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ČSOB is revolutionising its services through the latest , cutting-edge technology . We caught up with its tech leaders to find out how they are doing it
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As one of the largest banks in the Czech Republic , ČSOB offers a full range of banking services to individuals and companies .
The bank is owned by Belgium-based KBC Bank and the whole group has taken enormous steps in the digital transformation of its business in recent years .
Now it is shifting up a gear by introducing the personal and fully digital assistant , Kate , which is powered by data , Artificial Intelligence technology and straight-through processing . The technology enables clients to be served in a personal way , taking into account their situation and needs .
Ludek Slegr , ČSOB ’ s IT Executive Director ( CIO ), joined the bank eight years ago following several years in the German business industry , working for companies such as Deutsche Post DHL .
His return to the Czech Republic was an intentional one , yet he was mindful that he still wanted to work in an international environment . ČSOB has given him that opportunity , as well as the chance to innovate through technology .
He explains , " My whole career has been spent working for international companies , starting with a German digital document management company , then working in the transportation sector for Deutsche Post DHL . But at some point , I felt like going home and I wanted to experience how Czech-based companies work .
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