Finovate Alumni News– April 20, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgDynamics launches ePlate card technology, allows users to choose payment rewards. Come see it demo live at FinovateSpring.
  • HelloWallet hires Michael Yoch, former NPR product lead & Trooper Sanders, former Michelle Obama advisor.
  • Klarna wins Billion Dollar Company award at GP Bullhound Digital Champions Nordic 2012.
  • Integration Developer News covers Ping Identity’s PingOne.
  • AOL Daily Finance discusses why they like Bazaarvoice.
  •  First quarter 2012 funding for Finovate alumni: $150 million raised.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– April 19, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgCarahsoft Technology partners with Silver Tail Systems.
  • ARM Insight & IP Commerce close the loop on real-time offer redemption.
  • eToro updates its Android app with Social Cherry feature.
  • MoneyGram joins ZipZap’s U.S. payment center network.
  • Loyalty 360 interviews Tom Burgess, CEO of Linkable Networks.
  • Internet Initiative Japan launches Ping Identity’s Cloud Federated Authentication Solution.
  • Q2ebanking powers Penn Liberty Bank’s Android mobile banking.
  • On Deck announces the launch of Split Funding, a loan repayment method. See its live demo at FinovateSpring.
  • UPS recommends Kabbage for small business financing.
  • Forward Thinking explains how Mint’s mobile model has completely changed Intuit.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– April 18, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgThe Paypers reports Geezeo inks contract with Loc FCU.
  • ProfitStars introduces RemitCentral for centralized payment processing. See ProfitStars at FinovateSpring.
  • Business Insider looks at why PayPal continues to be relevant to small businesses.
  • GeekWire reports how VC investments in Finsphere brought VC cash to Seattle.
  • Yodlee partners with Central 1 to power PFM for Canadian financial institutions.
  • AlphaClone now displays stock prices on Sentiment Charts.
  • Forex News Now reviews Currensee.
  • Ping Identity named 1 of Denver Post’s 2012 top workplaces.
  • FirstData to use MoneyDesktop’s PFM in online banking solution.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– April 11, 2012

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  • Bazaarvoice appoints Kelly Connery as GM of brands in North America & Matthew Schatz as GM of retail & emerging markets.
  • SoMoLend wins first place prize in the University of Dayton’s 2011-12 Business Plan Competition. See it demo live at FinovateSpring.
  • Bank Technology News reports Intuit Buys M-Payments Co. AisleBuyer.
  • Over 100 institutional partners offer Currensee Trade Leaders Investment program to investors.
  • Expensify Lite iPhone app is now Expensify.
  • Mashable features Personal Capital. Come see its live demo at FinovateSpring.
  • Equifax launches ID protection & credit monitoring product for the family.
  • Ping Identity partners with Macnica Networks.
  • Kiplinger covers Betterment.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– April 10, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgCredit Karma is moving its headquarters to San Francisco’s financial district.
  • Linkable Networks is listed as 1 of 5 startups you should follow.
  • Tablet PC review lists Wikinvest Portfolio as one of the best iPad apps for tracking Wall Street stocks.
  • AOL Daily Finance names HelloWallet as 1 of 5 money-smart apps for business travelers.
  • UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School turns to Ping Identity to solve identity management complexity.
  • Daily Herald looks at Credit Sesame.
  • Kony Solutions appoints Harold Goldberg as CMO.
  • The Bellingham Herald recommends using Expensify to organize your expenses for tax time. Come see the live demo at FinovateSpring next month in San Francisco.
  • Scotsman covers UK P2P company, Zopa.
  • CNN Money lists SecondMarket as 1 of 8 crowdfunding sites to watch.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Ping Identity Educates Consultants to Better Serve End Users

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Today, cloud security company Ping Identity launched its Certified Service Partner program that educates consultants about Ping Identity’s services so that they may better serve their clients.

The Denver-based company certified 35 consultants from 11 service partners, including:

    • Amerindia
    • Bluewolf
    • Commoveo
    • CSC
    • CTI
    • GuidePoint Security
    • Insyndia
    • KPMG
    • Seros
    • Solstice
    • OnWire Consulting

Consultants from these service partners were required to undergo education about Ping Identity’s product offerings and are now able to provide guidance to their clients seeking advice or technical support.

To learn more about Ping Identity, watch its FinovateEurope 2012 demo.

Finovate Alumni News– April 3, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgProfitStars partners with ACH Alert to introduce new solutions to mitigate losses from ACH and wire fraud.
  • Striata partners with Tricubes, an ID authentication specialist, to provide Malaysian clients with secure document delivery.
  • Forbes discusses Dwolla’s location-based payments service.
  • Thomson Reuters named one of Ethisphere’s 2012 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for fourth successive year.
  • HelloWallet announces V2 of its iPhone app with account setup, budget creation, & manual transactions.
  • SaveUp launches pilot program at 20 credit unions.
  • Utiba takes on ValidSoft’s security solution.
  • Ping Identity educates consultants to better serve end users.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Ping Identity Launches PingOne for Single Sign On Access to Cloud Based Applications

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Today, cloud security company Ping Identity launched PingOne, its new enterprise security service.

