The program is intended to extend the reach and accessibility of the company’s services to mobile finance initiatives in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Fundamo, mChek, Sybase 365 and Utiba Pte are certified to offer Western Union’s money transfer service capability as a component in their software and services offerings.

“This is a strategic partnership for Sybase 365, since it allows us to be the solutions integrator for mobile money transfers globally,” said Eckhard Ortwein, area vice president of EMEA for Sybase 365, Dublin, CA. “As part of this announcement, Sybase 365 will provide the technology backbone to integrate operators and banks into the Western Union network.