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FAA OKs American Robotics Drones To Fly Without Human Operators

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The Federal Aviation Administration is letting commercial drone-maker American Robotics operate drones without on-site pilots — but with a number of caveats, according to a decision recently posted on the agency’s website. The decision is the first government approval for drone flights without on-site pilots, the Marlborough, Mass.-based

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Operational Transformation in Financial Services

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It’s evident that digital investments made prior to 2020 helped many financial institutions respond quickly to a rapidly changing operational environment. As financial services look ahead, it is perhaps time to consider the next phase of the transformation campaign in pursuit of complete operational transformation as the end-goal.

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Spreedly Adds Banking Exec As Chief Information Security Officer

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Spreedly , which works in accelerating global commerce via a secure, flexible platform for any payment type, has announced Christopher Hudel as chief information security officer (CISO), according to a press release. He said the opportunity is a good one because of the numerous ways the company meets payments and security needs.

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The FFIEC’s Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations book

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In June 2021, following large cyber attacks on the United States and the resulting Executive order on Cyber security, the FFIEC released the largest update in guidance in over a decade to help financial auditors assess financial institutions. Sweeping in scope, the AIO guide is very detailed on guidance for different technologies.

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Business Resiliency and Agility: The Need for Speed and Security

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According to McKinsey, fast organizations outperform others by a minimum of 2x on a range of outcomes, including operational resiliency, financial performance, and growth. Organizational agility is about looking for innovative ways to build resilience, protect revenue streams, streamline operations, and ensure employee engagement.

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Respond Software Closes $20M In Funding To Boost Operations

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Respond Software announced that it has closed a $20 million Series B funding round, led by ClearSky Security, with participation from previous investors CRV and Foundation Capital.

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PSD2 Creates Turbulence For Travel Operators

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PSD2 may have a greater effect on payments, even outside the EU, as consumers all over the globe are clamoring for more data security. In the past, typically retailers — not just travel companies — had to make a choice really between frictionless [payments] and security,” he said. What’s N ew In PSD2. Eighty percent of U.S.