ektar Technologies partners with Hitachi Payment Services to bring next‑generation digital banking, payments, and multi‑factor authentication solutions to banks and financial institutions across India and the GCC.
Overview
Ektar Technologies recently announced a strategic partnership with Hitachi Payment Services to expand access to next‑generation digital banking, payments, and security capabilities. Under this collaboration, ektar’s product suite will be offered to Hitachi Payment Services’ banking and financial institution clients in India and other international markets, while Hitachi Payment Services’ payments solutions will be introduced to banks and financial institutions across the GCC by ektar.
Strengthening the Digital Payments Ecosystem
Hitachi Payment Services brings an extensive portfolio spanning acquiring, issuance, payment gateways, real‑time payment platforms, ATM and cash solutions, and robust compliance frameworks. Combined with Ektar’s digital banking and authentication innovations, the partnership enables financial institutions to modernize their technology stacks while improving resilience and customer experience.
ekShield: Omnichannel Multi‑Factor Authentication for Modern Banking
Ektar’s flagship product, ekShield, is an enterprise‑grade omnichannel multi‑factor authentication platform designed to address rising digital fraud and regulatory expectations. With increasing incidents of social engineering and account takeover, traditional verification approaches are no longer sufficient. ekShield enables banks to deploy secure, low‑friction authentication journeys using cryptographic methods, risk‑based controls, and seamless customer experiences across channels.
Ektar’s Digital Banking Product Suite
ekBank – A digital internet and mobile banking accelerator that enables rapid deployment of modern, scalable digital channels.
ekSell – A digital distribution platform that supports customer acquisition, onboarding, and portfolio growth for retail banking products.
Driving the Future of Secure Financial Services
By combining Hitachi Payment Services’ scale and infrastructure expertise with ektar’s innovation in digital banking and authentication, the partnership aims to help financial institutions deliver secure, seamless, and future‑ready financial services to their customers.
Contact
For partnership or product enquiries, please contact: customer@ektar.com