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EQUIPPING THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY TO BE FUTURE-READY

IT infrastructure solutions for the financial sector

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In the financial sector, the proliferation of technological advancements – and the speed at which these take place – is remarkable. To keep pace with the transformation, and to meet the digital customer’s expectations, the financial services industry (FSI) is proactively adopting agile, future-ready IT ecosystems and increasing spends on advanced technologies.

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The changing face of the financial services industry


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Technology for the next generationThe FSI is in a state of transition. Innovative technologies like IoT, robotics, behavioral analytics, and convergence technologies to integrate historical and real time financial data are changing or posing to change the business landscape. It is imperative for financial companies to start preparing for this onslaught of technology.

Data securityand complianceData security has become even more important than before. Technological advancements have pushed the sophistication of data breaches to extreme levels. Data security is critical in preserving brand equity and a competitive edge, as well as to be in compliance with regulatory norms.

WorkforceenablementIn an attempt to catch up with the digital trend, many FS firms are trying to enhance their customer interaction. But this can be achieved only when FS employees are well equipped in the new age work environment.

Third-platformtechnologiesNew FSI IT models will require legacy systems to be replaced by cloud, big data, and social media solutions. This in turn will help to increase e�ciency and improve time to market for new products and services.

Preparing for technologieslike AI and IoTAI and IoT are opening up new realms in operational processes by streamlining and enhancing customer understanding and interactions. Given the potential of these technologies to impact business, FSIs have already started investing in them.

Deployment of cloud and cloud-first appsCustomers are going completely digital and expect enhanced levels of interactive technology. FS firms must keep pace – they cannot remain trapped in an outdated banking system while FinTech companies step in and lure customers to the cloud.

Data-driven decision makingThe FSI must take advantage of the vast repository of big data being generated due to large scale digitization. Advanced analytics and digital behavior tracking have provided wide scale access to customer information and patterns. Financial services (FS) firms must use this data to develop innovative services for customers.


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The right technology for the right departments.

Infrastructure for the next generation of solutions

Client sales and servicing

Factors to consider

Tablets and convertibles to personalize customer interaction

In the financial sector, an important way to enhance the experience for customers is to equip customer-facing sta� with mobile computing devices that provide anytime, anywhere access to information and solutions. Such mobile devices enable your workforce to service customers instantly and respond to critical situations e�ectively.

Thin and light

Devices that can be carried around easily and do not compromise on user experience and robust performance

Safe and secure

End-point security to ensure that customer and financial information is safe

Long battery life

Devices that last through a workday without needing to be charged

WiFi

A necessity for the mobile generation to enable anywhere, anytime, any way working


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ThinkPad X1 YogaThe ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a convertible notebook with multi-mode flexibility, high-performance functionality, and a built-in rechargeable pen. The X1 Yoga excels at adapting to your various needs with the redesigned pen, an improved keyboard, and a great visual experience.

ThinkPad X1 CarbonThe lightest notebook in its class at less than 2.5 pounds (1.14kg), it is also the smallest. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon fits a high-quality 14-inch IPS display into a 13-inch form factor, without compromising on performance or durability. A full complement of ports, infrared camera, connectivity, and security ensure that the X1 Carbon delivers maximum performance on all fronts.

Key Di�erentiators

Dual-array digital microphones with noise cancellation

Garaged storage and charging for the X1 Yoga

Unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber for superior strength and rigidity


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Banking and asset managementVDI solutions for quick access to customer information without compromising on security

Customer information is highly confidential, and you need to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to it. This can be enabled through a Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) environment.

Factors to consider

Scalability

An ideal VDI platform should be able to scale easily to meet your needs as you evolve and grow

Flexibility

Select a virtualization platform that supports a range of virtual desktop and virtual application scenarios using a combination of industry-proven hardware and software

Security

VDI solutions enhance security by centralizing the storage and computing functions that would normally be distributed throughout your IT environment


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Lenovo ThinkAgile HX SeriesCloud-like agility that is cost e�ective and easy to use

Designed for easy deployment and manageability in scale-out clusters, the Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series integrates Nutanix software onto Lenovo’s highly reliable and scalable servers. These appliances ship fully integrated, tested, and configured so that you can dramatically accelerate your time to value and reduce your infrastructure maintenance time and costs.

ThinkCentre X1Loaded with business-ready features and easy manageability solutions, this AIO gives you all the power of a desktop with a profile as thin as a laptop’s.

ThinkCentre M Series Thin ClientsGives your network the flexibility of a client computer running from your server, but with native PC capability and power.