The new service is multiplexed, which means it allows an IT department to centrally control user access to cloud-based applications such as Salesforce or Webex. It also allows users to securely login to multiple cloud-based applications with only one username and password.

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The service is available for $5,000 per application per year or $5 per user per month.

To learn more about Ping Identity, watch its FinovateEurope 2012 demo.

Finovate Alumni News– March 20, 2012

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  • Mobile payments today reports MoneyGram and Fiserv hook up on mobile P2P payments.
  • Kony Solutions announces support for iOS 5.1.
  • The Republic identifies Mint and Expensify as two apps to help streamline finances.
  • Boot Camp interviews ReadyForZero on its platform.
  • SecondMarket launches ‘The Facebook Fund’ to buy shares before IPO.
  • CU Times looks at Superior FCU’s success from using Mortgagebot.
  • Forbes lists Alexa Von Tobel, CEO of LearnVest as a female founder to watch at SXSW 2012.
  • Xero moves to new headquarters.
  • All Things D looks at how Personal Capital fits into the trend of online wealth management.
  • Ping Identity launches PingOne for single sign on access to cloud-based applications.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You
can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

Finovate Alumni News– March 12, 2012

  • Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Finovate-F-Logo.jpgGov Info Security interviews Authentify CEO Peter Tapling about authentication.
  • Ping Identity partners with Winvale, a gov’t tech solutions provider.
  • Fox Business News looks at how to get more money from Kabbage.
  • Bill.com unveils revamped user support.
  • TechCrunch reports PayPal to unveil small business payments platform.
  • Kabbage & Outright announce partnership.
  • cbanc Network launches Backstage Pass to open its platform to vendors.
  • How Kasasa helps community banks give megabanks a run for their money.
  • Plastyc partners with IDology to make authentication more consumer friendly.
This post will be updated throughout the day as news and developments emerge. You
can also follow all the alumni news headlines on the Finovate Twitter account.

FinovateEurope 2012 in the Press

Here’s a look at press coverage from FinovateEurope on Tuesday:
ABA Banking Journal
Innovative payment startups, 2012 Edition
ArcticStartup
ETRONIKA Creates Kinect-Based Security For Online Banking
by Greg Anderson
Backbase Blog
FinovateEurope 2012: a brief review 
by Jelmer de Jong

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Bank Innovation
7 New Services Launched at FinovateEurope 2012
by Mary Wisniewski
Banking Technology 
Finovate Europe packs in the punters
Blick Log 
Finanzinnovationen von der Finovate
by MNOCKERL 
bobsguide
Finovate Europe points way to the future
by Neil Ainger
Celent
Another take on Finovate
by Gareth Lodge
FinovateEurope 2012: More Payments and Mobile, Less PFM
by Zilvinas Bareisis
Innovative Payments Startups, 2012 Edition
by Zilvinas Bareisis
Commercial Integrator
Etronika Unveils Improved Microsoft Kinect-Based Online Banking
by Rachel Cericola
Finance 2.0
Finovate 2012: Der erste Eindruck
by Boris Janek
Financial Services Club Blog
The best of innovation in finance: #Finovate Europe 2012
by Chris Skinner
Finextra
Live at Finovate
by Pat Carroll
Finovate
AcceptEmail’s Service Creates an Electronic Bill that Can Be Paid by Mobile
Actiance’s Socialite Engage Helps Advisors Manage Social Media
Aimia and Cardlytics Help Merchants Track Offers and Revenue
Backbase Improves Bank 2.0 Portal Manager
Business Centric Services Group Launches CreditHQ
Brokertainment’s StockBattle Lets Users Engage in Social Betting on Stocks
CurrencyFair Launches QuickTrade Feature
Dynamics Shows Off Smart Credit Card
eToro Introduces Guru Finder, Launches iPad App
ETRONIKA Revolutionizes How Users Interact with their Online Bank
Fenergo’s Deal Manager Helps with Client On-Boarding and Account Opening
Figlo Makes Financial Planning Accessible on Any Device
FinovateEurope 2012 Live Twitter Transcript
Finsphere’s Solutions Keep Online Banking Secure
Fiserv Introduces Mobiliti M-Cash
Handpoint Launches Secure Payment Solution for Tablets and Smartphones
Holvi Unveils Group Account Technology
IND Group’s Banking-Front Office Gamifies Personal Finance
InvestorBee From DCisions Helps Users Make Sound Investment Decisions
Ixaris Demonstrates Customizable Card Program in a Box
Kabbage’s ScoreKard Gives Online Merchants a Dashboard of Health
Liqpay’s Zip.liqpay.com Allows for Easy Online Payments
Luup’s Wallet System Facilitates the Internal Authorization Process
Meniga Upgrades PFM to Align with How People Think About their Money
miiCard Launches Open Beta of a Digital Passport for Online Identification
Mootwin Enables Users to Better Manage Mobile Ap
ps
Nutmeg Offers a Tailored Investing and Saving Experience
PayPal Demonstrates Instant Account Creation
Ping Identity Shows How Financial Institutions Can Use Social Networking Logins
Sandstone Launches Mobile Banking App
Serverside’s Technology Creates Viral Marketing Through Facebook
Service2Media Enables Secure Mobile Payments
Striata Launches Paperless Adoption Technology
Tradeshift’s Instant Payments Gives Businesses a Faster Way to Receive Cash from Invoices
VALid from ValidSoft Uses Voice Authentication
Wipro Brings Customer Acquisition to the Tablet

