The Sept 25th Adirondack TechTalk event didn’t feel like a typical meetup. It happened in the heart of Saranac Lake, where autumn hits early, the Wi-Fi gets moody, and the entrepreneurs are as gritty as they are curious. People showed up because they needed something that’s rare in rural tech
artificial intelligence
The buzz in Watkins Glen next week is not just about the fall foliage or the Seneca Lake cruise, it’s about something a little less scenic and a lot more strategic: community banks finding their AI edge. Lisa Pent, CEO and Founder of ThePentEdge.com, is stepping up to the mic
AI use cases for community banking are starting to look a lot less like Silicon Valley wishlists and a lot more like real tools solving gritty, local problems. Picture this: a small-town branch in Iowa, a desktop monitor humming behind the teller counter, the smell of fresh coffee wafting from
AI use cases for community banking are evolving fast, and they’re not all about cost-cutting or fraud flags. One of the most surprising things is how personal this new tech can feel, especially in small, high-trust markets. Picture a small-town bank in Missouri. The sun’s hitting the brick façade, the
Looking for AI use cases for community banking? You’ve come to the right place. With so much going on and technology constantly advancing it’s easy to get left behind. The real challenge is not the tech though. It’s what you don’t know you don’t know. That’s why we think it’s
Community banks should lead with AI to stay relevant, competitive, and connected in a rapidly changing financial landscape. That sentence might feel bold. But it captures a truth that’s becoming more urgent by the day. The world of finance is evolving fast. Customer expectations have shifted. Compliance demands are mounting.
The GENIUS Act has officially brought stablecoins under federal regulation. That means the future of digital currency is no longer speculative; it is an active policy. For community banks, this is more than just legislation. It is a loud, clear call to upgrade their tech infrastructure. Because while the law
Artificial intelligence in digital banking is changing how community banks show up for their customers. It’s not just about faster apps or slicker websites. It’s reshaping the heart of how banks understand people, handle risk, and build trust in a world that expects everything now. Community banks don’t always have
The Artificial Intelligence Action Plan dropped from the White House this month, and here at PentEdge, we paid close attention. It is not every day that national policy intersects directly with the technology roadmaps we help build for banks and financial institutions. This new federal push could very well reshape
Onboarding and process automation doesn’t sound thrilling at first blush. It sounds… technical. Cold. Maybe even complicated. But here’s the twist: when it’s done right, it becomes one of the most human things your bank can offer. A predictable and clear way to engage with your customers. Because for most
In the world of community bank fintech, progress often feels like a tightrope walk between innovation and compliance, vision and practicality. But every now and then, the right pieces come together to make real transformation possible. That’s exactly what happened when PentEdge forged a groundbreaking partnership with Techjays, Barry N.
Advanced AI banking applications are transforming how community banks in the United States operate, serve their customers, and stay competitive. From smarter fraud prevention to ultra-personalized services, artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea. It is a hands-on tool that is working behind the scenes to make decisions faster,