Brett Beranek
Today’s organizations are bombarded with niche vendors offering spot conversational AI fixes whether it be to deal with volume on messaging channels or for fraud detection on a voice call. While in some cases these kinds of quick fixes can be useful, in most situations they are resource intensive and only end up solving one […]
We all have that one person in our life who’s forever forgetting their passwords to their online accounts. The saved login feature in their browser is their lifeline; so too is the face ID that lets them into their bank accounts from their mobile device. Perhaps, though, no story is more dramatic – or more […]
Here is a round up of five key digital security trends that span from cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and risk management Forward-looking CISOs will transition to password-less authentication with the twin goals of customer convenience and enterprise security. Consumers want a digital experience that is easy, secure, and free of passwords. Daily passwords and pins (e.g., […]
I recently had the privilege of sitting down with a very special guest, Robert Ross, a tech investor, father, and now fervent SIM Swap prevention advocate after losing just shy $1M in less than 1 hour at the hands of a fraudster. The goal of our discussion was really to allow Rob to share how […]
Spain’s EVO Banco just became the first bank in Spain to leverage Nuance’s AI-powered biometrics technology for authenticating customers, eliminating passwords and PIN codes for mobile banking. When customers use the bank’s mobile application, the new EVO VoiceID will empower people to simply speak the phrase, “En EVO, mi voz es mi contraseña” (In EVO, […]
I could not have been prouder of our team when I got the news that Nuance was named the industry leader in Opus Research’s latest Intelliview Report. Of course, it’s exciting whenever we get third party validation of our technology and outpace competitors, but this report was different. It was powerful because of what exactly […]
The challenges of fighting fraud across multiple channels I started by asking Chuck about the overlap between the challenges he faces and those of companies like Fidelity and Prudential. He agreed that those institutions face many of the same challenges when servicing retail investors advisors but pointed out that because BNY Mellon are serving multiple […]
The second session in our virtual fireside chat series, “Client insights and intel” welcomed Greg Williamson, Vice President, Customer Protection, Information Security and IT Controls at Prudential Financial. Greg spoke at length about simplifying technology and why their approach is critical for improving the customer journey and delivering a better customer experience. “Like with anything we […]
As part of our “Client insights and intel” webinar series, I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Mark DiMarzio, VP Risk of Fidelity Investments, during a virtual fireside chat. Mark spoke about business practices to address increases in fraud volume, thinking through fraud verification and alert processes, and how to help his team understand patterns […]
As one of Australia’s “big four” financial institutions, National Australia Bank (NAB) serves more than 6 million customers across the country with around 2,000 frontline bankers handling more 8 million inbound calls every year. That’s a lot of phone interactions, making it difficult to deliver exceptional customer service, especially when time-consuming – and sometimes confusing […]
I’m thrilled to share that the Security & Biometrics team at Nuance, in the context of the pandemic, rapidly innovated and delivered novel AI technology to Telefónica, enabling seniors to receive prioritized customer service. How did we do it? Prior to the pandemic, we had the ability to differentiate adults from children by analyzing their […]
The spread of coronavirus has resulted in increased uncertainty for many. Feelings of ambiguity have triggered a variation of consumer behavior. Many are calling their banks to check on payments and seek reassurance. Some are diving into their work to stay productive and keep the feeling of progression going. Others are ‘switching off’ from the […]
