Akouba Earns Web Accessibility Certification
Akouba is committed to accessibility and digital inclusion for all
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akouba's digital lending application, which offers community and regional banks an origination and underwriting platform for small business loans, has been certified by AudioEye, Inc, a 3rd-party provider of Web Accessibility testing and monitoring.
AudioEye certifies that Akouba's platform, endorsed by The American Bankers Association – through its subsidiary the Corporation for American Banking, is enhanced and optimized to conform with the informative guidance provided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level Success Criteria. The AudioEye certification process involves automatic and manual testing and optimization with the goal of meeting WCAG 2.0 Level AA Standards. This ongoing process includes regular releases that improve access and usability for application users. Regular testing will be conducted to maintain an ongoing audit of the application, which will continue to be enhanced for optimal accessibility and usability for all users.
Akouba is transforming the way banks help business owners through a cloud-based, white-labeled technology that provides lending quickly, accurately and profitably. Akouba's platform provides banks with technology which allows banks use their own credit policies, originate their own loans and retain the entire brand and customer relationship in a convenient, online process, from application to documentation, all the way to closing and funding.
"I applaud Akouba for seeking and receiving this certification," said James W. Meisser, the country's first profoundly deaf bank president and CEO at Hiawatha National Bank. "My life has been positively impacted by companies and technology committed to accommodation, which leads to empowerment."
"We seek to enhance the user experience for all people with diverse abilities by providing the type of high-quality user experience everyone deserves," said Chris Rentner, CEO, Akouba. "Our goal is not only one of inclusion but to also provide a superior user experience for anyone accessing the Akouba platform."
Akouba's secure, platform is seamlessly and easily integrated into existing bank workflows. By utilizing a digital eco-system, Akouba allows banks to minimize manual, labor-intensive tasks, and maximize the profitability of small business lending by reducing cost. Most importantly, it allows banks to focus on what truly matters; the customer relationship. Akouba is committed to enhancing the customer experience for all and generating long-term loyalty for financial institutions.
To learn more about Akouba's digital lending solution, visit https://www.akoubacredit.com/.
About Akouba
Akouba provides cloud-based, white-labeled technology that delivers an end-to-end, omni-channel business lending platform and Akouba Now, a digital onboarding software, with leading edge technology and integrations that delivers a great experience for all, which enables banks to execute digital processes quickly, efficiently, and profitably.
About AudioEye, Inc.
AudioEye's software enables every enterprise, from corporations to government agencies, to make their content more consumable through technology.
More accessible. More usable. More people.
AudioEye's common stock trades on the OTCQB under the symbol "AEYE." The Company maintains offices in Tucson, Atlanta and Washington D.C.
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