Intelligent Fin.tech Issue 19 | Page 6

NEWS

Admiral selects Google Cloud to accelerate innovative customer experiences

Admiral , a leading financial services company in the UK and part of the Admiral Group , has selected Google Cloud as a strategic cloud partner .

Under the terms of the agreement , Admiral ’ s core insurance operations , including insurance policy administration and digital systems , will now be powered by Google Cloud . The company will also use Google Cloud technologies to develop new digital products and services , such as making further improvements to its customer-facing mobile app .
The collaboration will enable Admiral to accelerate timeto-market for new products and services by deploying containerised cloud applications and adopting new software development practices . Admiral will continue to improve operational efficiency using Google Cloud ’ s data analytics capabilities , and better serve its customers with Google Cloud ’ s AI and Machine Learning services .
“ With our customers at the heart of everything we do , Admiral is delighted to join forces with Google Cloud to help us achieve our strategic goals ,” said Admiral CIO Alan Patefield-Smith . “ Google Cloud ’ s cutting-edge tech and expertise allows us to accelerate our Digital Transformation journey and helps us to deliver forward-thinking customer experiences .”
“ Admiral is an innovative insurer that has delivered many firsts to the market . We are proud to support its continued commitment to giving its customers the very best products and services across its insurance portfolio ,” said Helen Kelisky , MD , Google Cloud , UKI .

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team selects EY to implement Microsoft Dynamics solution

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has selected EY to implement its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain solution .

EY will provide consulting services to support Haas adopt greater system functionality through the Microsoft Dynamics platform . The mandate will involve the configuration and development of Microsoft Dynamics utilising the EY Rapid Foundation service – a pre-built Microsoft Dynamics solution with leading practice processes that will accelerate the deployment of the solution .
The platform will enable Haas to access new functionality using the Microsoft Power Platform including the ability for mobile devices to approve transactions on the go , a warehouse solution allowing barcode tracking of car components throughout the supply chain , and use of the Microsoft Azure Data Lake to store historical , transactional and other data for reporting and analysis purposes .
Ayao Komatsu , Team Principal of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team , said : “ We ’ re excited to collaborate with EY as we begin our journey to adopt greater system functionality through Microsoft Dynamics . The platform has the potential to be a game changer for MoneyGram Haas F1 Team by elevating our operational efficiency and empowering us to further embrace cutting-edge technology . The expertise of the EY team to help implement the solution , as well as laying the foundation for our future growth and innovation , will help us to achieve our aim of positioning MoneyGram Haas F1 Team at the forefront of technological advancement in the sport .”
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