BTech Consortium

Vikar Technologies specializes in providing digital end-to-end software solutions tailored for community and regional banks, as well as credit unions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline account opening and loan origination processes, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders, including customers, lenders, and operations teams. Vikar's solutions feature a unified interface that integrates various banking services, such as loans, deposits, treasury, and wealth management, ensuring a seamless experience across multiple service formats. By supporting all major banking business lines—retail, commercial, and wealth management—Vikar enhances productivity and improves client satisfaction. Their software is designed with a holistic approach, enabling banks to connect effortlessly with core banking systems while adapting to the demands of the digital age.

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.