Welcome to Cybus 2018. I’m Des Blanchfield and we are here at the International Convention Center in Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia and I have the pleasure of being joined by Andrew Mead.
Introducing Andrew Mead
Andrew Mead is part of the World Wide Z leadership team at IBM, focused on growing the Z business through growth opportunities. He has been particularly focused on the area of payments and how it aligns with the Z platform to deliver business outcomes for clients in the FSS industry.
The Ski Racing Analogy
Andrew draws a fascinating analogy between the challenges faced by payments line of business executives and downhill ski racers. He explains that just like a ski racer needs to have the right preparation, equipment, and skill to succeed, a payments executive also needs to choose the right platform to run their solution on.
Ski Racing Preparation
- Physical, technical, and mental training
- Choosing the right equipment
- The running surface has a massive bearing on success
Choosing the Right Platform for Payments
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- The right integrator and enterprise architecture
- Choosing the right platform is crucial for success
Andrew’s analogy highlights the importance of making the right choices in both ski racing and the payments industry. Just as a ski racer’s success depends on the running surface, a payments executive’s success depends on the platform they choose to run their solution on.
Conclusion
The analogy provided by Andrew Mead offers valuable insight into the importance of choosing the right platform for payments. Just as a ski racer’s success hinges on the running surface, a payments executive’s success hinges on the platform they choose. By understanding this analogy, businesses in the FSI space can make informed decisions when it comes to selecting the right platform for their payment solutions.
Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this insightful analogy. We look forward to more valuable insights from you in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates from Cybus 2018. Thank you for joining us!
