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Capgemini has been named the “Growth Partner of the Year” by Backbase, a FinTech software company. The award recognizes Capgemini as the alliance partner with the largest number of Backbase implementations in 2017. With more than a dozen implementations completed or underway, Capgemini is deploying the innovative Backbase platform to deliver personalized, omni-channel banking customer journeys that provide exceptional brand experiences across all digital touchpoints.

Anirban Bose, Head of Global Banking and Capital Markets for Capgemini, said: “The sheer number of client engagements that we have implemented in one year is testimony to the value that we place on both the Backbase software and our relationship. We see a bright future working together with Backbase to give our clients access to innovative solutions for their end-to-end digital transformation and appreciate being recognized for our work together through this award.”

Patrick Rood, Global Head of Alliances and Partner Business at Backbase, said, “We have worked closely with Capgemini for the past few years and it has been very rewarding to see Capgemini’s team fully embrace all the capabilities of our platform and demonstrate this through so many successful implementations globally. This award exemplifies our collaboration as we reach the next level and create a global force of digital banking implementation experts that help our joint clients to successfully accelerate their digital transformation.”

Backbase is a single platform for building, running, managing and optimizing digital banking apps. Capgemini’s implementation of Backbase offers a highly innovative, end-to-end digital solution for banks, from digital design and business consulting to implementation, test automation and support. All of this is enhanced by both companies’ deep financial services knowledge base, IT acceleration, and agility. Capgemini now has more than 230 certified Backbase consultants to support the strong demand for the combined solution.

Anirban Bose, Head of Global Banking and Capital Markets for Capgemini, said, “The sheer number of client engagements that we have implemented in one year is testimony to the value that we place on both the Backbase software and our relationship. We see a bright future working together with Backbase to give our clients access to innovative solutions for their end-to-end digital transformation and appreciate being recognized for our work together through this award.”