Let’s face it, this week’s headlines were pretty much dominated by Russia and Prime Day, thus a lot of the articles I’m sharing this week have a retail flavor to them. Still, though, even if you’re not in retail, odds are you either got caught up in the Prime Day Glitch, bought something on Prime Day, or can learn something from how Amazon and other retailers utilized digital to drive sales and brand recognition on a random day in the middle of July.

Following on the heels of our recent launch of Kony DBX, our new digital banking solution, we’re delighted to say that Kony has received Symitar VIP membership.

Yes, summer’s the season for vacationing, getting a tan, and the next big pop hit to hit the airwaves, but it’s also a popular time for conferences. We’ll be at a few this summer, and if you’re planning on hitting up any of them, be sure to stop by our booth and say, “hi.”

Mobile is not just another channel or device to deliver a reduced functionality of the organization’s website. It is so much more.

A few months ago, we shared with you the first video in the Partners Federal Credit Union Digital Transformation Series, which provided an introduction to Partners’ “Digital 2X” initiative. This week, we’re incredibly excited to bring you the second video of the series, in which the Partners FCU team share their insights on the collaborative process, along with lessons learned as they embrace Agile methodology for the first time.

Research analysts have long performed a valuable purpose in our industry. They anticipate trends, they do a ton of groundwork and data gathering on emerging technologies, and give organizations a baseline from which to compare vendors. As part of this mission, they frequently make bold, tectonic proclamations. These are useful in stimulating thought and as a catalyst for action. Most, not all, come to pass. Most, not all, come to fruition in triple the time predicted. Such is not the case in digital…

We are incredibly excited to learn that Kony has won the inaugural Innovation Series award presented by Callahan & Associates.

Earlier this week Kony customer Partners Federal Credit Union announced the launch of a mini docuseries, throughout which the credit union for The Walt Disney Company will give behind-the-scenes looks into its “Digital 2x” initiative.

A world-class digital experience is not a luxury for financial institutions, it is a must. While our first forays into the digital space were mostly centered around our systems of record, that method is no longer an effective means to keep up with the speed of innovation required to deliver that experience and there is a cost for not staying relevant.