Branch transformation has been underway for a decade or more, but COVID-19 has thrown fuel on the fire, spiking digital adoption and exposing some of branch banking’s weakest links – tracking execution, scheduling efficiently and facilitating appointments.
In 2019, as Reflexis (now a Zebra company) was beginning to expand its banking vertical into Europe, we wanted to deepen our understanding of any differences between the issues and challenges in North America and those in Europe.
As people consume more and more subscription services in their daily lives, they are more open to (if not expecting) similar models from their business partners. When a product or technology gains transaction in the home, it’s a sure bet that sooner or later it will expand its reach.
The world witnessed significant changes sparked by the pandemic, and as a result we have changed. In 2020, companies and consumers woke up to the power of digital service models. These services continued to gain momentum in 2021 as the economy began to recover. Our lives are increasingly defined by technology, and technology is increasingly defined by software and complementary services.
