Financial Services Innovation Centre
Based on the Business Information Systems group's successful track record of working closely with financial services companies and its record of new product development and research expertise, FSIC plays a pivotal role in stimulating innovation in the financial services sector.
The Centre provides a resource for global financial services companies to participate in cutting-edge innovation and development that will have global impact. The Centre also allows participants to share information and expertise, while also keeping abreast of the latest development in the financial services software market. Innovation is unpredictable and revolutionary, the Centre aims to reduce this uncertainty and exploit the power of innovation through the development of cutting edge software solutions.
The Centre provides a collaborative environment to develop innovative solutions with a rich partnership between university staff and the financial services sector. Sustainability of the Centre is ensured through highly focused innovation and development - seeking solutions for the real IT problems faced by Financial Services institutions.
FSIC and “Innovation in the Business of Outsourcing” Conference
JB McCarthy, Development Director of the FSIC, chaired the recent “Innovation in the Business of Outsourcing” conference held in the IMI on February 4th 2010. This well attended conference discussed the strategic business issues and recent innovations in outsourcing as well as contributing to the debate on national competitiveness, productivity in services and the creation of a vibrant internationally traded services sector. http://www.blacksquare.ie/upcoming.html
