FinTech has exploded over the last decade. The community banking and credit union industries are craving additional features, customer experiences and way to differentiate themselves, and innovation in FinTech is allowing them to do it.
But for many bankers, the system integration and need to maintain control of their core banking data presents a hurdle. While core banking providers have made great strides in providing the ability for 3rd party FinTech applications to access their data, connectivity to that core data is a necessary, and often messy, component that can cause an FI to pause before making a decision on a new vendor.
FinTech providers seeking to siphon business away from their competitors and gain market dominance can overcome this hesitation by enabling a smoother adoption path for FIs seeking to transition to a new technology vendor.
With the move to centralized FinTech application delivery the question of data adjacency and connectivity has stepped into the spotlight. Whether they are being provided from a private or public cloud, these applications rely on connectivity solutions that have left many with scars. Delayed rollouts, forced networking hardware updates, patching, firewall configurations, and expensive yet limited functionality MPLS circuits are just a few of the reasons that FI teams can give for delaying a new product offering decision.
In addition to the hesitation from the bank or credit union IT teams, many FinTech providers also find themselves struggling to manage the delays and complexities of IPSec VPN and MPLS connectivity options.
By replacing VPN and MPLS connectivity in FinTech applications, software-defined networking can increase the speed of deployment, reduce IT burden in management and increase the overall value of a new FinTech application to the FI.
By providing a software enabled connectivity experience as part of the overall solution, FinTech providers can eliminate one more sticking point in the sales cycle, increase revenue and enhance the customer experience.
Our latest video describes the way that Trustgrid works and the benefits of going software-defined for application connectivity.
CEO
Joe Gleinser is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trustgrid, where he leads the teams building networking solutions that enable secure connectivity for distributed applications across FinTech, HealthTech, SaaS, and enterprise environments. Prior to Trustgrid he co-founded and led GCS Technologies for over 20 years, earning recognition on the Inc 5000, Austin Business Journal Fast 50, and as a ChannelPro 20/20 Visionary.
Leadership at Trustgrid
As Co-Founder and CEO, Joe assists with the product vision, R&D direction, and business strategy for the company. His work focuses on networking architectures that integrate cloud and edge computing to bridge connectivity and security gaps for distributed applications. The Trustgrid platform, under his guidance, serves core verticals including FinTech, HealthTech, and SaaS providers that require scalable, secure connections to hard-to-reach data silos and customer environments.
Joe’s Professional background
Joe began his entrepreneurial career by founding GCS Technologies in 2000, growing it into one of Austin’s largest IT service providers specializing in cloud and data center technologies. He served as President for over two decades before transitioning to his current role at Trustgrid. In addition to his executive work, he has serves on the Board of Directors for TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue).
Building the Future of Connectivity
Joe’s vision at Trustgrid drives the advancement of network-as-a-service solutions that combine software-defined networking, edge computing, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a unified platform. This approach enables SaaS and cloud applications to connect to customer environments with a public cloud-like experience, simplifying the deployment, monitoring, and support of thousands of connections from a single portal. His focus remains on eliminating the complexity of managing hybrid cloud integrations and secure data exchange.
About Joe Gleinser
Joe is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive based in Austin, Texas, committed to solving complex connectivity challenges through innovative software. His leadership philosophy emphasizes democratizing advanced networking technology—making it accessible and easy to deploy so enterprises can operate securely and efficiently across cloud, data center, and on-premise boundaries.
Connect with Joe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegleinser/
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Contact him at trustgrid.io