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hedgehog lab works with publishing stalwart, The Banker

Newcastle based digital agency hedgehog lab have been selected by financial publication The Banker to create an innovative HTML5 mobile web application based on the release of The Top 1000 World Banks ranking which is published annually through The Banker. The purpose of the Top World Banks app is to provide a convenient and interactive preview of the extensive data and advanced functionality available within The Banker Database. This database generates the world renowned Top 1000 World Banks ranking. The app enables you to access the latest financial results for the top 50 world banks, analyse up to 57 data points for each bank, select any five banks at once and compare their performance, view full aggregate data from the Top 1000 World Banks ranking using the world map feature and access related articles and videos.

Davinia Powell, Head of Digital Publishing & Marketing at The Banker said,

“hedgehog lab really stood out from all the agencies that pitched to us due to their focus on Innovation and R&D. Their understanding of multi-platform technologies like HTML5 and their design credentials really impressed us. We are pleased with the results“

The Banker Top World Banks app bestows the user with many benefits, including the provision of global banking data and insight on the move, web browser access with no app store download needed, the ability to view the data offline, a high speed performance on most connections, automatic enhancements with no need to visit an app store for the latest version, a greater range of content, including video and the ease of using your existing account with The Banker.

Sarat Pediredla, Partner & Co-founder at hedgehog lab said,

“We are proud to have been selected by the FT after a rigorous evaluation process. Given the level of HTML5 innovation that they are renowned for with their FT mobile web app, I was pleased that they felt our skills and approach in the innovation and R&D side were the right match for their needs. We are excited at their ambitious digital roadmap and hope we will get the opportunity to deliver many more exciting HTML5 products in the future.“

The Banker Top World Banks app, optimised for iPhone and iPad, is now available, enter into your browser app.thebankertopbanks.com

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Emma Bevis .