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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"We were in urgent need of external independent expertise to supplement our internal resources. Senior consultants had to quickly integrate with our team and actively contribute. Their experts quickly forged strong working relationships and delivered to our brief. We enjoyed working with them to develop our future platform strategy."
Evert R Fekkes, SVP - Payment & Savings Services - Rabobank Nederland
"Disciplined methodology and effective teamwork, guided by Savantor's migration expertise and operational knowledge, were the hallmarks that led to the resounding success of this project, enabling us to maintain and develop our business capability."
Robert Lambert, Head of Cards Strategy - Permanent tsb bank - Ireland
"We needed a programme manager for a complex transformation who also brought a broad understanding to help stakeholders through the change. We have been delighted with the delivery and outcomes from this engagement with Savantor."
Michael Liquornik, Executive Vice President - Neovia Financial - UK
"The bank has undergone significant transformation of its card business on both the issuing and acquiring sides. One business partner we have looked to for support in the areas of strategy, major project leadership, management analysis and ongoing business support is Savantor. The Savantor team has contributed to our success as we have leveraged their deep industry knowledge and broad range of operational skills."
Sean Sheehan, Service Management Director - Bank of Ireland
"Execution at its best. We're delighted that this project has been truly outstanding and received an award from 'The Banker'. Savantor provided crucial expertise that helped us keep all our promises in terms of delivery. The scheduling, planning and control regime throughout was excellent."
Chris Mason, Director - Commercial Cards EMEA - Citi - UK
"Savantor brought an independent perspective and valuable insight that enabled Rabobank to ratify options for delivery and future growth and make informed business decisions in support of our target business model. Having used Savantor on a number of strategic projects, we have no hesitation in recommending their services to others."
Evert R Fekkes, SVP Payment & Savings Services - Rabobank - Nederland
"Savantor did an absolutely superb job for us on the Collections programme. The professionalism, hard work, courtesy and tenacity of their experts is a credit both to the individuals and to Savantor."
Peter O'Dea, Senior Manager - Collections Department - Permanent tsb bank - Ireland
"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
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