Part of the challenge for banks and credit unions looking to convert to digitally focused institutions is that it requires a new way of thinking.

Launching a digital banking solution is a large task that requires a great deal of planning and detail. Here are the top 5 areas you and your team should focus on for a successful go live strategy.

Several of us from Kony recently spent a few days in Las Vegas at Money 20/20, where we spent a lot of time talking with folks about our digital banking solution and our partnership with Diebold Nixdorf (who by the way announced their new digital banking offering—Vynamic Mobile—which is powered by Kony). We also took the time to attend as many sessions as we could, and listening to the things banking and fintech professionals were talking about the most.

With the news constantly filled with reports of security breaches, consumers and business leaders are understandably worried about their data and the data of their customers. Here are 3 steps banks and credit unions can take to mitigate security breaches.

Last month we had the opportunity to present a demo at FinovateFall of our digital banking app, including a preview of some new features we’ve been working on.

Even as the financial services industry undergoes significant disruptions, USA’s credit unions face a two-fold problem.

Banks and credit unions are no longer boxed in as financial companies – they’re becoming tech companies. Digital banking – and the ability to deliver great banking experiences seamlessly across any customer touchpoint– is among the fastest drivers of new business for financial institutions.

Kony’s Chairman and CEO, Tom Hogan, recently sat down for an in-depth interview with John Janclaes, President and CEO of Partners Federal Credit Union, for the BIGcast - CSuite Edition Podcast. Tom and John covered a lot of ground on topics such as the future of banking and leadership, so we’ll be breaking the transcript up into two parts. That being said, if you would rather listen to the podcast, you can do that too.

It’s no secret that digital has been and will continue to rapidly drive change across retail banking. What was cool and new last year is ho-hum today, and banks are finding themselves searching for cutting-edge technologies that will help them create amazing digital experiences.