area of strategic focus for Infosys. We have made continuous investments in the business towards attaining market leadership. Finacle combined with the comprehensive services offering form the Infosys offers a truly differentiating proposition for banks to win in the flat world. This partnership with Emirates bank is a testimony to Finacle’s effective value proposition. We are committed to the success of this strategic engagement.”

“Replacing Core Banking is a major transformation for us, and we look forward to a successful and smooth transition to one of world’s best banking platforms” quotes Mr. Abdulla Qassem, General Manager, Group IT&Operations, “It is an exciting moment for all of us. This new core banking application will support the bank’s aggressive business strategy and act as an enabler for the Group to achieve its future growth plans and new business initiatives. It is an integrated solution covering front and back office functions and will establish a strong base for the future”, he further commented.

Finacle roll out will enable the bank to consolidate its technology and operations across various platforms. The Implementation program for the new system is expected to start immediately with United Arab Emirates and rolling out to other countries in a phased manner. The new solution will also be deployed in Emirates Islamic Bank using the Finacle Islamic Banking offering.

Middle East is an important region for Finacle. To support the growing business traction, focused investments have been made to align our solutions to the requirements of banking sector in the region. Arabisation of the solution as well as development of the Islamic banking offering is an example of this. We look forward to working with Emirates bank to power their transformation initiative” said Merwin Fernandes, Vice President and Business Head, Finacle.

Finacle has a customer base across 50 countries and was recently recognised by top analysts including Gartner, Forrester and Celent. Gartner, Inc. positioned Finacle in the Leader Quadrant of its recently released ‘2006 International Retail Core Banking Magic Quadrant’ report while Forrester featured Finacle as a leader in the Forrester Wave report – Retail Banking Platforms Q4 2006 (Nov 2006).

Press release details:

Name of Bank: Emirates Bank
Name of Product: Finacle
Name of Solution provider: Infosys Technologies Ltd.

Scope of Solution:
Core Banking Solution covering Corporate and Retail Banking across all Asset and Liability products, Priority banking, Branch Operations for EBI and Islamic liabilities module for EIB.

Implementation Timeframe:
To be commenced immediately and completed by early third quarter, 08

Value of Deal:
Undisclosed

What is good about this product?
Finacle, the universal banking solution from Infosys, empowers banks to transform their business leveraging technology. Finacle is a modern and integrated solution that addresses the core banking requirements of universal, retail, corporate, community and private banks worldwide. Finacle has been a leading core banking software solution globally for the last decade.

What are the key benefits to be drawn by Emirates Bank?
Finacle will be the integrated universal banking solution platform for EBI, which will replace the existing core banking system currently in use at the Bank. The solution will enable EBI to offer new and innovative products & services to its customers and leverage technology for providing its customers a better banking experience.

About Finacle Universal Banking Solution

Finacle, the universal banking solution from Infosys, empowers banks to transform their business leveraging technology. The solution addresses the core banking, e-banking, treasury, and wealth management and CRM requirements of retail, corporate and universal banks worldwide. Finacle has been architected out of years of experience with global banks and offers several powerful and differentiating features making it one of the most comprehensive, flexible and scalable solutions in its class. For more information, visit www.edgeverve.com/finacle

About Infosys Technologies Ltd

Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY) defines, designs and delivers IT-enabled business solutions that help Global 2000 companies win in a flat world. These solutions focus on providing strategic differentiation and operational superiority to clients. With Infosys, clients are assured of a transparent business partner, world-class processes, speed of execution and the power to stretch their IT budget by leveraging the Global Delivery Model that Infosys pioneered. Infosys has over 80,000 employees and operates globally from 21 countries. Infosys is part of the NASDAQ-100 Index. For more information, visit www.infosys.com

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