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STIMULATE GROWTH WITH TRANSFORMATIONAL IT SOLUTIONSIT infrastructure solutions for the financial services industry

Financial services institutions are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Customer expectations and demands are growing and changing. Traditional transactional business models are being replaced by an approach focused on improving the quality of customer interactions. As a result, rapidly evolving technologies, along with increasing volumes of data, are being leveraged to deliver new services and applications that improve customer experiences and satisfaction.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

LENOVO — THE OBVIOUS CHOICE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICESIn today’s increasingly customer-centric environment, financial services organizations face large and critical challenges in leveraging technology to grow and succeed. Lenovo is uniquely capable of partnering with the financial sector to help deliver on the promise of a customer-focused approach. We offer IT infrastructure solutions that truly equip the future of financial services.


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TECHNOLOGY FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONWhile customer demands are increasing, the budgets of IT departments in financial institutions are not growing as quickly. So, financial institutions must focus IT spending on technology solutions that foster richer customer interactions and provide new services while maintaining close control of costs. The following technological trends, in particular, will help address the changing landscape and have a significant impact on financial services organizations over the next few years, as per IDC’s Financial Services Futurescape study.

Cloud-first applicationsWithin the next 5 years, 50% of new applications launched by financial institutions will be cloud-based or cloud-delivered, enabling employees to interact with customers more effectively.

Branch transformationBanks will shift emphasis from tellers and transactions to services such as video banking and technology-aided consulting to ensure that the customer is at the center of the experience.

Big dataCompanies will leverage big datatechnologies to learn more aboutcustomers and their behavior.

Video bankingBanks will increasingly adopt new services like video to enable richer and more frequent human interaction with customers.

Third-platform technologiesNew banking business models will require legacy systems to be replaced by cloud, big data, and social media solutions that increase efficiencies and improve time to market for new productsand services.

Upgrading core technologiesModern IT infrastructure is critical to support emerging technologies like big data and video and to maximize operating efficiency of the IT environment.


CLIENT SALES AND SERVICINGTablets and convertibles to personalizecustomer interactionIn the financial sector, an important way to enhance the experience for customers is to equip customer- facing staff with mobile computing devices that provide anytime, anywhere access to information and solutions. Such mobile devices enable staff to service customers instantly and respond to critical situations effectively.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

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

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

Devices that last through a workday without needing to be charged

An added advantage for enabling effective presentations

Solutions from Lenovo

ThinkPad X1 YogaProvides great versatility for customer-facing staff. The world’s lightest 14-inch business 2-in-1 offers four flexible modes to work, present, create, and connect.

ThinkPad X1 TabletGives branch staff a vehicle for instant service — and on-the-go presentations. With the power of a PC, it features a modular design that lets you turn your device into a laptop and a projector.

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INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLUTIONSThe right technology for the right departments.

Thin and light

Safe and secure

Long battery life

WiFi

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BANKING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

VDI solutions for quick access to customerinformation without compromising on securityCustomer information is highly confidential, and financial institutions need to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to that information. This can be enabled through a Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) environment.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

An ideal VDI platform should be able to scale easily to meet a financial institution’s needs as they evolve and grow

Ability to select the right operating system that meets the requirements of your IT infrastructure

VDI solutions enhance security by centralizing the storage and computing functions that would normally be distributed throughout a bank’s IT environment


Scalability

Flexibility

Security


Lenovo Client Virtualization for Citrix XenDesktopHelps reduce costs and offers the flexibility to choose configurations for general-purpose workloads, accelerated graphics workloads, hyper-converged solutions, and shared storage deployments.

Lenovo Client Virtualization for VMware HorizonSupports private cloud and cloud-hosted services, as well as comprehensive image management across any combination of virtual, physical, and bring-your-own device.

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

ThinkCentre M700 Thin ClientsGive your network the flexibility of a client computer running from your server, but with native PC capability and power.


CUSTOMER ANALYTICS AND CRM

Scalable server infrastructure for a competitive advantageToday’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.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

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

Restricted access to data to help companies avoid security breaches


High-throughput

Robust end-point security



System x Solution for SAP HANA on X6 System Pre-configured systemsdesigned to help organizationsinstantly access, model, andanalyze SAP transactional andanalytical data in real time.

Lenovo Big Data for Cloudera / MapR HadoopLeverage 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.

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HIGH-FREQUENCY TRADING AND FUNDS MANAGEMENT

High-performance workstations that execute trades fasterWith the average daily number of trades going through the ceiling, financial service institutions require the right technology with the capacity to take care of the 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.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Workstations with modular designs for efficienttool-less serviceability and upgradeability; patented tri-channel cooling for lower noise and higher reliability

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

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


ThinkStation P710 Workstation/ThinkStation P910 WorkstationSuperior performance, reliability, andusability for any organization, thanks to Intel® Xeon® processors and NVIDIA®

Quadro® graphics.

ThinkStationP710 Workstation

ThinkStationP910 Workstation

Powerful, extremely reliable, and easy to service

Support for multiple displays

ISV certifications

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FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Organizations need storage technologies that speed 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.

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.

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.


Speed access to data

Streamline deployment and ongoing management


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.



A solid foundation for next-generation analytics


LOW-LATENCY TRADING

Make every microsecond work to gain the competitive edge that you needFrom high-performance servers and storage systems to networking equipment and management software, Lenovo and its ecosystem of partners offer a broad portfolio of solutions that can help financial services organizations create, deploy, and operate the latest generations of technologies for low-latency trading.

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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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