Synechron, a global financial services consulting and technology services provider have announced the launch of two new, state-of-the-art digital innovation labs in Pune and Bengaluru to advance global, digital transformation initiatives for the financial services industry.
Synechron’s Financial Innovation Labs [FinLabs] act as an innovation hub that enables businesses to experience first-hand the latest digital technologies from blockchain and artificial intelligence, to voice recognition, drones and others to look at, touch and ‘feel’ real-world business solutions and advance fintech initiatives.
With Pune and Bengaluru FinLabs open to the industry and another new facility coming up in Hyderabad shortly, Synechron now has 8 FinLabs globally, with other labs located in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale. Synechron also plans to roll out a flagship FinLab in its New York HQ, in the coming months.
The India FinLabs in Pune and Bengaluru are fully operational as of now and are open to Synechron clients to experience the latest digital technologies and be energized and inspired to develop transformative solutions.
Visitors can do everything, from role playing the customer journey through a typical digital engagement scenario to prototyping around new technologies, applications and accelerators including:
- Artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning and data science
- Blockchain applications using Ethereum, Hyperledger and Ripple
- Data analytics and visualizations
- Drones
- Gamification models
- Tablets, beacons, biometrics and mobile applications
- Virtual reality and augmented reality
- Voice recognition and natural language processing via Amazon Echo and Siri
Additionally, Synechron’s India FinLabs have introduced an interactive video wall for data visualization, recognizing that user experience [UX] is the key to customer engagement and a centerpiece for the bank branch of the future.
Faisal Husain, Co-founder and CEO, Synechron, said
Our vision for FinLabs was to create more than just a trendy collaboration space. Synechron has taken the innovation lab model to the next level by creating a truly immersive technology experience that fosters development of real business applications like our blockchain accelerators while supporting FinTech innovation. Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are leading technology markets, and as we look to cultivate top tech talent and serve our clients, we are delighted to deliver this unique value.
David Horton, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Synechron added
The financial services industry wants to embrace cutting-edge technology to advance business strategies. Each of the technologies we are featuring in FinLabs can help address key issues like regulation, cost pressure, efficiency, customer experience and engagement to deliver digital banking and achieve fintech’s promise of disruptive innovation that simplifies our world, and makes banking better.
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About Synechron
Synechron, one of the fastest-growing digital, business consulting & technology services providers, is a USD 400 million firm based in New York. Since inception in 2001, Synechron has been on a steep growth trajectory. For more information, please visit Synechron