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In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Chris Plank from NatWest Bank and Derik Evangelisa from Syntasso. They delve into the evolution of platform engineering, open-source technologies, and how NatWest uses cloud-native tools to deliver platforms as a product.

Learn about the innovative Kratix framework, its role in enabling developers, and how open-source principles are being adopted in financial services. Whether you're a technical enthusiast or on the business side, this discussion provides valuable insights into modernizing IT practices and fostering innovation.

When a routine automatic payment fails due to a network glitch, the consequences stack up fast: late fees, service disruptions, and hours spent attempting to resolve the issue.

Watch an engaging session in the Open Source in Finance Webinar Series, where JUXT's Jeremy Taylor shares insights on innovation in finance focusing on as-of reporting.

As the Citi India Hackathon, supported by FINOS, comes to a close, the remarkable creativity and passion of the participants truly stand out.

From 1188 innovators spanning Citi India, premier academic institutions (IITs, IIITs, NITs, VIT, VJTI, COEP, Cummins, and many more), and FINOS member organizations (including NatWest, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Red Hat, S&P Global, KPMG, Mend.io, etc.) across the country, we witnessed transformative solutions tackling some of the most urgent challenges in the FinTech world.

In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Sudhir Prasad, Director of Product Management at Red Hat, about the critical role of AI in enhancing software supply chain security. They delve into important topics such as leveraging AI for supply chain security, the transparency and provenance of AI models, and the challenges of integrating open-source solutions. Sudhir shares his journey from a developer to a product management leader and discusses best practices for ensuring software integrity, unburdening developers, and the importance of regulatory compliance. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of software security and AI.

In this episode of the FINOS podcast, Grizz Griswold interviews Max, the Co-Founder and CTO of Temporal, which is a new member of FINOS. They delve into the concept of durable execution, a groundbreaking approach that allows processes to persist despite system failures, significantly improving developer productivity and resiliency. Max shares his extensive journey, from his early days at Amazon to co-founding Temporal, and the insights gained along the way.

The discussion also explores the open-source model, the importance of security in financial services, and how Temporal's technology is revolutionizing the industry. Tune in to learn about the challenges and triumphs of building and managing a tech company, especially in the open-source ecosystem.

The FINOS Tech Sprint 2024 from July 16 to September 30 brought together the best of open source, collaboration and cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world challenges in financial services. The excitement peaked last week at Microsoft Ignite, where one of our standout use cases, developed on TraderX took center stage during a keynote!  This year also took a significant step forward in bridging the recently merged OS-Climate community with FINOS members and projects, further enhancing our shared commitment to open source.