Arvest Financial institution Group, Inc. took one other step towards its digital future this week.
What’s taking place: The Fayetteville-based firm mentioned Thursday it entered right into a five-year take care of Google Cloud to host its information.
Why it issues: To remain aggressive and proceed attracting youthful clients who’ve grown up with digital wallets, brick-and-mortar banks are working to maintain up with digital-only “neobanks” like Chime and Varo.
Sure, and: Banks create and use loads of information that is pricey to keep up. Investments in {hardware} generally is a deterrent for any firm. Outsourced information providers like Google’s may help companies keep nimble.
Context: Arvest has $26.6 billion in complete property and is the most important financial institution in Arkansas when it comes to deposit market share, with $13.3 billion in deposits as of June 30, 2021.
What they’re saying: Laura Merling, Arvest’s chief operations and transformation officer, joined the financial institution from Google Cloud earlier this yr.
In the meantime, Simmons Financial institution of Pine Bluff began investing in its digital transformation in 2018, Arkansas Enterprise stories, estimated to price $100 million.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball will welcome one of the best players in program history back to Bud Walton Arena tonight.
The No. 24 Razorbacks (3-1) will host Little Rock (3-2) Friday. The Trojans are coached by Darrell Walker, who was a consensus All-American for the Razorbacks in 1983 and is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.
The Hogs are in the midst of a four-game homestand and are coming off a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday. They’ve been stingy through the early portion of the season and rank 10th in the nation in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric.
This will be just the second meeting between the two Natural State programs. Arkansas won 93-78 in 2021, and the Trojans are coming off a road victory over Tulsa in their most recent contest.
Below are live score updates, highlights and other notes from Arkansas basketball’s fifth game of the season.
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Arkansas vs. Little Rock will be broadcast on SEC Network. The matchup can also be streamed with a subscription to FUBO, which has the option for a free trial, and ESPN+, which includes ESPNU and all other ESPN channels.
Arkansas 79, Little Rock 63: This game could follow a familiar theme to earlier home games, with a mid-major squad staying close thanks to 3-pointers, but Arkansas’ talent eventually wearing out the opposition. A blowout is more likely if one of Trevon Brazile or Jonas Aidoo returns to the floor for the Hogs.
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday morning:
Record: 3-1
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Record: 3-2
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Second-round playoff games take place across the state Friday, November 22, in the Arkansas high school football postseason.
You can follow all of the AAA playoff football games and get updated scores by tracking the SBLive/SI Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard.
High School on SI will have in-game score updates and all of the final scores from every corner of the state. You can also search for full schedules and complete scores from all of your favorite teams.
Here’s your guide to catching all of the Round 2 Arkansas high school football playoff action on Friday night (November 22, 2024).
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2024 ARKANSAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES: FIND YOUR TEAM
Can’t make it to your favorite team’s game but still want to watch them live? You can watch dozens of Arkansas high school football games live on the NFHS Network:
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Arkansas State University named Latika Johnson as the new director of its Multicultural Center, officials announced Thursday.
The Multicultural Center, housed in the Carl R. Reng Student Union, provides “social, cultural, educational and leadership opportunities with specific attention to the needs of underrepresented and marginalized students,” according to the university’s website.
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