Elisa, a leading Nordic mobile network operator, uses Savantor’s expertise in advanced payment technologies to diversify into new markets
To achieve their objective of launching an innovative new mobile contactless product, Elisa recognised their requirement for additional expertise in new payment technologies and the ability to understand and navigate through international payment scheme processes.
Savantor, as experts in the payment cards market, was selected by the mobile network operator to assist with their fast-moving new initiative and to provide the framework and necessary expertise to undertake the programme successfully.
Savantor’s team undertook the following:
Rod Nixon, Managing Director of Savantor International, recognises that Savantor’s market experience ensured the successful launch of an innovative product in a brand new area where limited in-house expertise was available.
"We are delighted to have been involved in the programme for the launch of the Elisa E-Wallet which supports both virtual credit cards and MasterCard PayPass"
Features of this assignment:
Savantor services are tailored to Client needs based on our core service areas
Specialist Resourcing Payments Strategy Platform Transition Operational Efficiency
Consulting and contracting roles in the payments, mobile and banking arena within the UK and across Europe
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Evert R Fekkes, SVP Payment & Savings Services - Rabobank - Nederland
"This was a major business transformation that required us to build an excellent team made up of internal bank specialists, supported by external card business, technical and operations expertise. Savantor provided specialists from the local market and with international experience to fill a variety of important roles. The Savantor resourcing team are professional, reliable and good people to work with."
Ricardo Gomez, Director - Operations & Technology - WiZink Bank - Spain
"Savantor did an outstanding job of the review and I received nothing but positive feedback on the interaction with our management team."
Jeff Guthri, COO - Moneris Solutions - Canada
"I was impressed by the speed with which the Savantor team were able to start delivering and as a team they have made a significant contribution to the success of the Programme."
Bjorn Niels, Programme Director - ABN AMRO Bank - The Netherland
"This complex migration, undertaken simultaneously in Spain and Portugal, has been a complete success. Savantor has provided us with excellent support for over 3 years, both in the original business transformation programme and now this double migration. We value their open and honest approach to business, and of course the expertise that they bring."
Ricardo Gomez, Director, Operations & Technology - WiZink Bank – Spain & Portugal
"In moving our new initiative into reality, we required specialist payments knowledge and forward thinking in the retail sector. Savantor supplied this and provided very effective guidance throughout. We enjoyed working with them."
Sophie High, Head of Innovation Delivery - Cancer Research UK
"It was a strategic imperative for the bank to be EMV compliant for our payment cards and the experience that Savantor brought to the company has proved to be invaluable."
Eddie Sweeney, Chief Technology Officer - AIB Bank - Ireland
"We needed expert help at short notice and Savantor were very impressive in their response and knowledge. The results were very clear and useful, enabling us to quickly make good progress on the next steps."
Sami Karhunen, Head of Business Intelligence and SME Sales - Point Transaction Systems Oy - Finland
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