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2 days ago
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Finastra Positioned as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix: Integrated Payment Platform by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Integrated Payment Platform vendors. Finastra has received strong ratings for its Integrated Payment Platform. The solution demonstrates high performance across both technology excellence and customer impact parameters. QKS Group announced today that it has named Finastra as a 2025 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Integrated Payment Platform, 2025. Pradnya Gugale, Principal Analyst at QKS Group, states, 'Finastra delivers a scalable and modular payment infrastructure through its Global PAYplus and Payments To Go solutions, enabling financial institutions to process high-value, real-time, and cross-border payments with multi-rail interoperability. Its Global Payments Framework approach offers flexible deployment models, API integration, and workflow orchestration tailored to institutions at various stages of modernization. With support for ISO 20022, AI-enabled compliance, and advanced fraud prevention, Finastra ensures operational resilience and regulatory alignment. Finastra is positioned as a SPARK Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix, which makes it a compelling option for banks seeking a future-ready, enterprise-grade payment platform." The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the Integrated Payment Platform providers in the form of the SPARK Matrix™. The study provides strategic information for users to evaluate different vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market positions. Barry Rodrigues, EVP Payments at Finastra, said, 'Being recognized as a leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix demonstrates Finastra's commitment to delivering reliable and resilient payment hub solutions for mission critical transaction processing. Offering an enhanced customer experience, our scalable, microservices based, modular payment infrastructure enables modern, innovative and future-proof payment platforms for financial institutions both large and small around the world. This recognition by QKS Group highlights our dedication to delivering multiple payment rails that meet the evolving needs of our customers.' Additional Resources: For more information about Finastra, visit here For more information about the report, visit here About Finastra Finastra is a global provider of financial services software applications across Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal (retail and digital) Banking. Committed to unlocking the potential of people, businesses and communities everywhere, its vision is to accelerate the future of finance through technology and collaboration, and its pioneering approach is why it is trusted by ~8,100 financial institutions, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks. For more information, visit Media Contact James McKennaSenior PR Manager, 845-546-2745 About QKS GroupQKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit ResearchMedia Contacts:Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations QKS Group Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: shraddha.r@ Content Source: us on LinkedIn: CONTACT: Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations QKS Group Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts01949 United States Email:shraddha.r@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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2 days ago
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FOCAL by Mozn is Positioned as the Leader in the SPARK Matrix: Know Your Customer (KYC) Solutions, 2025 by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Know Your Customer (KYC) solution vendors. FOCAL by Mozn, with its comprehensive technology and customer experience management, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer Group has named FOCAL by Mozn as a SPARK leader in their analysis of the SPARK Matrix™: Know Your Customer (KYC) Solutions, 2025 market. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing a competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK Matrix delivers strategic insights that help users assess provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions. FOCAL by Mozn was recognized as a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Know Your Customer (KYC) Solutions, 2025, reflecting its accelerated innovation across AI-driven compliance automation, multilingual name screening, and behavioral risk intelligence. Its platform's modular design and seamless data integrations enable end-to-end KYC workflows, from identity verification and onboarding to ongoing monitoring with real-time risk scoring. With proprietary technologies for phonetic and linguistic risk detection, and advanced graph-based link analysis, FOCAL empowers institutions to uncover hidden relationships and adapt to evolving financial crime risks. FOCAL's rapid advancements in automation, contextual risk modeling, and Arabic/Latin-script precision position it as a leader in the evolving KYC landscape. QKS Group defines 'Know Your Customer (KYC) solution as an integrated technology framework that helps financial institutions verify customer identities, assess risk, and meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. A comprehensive end-to-end KYC solution integrates key processes such as customer onboarding, sanctions and PEP screening, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), risk assessment and scoring, and ongoing monitoring. Leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, robust KYC solutions analyze customer data and behavioral patterns to detect anomalies and flag potential risks. These solutions also support perpetual KYC (pKYC), beneficial ownership analysis, and real-time decisioning, enhancing accuracy and responsiveness. By automating core compliance functions and enabling seamless integration with internal systems and external data sources, a comprehensive KYC solution improves accuracy, efficiency, and strengthen an institution's financial crime risk management framework.' 