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Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
NBB Bags MEED Awards
TDT | Manama Bahrain's National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has secured two top accolades at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025, reinforcing its leadership position in the Kingdom's financial services sector. NBB was named Best Retail Bank – Bahrain and received the award for Best Payment Ecosystem Integration for Corporates for its innovative banking platforms DigiCorp and DigiConnect. Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer at NBB, described the double honour as a testament to the bank's commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and pioneering digital experiences across Bahrain's banking industry. Retail banking excellence NBB's recognition as Best Retail Bank – Bahrain highlighted its continuous drive to enhance customer experience through digital innovation. The bank introduced a new youth-oriented product and upgraded its mobile services, allowing users to open accounts instantly, apply for credit cards and access personal finance solutions via the app. In a significant step towards sustainability, NBB also opened Bahrain's first carbon-free banking branch in Madinat Khalifa. The building achieved the US Green Building Council's prestigious LEED Platinum certification, underscoring NBB's dedication to responsible banking and environmental stewardship. The bank's Yalla Family Account has empowered parents to set up accounts for their children and monitor spending, helping younger customers learn savings and budgeting skills in a secure environment. Corporate banking leadership In the corporate sector, NBB was recognised for the success of its digital banking platforms DigiCorp and DigiConnect. These solutions offer streamlined treasury management, real-time rate calculations, and seamless mobile app connectivity, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency for large corporations and SMEs. Since launch, the platforms have driven growth in corporate client acquisition and transaction volumes, strengthening NBB's role in supporting Bahrain's business community. Ed James, Head of Content and Analysis at MEED, commended NBB's performance, noting that the bank's innovative approach and customer-first mindset have set a strong example for regional peers. With its dual victory at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards, NBB has underlined its strategic focus on customer-centricity, operational excellence and its ongoing contribution to the Kingdom's financial sector.
Biz Bahrain
11-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
NBB Wins MEED's MENA Banking Excellence Awards in 2025
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has once again reinforced its leadership within the Kingdom's banking landscape by securing two major accolades at the MEED MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2025. The Bank was named Best Retail Bank – Bahrain, and received top honours for Best Payment Ecosystem Integration for its flagship corporate banking platforms NBB DigiCorp and DigiConnect. Commenting on the occasion, Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer at NBB said, 'This recognition across two major categories reaffirms our commitment to serve the Kingdom's diverse financial needs with distinction. Whether by pioneering digital experiences for families, playing a pivotal role in empowering SMEs, or reimagining the corporate banking ecosystem through technology, NBB continues to set new benchmarks for excellence and impact in Bahrain's banking sector.' Ed James, Head of Content & Analysis at MEED added, 'NBB has demonstrated an outstanding determination to banking brilliance across key areas. With DigiCorp and DigiConnect, NBB's bold approach to streamlining client's treasury and ERP connectivity sets a strong example of innovation in action. In retail banking, the Yalla Family Banking proposition and Bahrain's first net-zero carbon branch solidify NBB's leadership in the market. Meanwhile, through different initiatives, the Bank has strengthened its role as a key enabler of the growth of the Kingdom's entrepreneurial ecosystem.' The Best Retail Bank – Bahrain award recognises NBB's achievements in delivering a holistic retail banking experience driven by digital innovation, exceptional customer service, and alignment with its ESG principles. The Bank launched a new youth-focused product and enhanced its digital banking capabilities with services that include instant account opening, credit card applications, and personal finance acquisition through an app-based journey. NBB also inaugurated its carbon-free branch in Madinat Khalifa, Bahrain's first sustainable building to achieve the USGBC's esteemed LEED Platinum certification, advancing its sustainability agenda. Additionally, its broader efforts in making social housing more accessible for citizens and providing attractive financing solutions for energy-efficient vehicles further underscore its commitment to responsible banking. Among the Bank's standout product introductions was the Yalla Family Account, allowing parents to open accounts for their children via the NBB Digital Banking App and manage spending via a specialised dashboard. The comprehensive solution helps children learn financial discipline and develop saving habits in a safe environment. The Points by NBB loyalty platform continued to grow its market reach with cashback, raffle entries, vouchers, air mile redemptions, and donation options. The Best Payment Ecosystem Integration award recognised the impact of NBB DigiCorp and DigiConnect, digital corporate banking platforms serving large corporations and SMEs. These solutions simplify payments, working capital management, and reporting, with streamlined workflows and mobile app support for seamless transactions. Since launch, these platforms have driven notable growth in corporate client acquisition, transaction value, and transaction volume, owing to its intuitive design and robust mobile capabilities. Built on a scalable infrastructure, DigiCorp enables real-time treasury rate calculations, API connectivity and seamless host-to-host integration via DigiConnect reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiencies. The MEED awards reflect NBB's strategic focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence, delivering measurable impact across key growth segments. The Bank remains committed to strengthening Bahrain's financial landscape through its purpose-driven strategy.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Digi Unveils MQTT for Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M to Transform IIoT Data Integration
Digi Unveils MQTT for Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M to Transform IIoT Data Integration Delivers low-latency, standards-based MQTT integration for scalable IIoT deployments across water, energy and industrial automation sectors MINNEAPOLIS, May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII), a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, today announced the release of MQTT for Digi Connect® Sensor XRT-M, designed for water and wastewater management, oil and gas, and industrial automation applications. MQTT for the Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M is available now. Organizations seeking to simplify and accelerate their IIoT sensor connectivity can contact Digi Sales to schedule a demo and experience the future of industrial data integration firsthand. This breakthrough offering sets a new benchmark for Industrial IoT (IIoT) connectivity by delivering seamless, instant sensor data integration for industries where speed and reliability are critical. Why it matters: In today's industrial landscape, slow and complicated sensor integration can lead to costly downtime, inefficient operations, and missed insights. MQTT for the Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M addresses these challenges by offering rapid deployment, flexible data reporting, seamless integration with Digi Axess or standard MQTT brokers, and reliable, scalable data flow using the proven MQTT protocol. "For IIoT operators, time is money," said Brian Kirkendall, VP and General Manager of Infrastructure Management at Digi International. "With MQTT for Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M, we're eliminating the complexity of sensor data integration. Customers get a rapid setup, flexible reporting options, and industry-leading reliability — right out of the box." What sets it apart: MQTT for Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M goes beyond the standard with features designed to reduce friction and accelerate value. Intuitive self-service setup: Eliminate complex configurations with an easy onboarding experience Versatile data flow: Route data to the cloud, a private broker, or both for maximum flexibility Faster time to value: Get devices online and data flowing quickly, minimizing operational delays Uncompromising reliability: Engineered for mission-critical operations where consistent data transmission is a must For more information, visit About Digi International Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions. It helps companies create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security and reliability. Founded in 1985, Digi has helped customers connect more than 100 million things and counting. For more information, visit
