This document discusses software, its history, types, and uses in banking. It defines software as a set of machine-readable instructions that direct a computer's processor. It outlines the history of software development from punch cards to replacement of hardware complexity. There are two main types of software: system software like operating systems, and applications software which helps users perform tasks. Banking software like Finacle is discussed as an example, providing solutions for core banking, e-banking, mobile banking, and more. The document concludes that software fulfills important needs in banking like ease of access, time savings, and security.

1. SOFTWARE

2. Topics Covered
• What is SOFTWARE?
• History
• Types of Software
• Need of Software in Banking
• FINACLE-Axis Banking Software
• Uses of Software in Banking
• Conclusion

3. Software in technical term is any set of
machine-readable instructions that directs a
computer's processor to perform specific
operations.
What is SOFTWARE?

4. History
• First software was developed by Mr. Alan Turing
in 1935.
• Hardware was becoming smaller and cheaper as
predicted by Moore’s Law.
• Software was replacement of hardware
complexity.
Software Predecessors
• Punch Cards .
• Manual Electrical Relays.

5. SOFTWARE
Application
Software
System Software
(O.S.)

6. System Software & Activities
System Software (OS)
Set of programs that controls the computer hardware
and acts as an interface with application programs
Activities: -
• Perform common computer hardware functions.
• Provide a user interface and input/output
management.
• Manage system memory.
• Manage processing tasks and so on.

7. Applications Software
Application software includes program that do
real work for User.
• Helps users to solve particular task.
• Application software is installed and stored in PC’s
hard disk or external storage devices like CD’s, DVD’s
and USB devices.
• Help to perform maintenance or correct problems
with a computer
Examples: Microsoft Offices tools, Antivirus and
Utilities programs etc.

8. Types of Application
Software
General Purpose
Programs
• Web Browser
• Word processing
• Electronic Mail
• Spreadsheet
• Database Manager
• Presentation Graphics
Application Specific
Programs
• Banking Software
• Antivirus
• Gaming
• SAP

9. NEED OF SOFTWARE IN
BANKING
 Ease of access
 Eco-Friendly
 Time Saving
 Reduces Complexity
 Extra Services
 Foreign Trade
 Security

10. SOFTWARE USED IN AXIS BANK
• Developers: Infosys
• Initial Release: 1999
• Stable Release:
10.2.2009
• Written In: JAVA, C/C++
• Type: Banking &
Financial Suite

11. Finacle account opening and
Transaction Process FOrm

12. SOLUTIONS
• Core Banking
• e-Banking
• Mobile Banking
• Digital Stream
• Wealth Management
• Finanz Tools
• Operational Data Store and so on…

13. Applications of Finacle

15. Presented By: -
Anurag Joseph
Chandra Mohan Dubey
Jatin Kaushal
Nitin Kant
Partha Pratim Rai
Ravi Pal
Shrinath Nimje