'FOCAL by Mozn is adopting an AI-powered approach to modern KYC, blending intelligent risk detection, multilingual name screening, and behavioral analytics into a flexible compliance solution. Built to support the complexities of financial institutions across emerging markets, FOCAL offers robust risk scoring models reflecting jurisdictional needs. The platform also incorporates configurable workflows, API-based integrations, and explainable AI techniques that support transparency in decision-making. FOCAL's modular design and growing automation place it at the forefront of modern KYC platforms, enabling institutions to address evolving regulatory requirements with agility, accuracy, and assurance.' said Siddharth Arya, Senior Analyst at QKS Group. Malik Alyousef, Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer at Mozn, said 'Our recognition as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™ for Know Your Customer (KYC) Solutions by QKS Group is a testament to our relentless efforts and commitment to achieving excellence and innovation in the Financial Crime space. Our cutting-edge AI-driven FOCAL platform minimizes false positives and improves screening & detection precision. We enable an end-to-end KYC Compliance solution making compliance with regulations simple, easy, and effortless while providing frictionless customer experience. Our team remains dedicated to continuously improving and enhancing our FOCAL platform, to meet the evolving needs of our customers and regulatory landscape be it local or global.' Additional Resources: For more information about Mozn About Mozn: Mozn is a technology company committed to advancing digital humanity through the harnessing of artificial intelligence to build enterprise AI-powered products – FOCAL, the End-to-end Fraud Prevention and AML Compliance platform and OSOS, the leading Arabic Gen AI platform – along with tailored AI solutions designed to meet the unique needs of enterprises across various sectors. Mozn is at the forefront of technological innovation, striving to redefine the limits of what is possible in the digital age. Media Contact For more information, please contact Mozn through: media@ About QKS Group: QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit Media Contact: QKS Group Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: shraddha.r@ Content Source: Follow us on LinkedIn: CONTACT: Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations QKS Group Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts01949 United States Email:shraddha.r@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Upturn
23-05-2025
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Cegid Positioned as the Leader and Ace Performer in the SPARK MatrixTM: Unified Retail Commerce Platform, 2025 by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QKS Group has named Cegid as a technology leader & ace performer in their SPARK Matrix™ Unified Retail Commerce Platform, 2025. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing a competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, SPARK Matrix™ delivers strategic insights that help users assess provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions. Cegid is recognized as a technology leader & ace performer in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Unified Retail Commerce Platform (URCP) owing to its strong expertise in enabling real-time, cross-channel retail operations. The Cegid retail platform is noted for its ability to unify in-store and digital experiences through a centralized architecture that supports inventory visibility, order management, clienteling, and POS integration. Designed to address the operational challenges of global retailers, Cegid enables consistent customer experience, Agile fulfillment, and streamlined store operations across multiple geographies. Its composable capabilities, native mobility, and scalable cloud infrastructure make it a preferred choice for retail enterprises seeking to modernize legacy systems and drive omnichannel execution with operational clarity. QKS Group defines Unified Retail Commerce Platform (URCP) as an 'integrated, real-time solution that consolidates all retail operations, including point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce, mobile commerce, order management, supply chain logistics, customer relationship management (CRM), and financial reconciliation into a single, real-time operational framework.' The platform includes real-time inventory management, dynamic order orchestration, unified customer profiles, and API-first adaptability, enabling scalability and cross-channel optimization. Additionally, URCP enhances operational efficiency, reduces IT complexity, and improves the customer experience through advanced personalization capabilities. 'Cegid's unified retail commerce platform addresses a critical gap in the retail technology stack by centralizing store operations, inventory visibility, and customer engagement into a single, scalable system,' says Prakhar Bansal, Analyst at QKS Group. 'Its modular architecture, real-time data synchronization, and strong POS-clienteling integration make it particularly effective for retailers operating across multi-format and multi-country environments. Cegid stands out for its focus on operational execution-bridging front-end experience with back-end efficiency to support consistent omnichannel delivery.' 