Azimut’s Software Suite: A Guide to Self Service Solutions for Banks

Azimut offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to optimise self-service banking through automation. From cash deposit systems to cheque processing and SIM dispensing, Azimut’s software helps banks improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide customers with seamless, round-the-clock services.

What sets Azimut apart is the flexibility of its software suite. These solutions are hardware-agnostic, meaning they can seamlessly integrate with a variety of self-service kiosks, POS systems, hardware devices, or screens. Whether a bank uses existing kiosks or plans to introduce new devices, Azimut's software can integrate with a wide range of hardware peripherals, offering unparalleled adaptability and ease of integration.

Here’s a brief overview of each solution in Azimut's software suite:

1. Azimut Experience Development Kit (EDK)

Azimut’s Experience Development Kit (EDK) stands at the heart of our software solutions, providing unparalleled flexibility and integration across a wide range of self-service banking and telecom kiosks. Designed to be hardware-agnostic, Azimut EDK ensures seamless compatibility with both existing and new devices, offering banks and telecom providers the ability to unify their self-service infrastructure. The EDK enables easy integration of various self-service solutions, including cash deposit machines (CDMs), SIM dispensing units, ticketing systems, and cash-to-card modules. Whether introducing new kiosks, adding modules, or upgrading systems, Azimut EDK can effortlessly be incorporated, adapting to evolving needs without locking businesses into specific hardware. Additionally, Azimut EDK simplifies the user interface across all self-service devices, ensuring a consistent, intuitive experience. Whether it's cash deposits, telecom services, or document scanning, users enjoy a smooth, frictionless interaction.

2. AI-Powered Cheque Processing

Azimut’s AI-powered cheque processing automates cheque transactions, enabling faster, more secure processing with minimal human involvement. Combining advanced AI with optical character recognition (OCR), it accurately extracts handwritten details, adapting to a wide range of handwriting styles.

Additionally, the system’s modular architecture enables banks to select which features/modules to integrate according to their needs, while ISO 20022 compliance ensures seamless integration with global banking systems. Key features that set Azimut’s cheque processing solution apart include:

• Customisable Rules: Tailor validation settings to meet compliance and operational requirements.
• Signature Validation: AI-powered verification to detect and compare signatures against an existing database, preventing fraud.
• Date Matching: Identify incorrect, expired, or post-dated cheques before processing, minimising costly errors.
• Legal Amount Recognition: Ensure that both numeric and written cheque amounts match for accurate processing, safeguarding against discrepancies.

Additionally, the system is one of the few to offer both cloud and on-prem options, providing banks with the choice of deployment that best fits their infrastructure, security needs, and regulatory requirements.

3. Cash Reconciliation

Cash reconciliation is a critical process for any business, ensuring the accuracy of cash handling and compliance with regulatory standards. Azimut’s software streamlines this process by automating cash tracking, balancing, and reporting, reducing manual effort and eliminating errors.

• Automation of Cash Handling: Azimut automates the entire cash reconciliation workflow, from tracking and balancing to reporting, freeing up valuable resources and minimising human error.
• Integration with Cash Recyclers: Seamlessly integrates with cash recyclers, automating cash management and ensuring secure, efficient handling of cash within self-service solutions such as cash deposit modules.
• Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting: Provides real-time visibility into cash flow, enabling immediate updates and alerts to address any discrepancies promptly, ensuring smooth operations.
• Scalability and Flexibility: Built to scale with your bank’s evolving needs, Azimut’s solution integrates easily with your existing infrastructure, supporting growth without compromising performance.
• Security and Compliance: Automated processes ensure full transparency, secure data management, and compliance with regulatory standards, offering complete control over cash reconciliation operations.

With Azimut's software suite, embrace the future of banking with seamless self-service solutions for telecom and beyond, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance every step of the way. Book a demo today to discover how Azimut can upscale your self-service solutions.