Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Demand for digital solutions continues to accelerate, making innovation an imperative for community banks looking to excel in today’s evolving market. That’s why ICBA makes innovation a priority and provides community banks with the information and tools necessary to grow and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

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Innovation Rhode Island Community Bank Community 134

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

(L-R): Union Savings Bank’s executive vice president, Rick Judd; vice president of digital channels Chris Barlow; and director of USB Innovation Center Peter Scotch at USB’s historical Main Street Danbury, Conn., Community banks have long been a bastion of relationship-focused service. Photos by Mike Yamin. By Aileen McDonough.

Rhode Island 151

Rhode Island Community Bank Community Tools 151

NCR

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Aware of the disruptive changes in how banking products and services are delivered, community banks continue adopting new technologies to keep up with competition and customers’ demand. Will a mobile banking app really help to solve community banks’ challenges or is it just a waste of money? A way to outcompete?

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Community Bank Community Mobile Rhode Island 40

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Café X Technologies. Cafe X is a robotic cafe in San Francisco that serves premium coffee using mobile ordering and automation technology. It’s the first cafe of its kind from Cafe X Technologies, which is focused on increasing productivity in the service industry through automation. Total Disclosed Funding: $5.1M.

Maine 70

Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

We’re continuing to improve our defenses, and I think this also underscores that there are just constant attacks from people who are trying to take over accounts or steal information from people in our community.”. Currently, the company is involved in a class action lawsuit with Rhode Island’s Pension Fund related to the data breaches.

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Google Apple Security Data 76

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Company: AOptix Technologies. Select VC Investors: Bill Gates, CapX Partners, Constellation Technology Ventures. Company: Powa Technologies. The Nectar system had its roots at MIT’s Microsystems Technology Lab — and may have simply left the lab a few years too early. via TechCrunch. Total disclosed funding: $107.9M.

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Capital Company San Francisco Operations 78