'We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a 'Leader' in this global study by QKS Group. This distinction highlights not only the strength of our technology platform, but also our ability to support retailers in their international expansion—while ensuring local compliance and operational excellence. Most importantly, it's the trust and collaboration of our clients that drive us forward. They inspire us to keep innovating and delivering intelligent, unified solutions that elevate their retail experience worldwide.' said Nathalie Echinard, General Manager of Retail Business Division at Cegid. The Unified Retail Commerce Platform market is experiencing accelerated growth as retailers seek to eliminate channel silos and build cohesive, data-driven customer journeys. Advancements in API-first architecture, real-time data synchronization, and composable commerce are driving platform consolidation across POS, inventory management, clienteling, order orchestration, and customer engagement. The adoption of unified commerce strategies is further fueled by the need to support cross-channel fulfillment models, localized pricing, and consistent customer experiences across regions and store formats. As retailers prioritize operational agility, data unification, and store digitization, unified retail commerce platforms are emerging as foundational infrastructure for scalable, customer-centric retail transformation. Additional Resources: For more information, visit Cegid About Cegid: Cegid is a European leading provider of cloud business management solutions for finance (cash-flow, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), CPAs, retail and entrepreneurial sectors. With a solid full cloud business model, Cegid provides long-term commitment to its customers, superior and distinctive experiences and helps companies of all sizes accelerate their digital business transformation, locally and worldwide. Cegid combines a forward-thinking and pragmatic approach of the business with strong capacity to innovate, an in-depth expertise in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and an understanding of regulations and compliance. In today's rapidly changing world, Cegid makes more possible by helping customers unleash their potential thanks to innovative and purposeful business solutions. Bolstered by its strong international ambition and reach, its 500,000 customers, Cegid has 4,400 employees and sells its solutions in 130 countries. Cegid reported revenues of €967 million (as of December 31, 2024). Pascal Houillon has been the CEO since March 2017. For more information: About QKS Group: QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit Media Contact: QKS GroupShraddha Roy PR & Media RelationsRegus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: [email protected]
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Cegid Positioned as the Leader and Ace Performer in the SPARK MatrixTM: Unified Retail Commerce Platform, 2025 by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QKS Group has named Cegid as a technology leader & ace performer in their SPARK Matrix™ Unified Retail Commerce Platform, 2025. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing a competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, SPARK Matrix™ delivers strategic insights that help users assess provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions. Cegid is recognized as a technology leader & ace performer in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Unified Retail Commerce Platform (URCP) owing to its strong expertise in enabling real-time, cross-channel retail operations. The Cegid retail platform is noted for its ability to unify in-store and digital experiences through a centralized architecture that supports inventory visibility, order management, clienteling, and POS integration. Designed to address the operational challenges of global retailers, Cegid enables consistent customer experience, Agile fulfillment, and streamlined store operations across multiple geographies. Its composable capabilities, native mobility, and scalable cloud infrastructure make it a preferred choice for retail enterprises seeking to modernize legacy systems and drive omnichannel execution with operational clarity. QKS Group defines Unified Retail Commerce Platform (URCP) as an 'integrated, real-time solution that consolidates all retail operations, including point-of-sale (POS), e-commerce, mobile commerce, order management, supply chain logistics, customer relationship management (CRM), and financial reconciliation into a single, real-time operational framework.' The platform includes real-time inventory management, dynamic order orchestration, unified customer profiles, and API-first adaptability, enabling scalability and cross-channel optimization. Additionally, URCP enhances operational efficiency, reduces IT complexity, and improves the customer experience through advanced personalization capabilities. 'Cegid's unified retail commerce platform addresses a critical gap in the retail technology stack by centralizing store operations, inventory visibility, and customer engagement into a single, scalable system,' says Prakhar Bansal, Analyst at QKS Group. 'Its modular architecture, real-time data synchronization, and strong POS-clienteling integration make it particularly effective for retailers operating across multi-format and multi-country environments. Cegid stands out for its focus on operational execution-bridging front-end experience with back-end efficiency to support consistent omnichannel delivery.' 'We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a 'Leader' in this global study by QKS Group. This distinction highlights not only the strength of our technology platform, but also our ability to support retailers in their international expansion—while ensuring local compliance and operational excellence. Most importantly, it's the trust and collaboration of our clients that drive us forward. They inspire us to keep innovating and delivering intelligent, unified solutions that elevate their retail experience worldwide.' said Nathalie Echinard, General Manager of Retail Business Division at Cegid. The Unified Retail Commerce Platform market is experiencing accelerated growth as retailers seek to eliminate channel silos and build cohesive, data-driven customer journeys. Advancements in API-first architecture, real-time data synchronization, and composable commerce are driving platform consolidation across POS, inventory management, clienteling, order orchestration, and customer engagement. The adoption of unified commerce strategies is further fueled by the need to support cross-channel fulfillment models, localized pricing, and consistent customer experiences across regions and store formats. As retailers prioritize operational agility, data unification, and store digitization, unified retail commerce platforms are emerging as