Dynamically manages and monitors the heat to maintain consistent temperature

Beyond Mil-Spec testing for shocks, drops, power surges, unstable currents, humidity, and extreme temperatures

67% reduction in repair rate which is 37% times better than industry average*

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Scalable server infrastructure for a competitive advantage

Today’s financial service providers are acquiring and analyzing large volumes of data from multiple sources. Analysis of this big data is being used to unlock insights that help personalize interactions with customers, develop customized banking products, create marketing campaigns, and even identify trends that lead to new or untapped markets.


Customer analytics and CRM

Factors to consider

High-throughput

Capacity that enables faster response time, lower cost of ownership, high availability, and disaster recovery

Resilience

A resilient enterprise platform with revolutionary database performance for the most demanding analytic workloads and queries

Robust end-point security

Restricted access to data to help you avoid security breaches


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System x Solution for SAP HANA on X6 System

powered by Intel® Xeon® processor

Pre-configured systems designed to help you instantly access, model, and analyze SAP transactional and analytical data in real time.

Lenovo Multi-platform Solutions for Big Data

Leverage Lenovo System x servers with validated reference architectures that deliver outstanding scalability, industry-leading transaction processing, and high-throughput capacity for faster time to value.powered by Intel® Xeon® processor

SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse AcceleratorSAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse Accelerator (BWA) provides a complete picture of your business from diverse data sources. It extends the reach of traditional SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse environments and enables near real-time analytics.



Most airtight platform security; most reliable and ranked #1 in uptime

Reduced cost and increased agility through uncompromised design for generations of CPU, memory, and networking

Highest e�ciency with Platinum power supplies, extended operating temperature range and low power memory

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Factors to consider

Powerful, extremely reliable, and easy to service

Workstations with modular designs for e�cient tool-less serviceability and upgradeability; patented tri-channel cooling for lower noise and higher reliability

Support for multiple displays

Native support for multiple independent monitors; support for up to 16 displays using cloning and the GPU specs to power all displays e�ectively

ISV certifications

Financial solution ISV certification to ensure software and hardware compatibility; stable and reliable operations; highest level of support from the software


High-frequency trading and funds managementHigh-performance workstations that execute trades faster

With the average daily number of trades going through the ceiling, financial service institutions require the right technology with the capacity to take care of increased volumes, speed in trading, and flexibility to be able to integrate trading across asset classes and across markets. To do this, you need highly specialized software like MetaStock or TradeStation®, which need high graphics and performance capabilities for uninterrupted work.


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ThinkStation P Series Workstations/ThinkPad P Series Mobile Workstations




Better cooling and 24/7 uninterrupted performance;tools-free component accessibility; whisper quiet at only 24dB idle noise

Powerful performance with FLEX Drives (M.2 PCIe SSDs): 3x faster than standard SSDs

Certified to work on all key ISV applications

ThinkStation P Series: superior performance, reliability, and usability for your organization, thanks to Intel® Xeon® processors.

ThinkPad P Series: the power of a workstation with the portability of a laptop. Cutting-edge technology to handle your compute-intensive needs with ISV-certified applications, lightning-fast graphics and processing.

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Factors to consider

Speed access to data

Deploy storage technologies that speed up data access – such as Fusion-io PCIe Gen 3 cards to help accelerate I/O-bound applications, and NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express), which provides a standard PCIe interface to SSDs for lower latency and better performance.

Streamline deployment and ongoing management

For complex trading platform requirements, deploy Intelligent Cluster, which provides pre-integrated and tested configurations with the ability to customize systems to meet specific needs.

A solid foundation for next-generation analytics

To expand into online transaction processing (OLTP) or analytics, your data center needs a proven track record of lowest failure rates, lowest downtime, and industry-leading self-diagnostic and manageability solutions.


Low-latency tradingMake every microsecond work to gain the competitive edge that you need

From high-performance servers and storage systems to networking equipment and management software, Lenovo and its ecosystem of partners o�er a broad portfolio of solutions that can help you create, deploy, and operate the latest generations of technologies for low-latency trading.


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NeXtScale SystemEasily mix and match air- or water-cooled servers, accelerators, and storage in a dense chassis and use industry-standard networking and racks for ultimate cost savings.



Lenovo Intelligent ClusterComposed of best-in-industry components – Lenovo servers, storage, software, networking, and third-party devices – this solution can help you significantly reduce deployment time, risk, and costs.

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Equip your futureWhether you’re a bank, insurer, investment firm, or FinTech company, a stronger end-to-end IT infrastructure can help you chart new paths forward.

Discover how Lenovo can play a critical role in the future of financial services at Lenovo.com/financialservices.

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