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Introduction

In an impressive move reshaping the loyalty space, Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc., a global leader in enterprise loyalty technology, has teamed up with On Point Loyalty, a premier consulting firm, to unveil fidivio. This groundbreaking platform is the first seamless solution designed specifically for financial planning, analysis, and IFRS-compliant accounting within the loyalty sector.

The Essence of fidivio

Fidivio doesn’t just bridge the gap between loyalty operations and corporate finance; it enhances financial control while simultaneously boosting the profitability of loyalty programs. With the loyalty industry continuously evolving, brands are increasingly expected to extract greater value from their customer interactions. Shyam Shah, CEO and co-founder of Loyalty Juggernaut, emphasizes this need, noting the importance of disciplined investment and management of loyalty initiatives. “With fidivio, we are further committed to aiding brands in transforming loyalty into a business growth driver.”

The platform addresses a critical need for cohesive financial management among loyalty programs. As Evert de Boer, CEO of fidivio, points out, “While loyalty programs now play significant financial roles, their financial management often remains fragmented across various systems and spreadsheets.” By integrating specialized financial models and methodologies into daily accounting and planning processes, fidivio enhances visibility and decision-making for executives overseeing these programs.

Core Features of fidivio

Fidivio provides three interconnected functionalities that streamline financial oversight:
1. IFRS-compliant Loyalty Accounting: Automating deferred revenue and liability calculations, fidivio offers customizable accounting assumptions, financial statements, and reconciliation results that align with IFRS standards.
2. Financial Planning and Analysis: Fidivio connects program performance with budgets and forecasts. Teams can model various scenarios around issuance, redemption, and breakage, assessing financial sensitivities and identifying actionable items to meet specific financial goals.
3. fidi, the AI Assistant: This AI-driven feature allows users to analyze financial trends and variations using natural language queries. It generates reports and dashboards tailored to the users' needs while facilitating exploration of financial scenarios through authorized program data.

Operating on AWS, fidivio is designed to work with Loyalty Juggernaut's flagship platform, GRAVTY®, linking loyalty operations directly to financial accounting, forecasting, and scenario planning. This integration provides finance and loyalty teams a unified view of program performance and its financial impacts.

Moreover, fidivio supports integration with other loyalty and enterprise financial management systems, catering to various sectors and operational models, including independent loyalty engagements, profit centers, and internal programs.

Market Potential and Current Usage

Fidivio has already seen real-world application at Nexxia, a Mexican data and loyalty solutions firm serving brands across Latin America. Liliana Galeano Pardo, Nexxia's financial director, states,