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Technology

Tech the Halls: How Fintech Has Revolutionized Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is a time of joy and generosity, and also a lot of shopping. While we’re busy decking the halls, many of us are also decking our shopping lists with gifts for loved ones. As the years go by, one thing has become increasingly clear: holiday shopping isn't what it used to be. But thanks to the power of fintech, the way we shop, budget, and spend during the holiday season has undergone a remarkable transformation. Some fintech solutions are making holiday shopping more convenient, secure, and personalized than ever before.

Technology

Get the Most Value Out of Your Vendors: Top Questions to Ask When Vetting Potential Partners

Despite current economic conditions, innovative banks are avoiding cuts to their tech budgets. However, many banks are still hesitant to venture away from their core providers and form relationships with other technology vendors. Investing in technology can help community banks improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and reach more customers with an improved customer experience.

Teslar Platform

Take A Peek at Teslar's New Look

Exciting News! As we continue to refine and improve our platform to transform community banking, we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing update. Introducing Teslar’s sleek and intuitive new User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design!

New Faces

Welcome Amanda to the Team

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Earhart to the team as the new Chief Technology Officer!

Technology, Teslar Platform

RPA-Driven Customer Portals for Commercial Banking

Commercial customers are typically a bank’s largest revenue stream. Meeting their needs and providing top-notch experiences for them is a high priority, but most financial technology is not built or suited for commercial customers or complex relationships.

Teslar, Banking

Streamlining Operations and Embracing Innovation: New Market Bank's Success with Teslar Software

New Market Bank is a family-owned community bank that has been serving the South Metro area of Minnesota for over a century. Founded in 1905, the bank has grown to become a $193.4 million institution, with branches in Elko New Market, Lakeville, and Prior Lake. The bank has a rich history of family ownership, with Anita Drentlaw currently serving as CEO, President, and CFO, and representing the fourth generation of her family to lead the bank.

How financial institutions leverage their people and technology in their overarching business will make all the difference as the banking industry moves forward

Banking, Executive Insights

The Intersection of Innovation and People Strategy to Achieve Business Goals

Banks are not just competing with other banks anymore. It is hard to even know who our competitors are when the landscape is rapidly changing, and customer expectations are being based on experiences from other industries – Amazon, Spotify, Walmart, and Chick-fil-A to name a few.

Conferences

IBAT 49th Annual Convention Recap

Our team had a great experience at IBAT’s 49^th Annual Convention in Frisco, TX! This September, industry leaders and partners came together to discuss the latest banking trends and technologies and share insights on navigating the current financial landscape. The convention was packed with informative sessions, fun activities, and networking opportunities.

New Faces

Welcome Gerald Webber to the Team

Please join us in welcoming Gerald Webber to the Sales & Marketing team as the newest Sr. Account Executive!

Banking, Technology

Winning the Battle for Deposits

With tightening margins, inflation, and high interest rates, community bankers face not only a challenging lending environment, but also a battle to sustain deposits. Customers are more knowledgeable than ever and are prepared to shop across multiple channels to find the right fit for their deposit needs. So how can community financial institutions look to compete with larger banks and credit unions to attract those customers?