BTech Consortium

Vikar Technologies delivers digital end-to-end software solutions for banks, credit unions, and wealth management firms. Its platform supports client onboarding, loan origination and servicing, and client lifecycle management through a unified interface that facilitates collaboration among customers, lenders, branch managers, underwriters, KYC teams, and operations staff. The solution connects with core banking systems and spans retail, commercial, and wealth management, available in self-service, joint-service, and full-service formats. By digitizing processes and automating workflows, Vikar helps financial institutions improve productivity, streamline operations, and enhance the client experience across deposits, loans, treasury, and wealth services.

DefenseStorm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers a cloud-based management platform specifically designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, DefenseStorm provides a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes real-time threat detection, investigation, reporting, and compliance management. The platform integrates big data analysis to deliver actionable insights, enabling banks and other financial organizations to effectively respond to cyber threats while ensuring regulatory compliance. Originally established as Praesidio, the company rebranded to DefenseStorm in June 2016, reflecting its focus on enhancing cyber safety and soundness for its clients.

PortX’s Fintech Hub is the Integration-Platform-as-a-Service focused on financial services infrastructure that allows open access to core data and simplifies integrations to third-party applications like fintechs. Access to data and the freedom to connect with partners enables rapid project delivery, agile innovation cycles, and optimal user experiences. PortX facilitates interoperability between internal systems and services such as online banking, credit checks, mortgage and loan applications, and more, allowing for a real-time 360-degree view of account holder data. Financial institutions can empower their teams to connect to fintech partners and real-time payment networks like Zelle®, ACH, FedNow, and others. For more information, please visit portx.io and connect on LinkedIn.