ForresterLogo.jpgForrester Blogs

Finovate Europe 2012: Innovation In Digital Financial Services
by Benjamin Ensor
FSTech
Finovate Europe: best of show winners
by Scott Thompson
Hotwire PR blog
Finovate Europe 2012 – the aftermath
by Ben L
I Programmer
Kinect The Ultimate Security Device
by Harry Fairhead
Inside Brunei fm
ETRONIKA Brings online banking to Gesture Control, But Why?
by Roshan Jerad Perera
miiCard Blog
Impact of Financial Services in 2012, from FinovateEurope
by Cassie Anderson
A Cookie for Your Thoughts
by Cassie Anderson
Mircea Mihaescu Blog
Finovate London– More Old News?
by Mircea Mihaescu
Money Marketing 
Ian McKenna: Technology the key to building scale
by Ian McKenna
Ian McKenna: The new wave of FS tech
by Ian McKenna
My Bank Tracker
Wave Your Arms in the Air: Etronika’s Gesture-Based Banking
by Willy Staley
Nutmeg Blog
Nutmeg wins ‘Best of Show’ at Finovate Europe
by Aisha, Jono and Nick
OCTO Talks!
Innovation dans les services financiers: Retour sur Finovate 2012
by Joseph Glorieux 
Partners in Prepaid
Finovate 2012: New Kids on the Block
by Duygu Tavan
Payment Observer 
Trends and Innovation in Finance: FinovateEurope 2012
by Martin Schuppelius
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Kinect-Powered Online Banking Logs You In With Your Face And Voice
by Emma Hutchings
Slash Gear
ETRONIKA produce Kinect-based online banking
by Chris Burns
TechCrunch Europe
Lithuanian company develops Kinect-powered online banking system
by Mike Butcher
TekFin
Financial Services and Data exhausts
by Yann
Ubergizmo
Kinect based online banking from Etronika a reality now
by Edwin Kee
Visible Banking
Cardlytics: Merchant Coupons within Online Banking [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Currency Fair: the P2P Marketplace to Exchange Currency on your Terms [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
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Etronika: Kinect Banking at the Branch, Minority Report Style [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
etoro: Copy Trading, Gamification and Personal Branding [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Finovate Europe 2012 (Photos, Videos, Crowdsourced Blog Coverage)
by Christophe Langlois 
Holvi: One Stop Shop for Groups – Crowdfunding, Budgeting, Expensing
by Christophe Langlois
iBrokr’s StockBattle: the World’s First P2P Option Game [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois 
IND Group: Bringing Gamification into the Online Bank [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Kabbage: for SMEs, More Social Media Engagement = More Cash [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
LiqPay’s Zip: a Payment Details Shortener ‘bit.ly Style’ [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Meniga’s CEO: PFM Fully Integrated to Online Banking [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Nutmeg: Providing Private Banking Services to the Masses [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Ping Identity: Tapping Social Media to Customize Customer Experience in Banking
by Christophe Langlois
Serverside Group: Customize your Card Design on Facebook [INTERVIEW]
by Christophe Langlois
Vision Research Lab
Finovate– look out for these companies
by Duygu Tavan
Finovate– Who to look out for
by Duygu Tavan
Finovate: Hot stuff from Finland – meet Holvi
by Duygu Tavan
Zawya
Luup launches Mobile Travel Authorisation & Budget Management Service

Ping Identity Shows How Financial Institutions Can Use Social Networking Logins

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Second up, Ping Identity demonstrated how PingFederate and Cloud Identity Connectors integrate with third party products:

“Ping Identity will show how it is possible to use social networking logins to increase customer conversion rates, reduce and simplify risk management, reuse existing infrastructures and technology investments, and increase business agility.”

Product Launched: July 2011

HQ Location: Denver, Colorado
Company Founded: 2003
Metrics: $21 million in recent funding; 200 employees; over 700 worldwide customers
Website: pingidentity.com

Presenting Travis Spencer (Senior Technical Architect)
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