foundational infrastructure for scalable, customer-centric retail transformation. Additional Resources: For more information, visit Cegid SPARK MatrixTM: Unified Retail Commerce Platform, 2025 About Cegid: Cegid is a European leading provider of cloud business management solutions for finance (cash-flow, tax, ERP), human resources (payroll, talent management), CPAs, retail and entrepreneurial sectors. With a solid full cloud business model, Cegid provides long-term commitment to its customers, superior and distinctive experiences and helps companies of all sizes accelerate their digital business transformation, locally and worldwide. Cegid combines a forward-thinking and pragmatic approach of the business with strong capacity to innovate, an in-depth expertise in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and an understanding of regulations and compliance. In today's rapidly changing world, Cegid makes more possible by helping customers unleash their potential thanks to innovative and purposeful business solutions. Bolstered by its strong international ambition and reach, its 500,000 customers, Cegid has 4,400 employees and sells its solutions in 130 countries. Cegid reported revenues of €967 million (as of December 31, 2024). Pascal Houillon has been the CEO since March 2017. For more information: About QKS Group: QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit Media Contact: QKS GroupShraddha Roy PR & Media Relations Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: shraddha.r@ Content Source: CONTACT: Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations QKS Group Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts01949 United States Email:shraddha.r@
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Verimatrix positioned as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK MatrixTM for In-App Protection by QKS Group
Middleton, Massachusetts, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading In-App Protection vendors. Verimatrix has been recognized for its comprehensive in-app protection capabilities, earning strong ratings across both Technology Excellence and Customer Impact in the latest SPARK Matrix™. The company has also been named an Ace Performer a recognition given to vendors that demonstrate revenue growth potential, partnership strategy, and customer acquisition—all evaluated over the last one-year period or since the previous SPARK Matrix assessment. QKS Group announced today that it has named Verimatrix as a 2025 technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™: In-App Protection, 2025. Ayush Patidar, Analyst at QKS Group, states, 'Verimatrix XTD offers a robust and unified approach to application security which combines zero-code protection, AI-driven threat detection, and real-time response across mobile, web, desktop, and embedded platforms. Its seamless CI/CD and SIEM integration ensures that security is embedded during the application development phase.' 'With features like Whitebox Cryptography and managed threat intelligence, Verimatrix XTD helps organizations to proactively defend against evolving threats while maintaining performance and user experience." adds Ayush. The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the In-App Protection providers in the form of the SPARK Matrix™. The study also provides strategic information for users to evaluate different vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market positions. 'It's one thing to be recognized as a leader year after year—but being named an Ace Performer puts Verimatrix XTD in a league of its own,' said Jon Samsel, Head of Cybersecurity Business and Global Marketing at Verimatrix. 'Verimatrix XTD isn't just growing—we're setting the pace for what modern app protection should look like.' The study notes Verimatrix XTD's strength as a truly comprehensive security suite that provides an AI/ML-driven anomaly detection system that continuously monitors app, device, and network behaviors to identify suspicious activities such as tampering, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, and overlay-based phishing attacks like accessibility malware. XTD detects high-risk behavior in the early stages, enabling organizations to block or mitigate threats in real time, strengthening fraud prevention and data protection while ensuring a seamless user experience. Other noted strengths in the study include: Zero-code injection technology allows security defenses to be embedded into applications at runtime and eliminates the need for manual code modifications or security SDKs. Comprehensive environment checks that detect rooted/jailbroken devices, emulator usage, debugging tools, virtual environments, and other indicators of compromise. Seamless integration with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, allowing organizations to incorporate real-time app security insights into their broader cybersecurity monitoring framework. Additional Resources: For more information about Verimatrix, visit Here About Verimatrix Verimatrix (Euronext Paris: VMX, FR0010291245) helps power the modern connected world with security made for people. We protect digital content, applications, and devices with intuitive, people-centered and frictionless security. Leading brands turn to Verimatrix to secure premium movies, live streaming sports, sensitive financial and healthcare data, mission-critical mobile applications, and much more. We enable the trusted connections our customers depend on to deliver compelling content and experiences to millions of consumers around the world. Verimatrix helps partners get to market faster, scale easily, protect valuable revenue streams, and win new business. Visit Media Contacts:Verimatrix Investor Contact: Jean-François Labadie, Chief Financial Officerfinance@ Michael Verimatrix Media Contact: Matthew Zintel About QKS Group QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit ResearchMedia Contacts: QKS Group Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: shraddha.r@ Content Source: CONTACT: Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations QKS Group Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts01949 United States Email:shraddha.r@
