ECB Selects InfoTech Alliance Bank Services to
Implement FIS’ HORIZON Core Account
Processing Services
August 12, 2010 02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
ENGELHARD, N.C.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--ECB announced today that it has signed an extensive
agreement with InfoTech Alliance Bank Services to implement the FIS integrated HORIZON banking
system.
HORIZON is a highly flexible core banking solution featuring open architecture and advanced technology
that involves minimal risk and disruption to business operations and customers. HORIZON is known in the
industry for its robust functionality, scalability and superior integration capabilities while supporting banks’
strategic technology plans.
“Selecting InfoTech Alliance was the right strategic technology solution to support our corporate growth
goals and to enhance our core profitability,” said A. Dwight Utz, President and CEO at ECB, which has $925
million in assets. “InfoTech is a trusted partner, and we believe in its business and client support model.”
InfoTech Alliance currently provides item processing services for ECB. After conducting a complete
evaluation of its core systems, the Engelhard, N.C.-based bank decided to extend its relationship with
InfoTech Alliance to include HORIZON core account processing services and a host of other integrated
technology solutions.
Utz said the HORIZON core banking system is a comprehensive solution that, combined with additional
value added products, provides automation, intuitive workflows, relationship banking, simplified and faster
on-boarding for our customers and associates that supports our customer centric approach.
“FIS’ HORIZON platform offers ECB enhanced financial reporting capabilities, innovative transaction
processing and advanced relationship management technology to enable the bank to gain a more
comprehensive view of its customers,” said Anthony Jabbour, Executive Vice President, FIS Financial
Solutions Group. “All of these features give banks a solid core system that is comprehensive, while
delivering