Geojit BNP Paribas launches Flip Me for Windows 8

Keeping pace with the latest development from Microsoft, the launch of the Windows 8 operating system on 26 October; Geojit BNP Paribas has announced that Flip Me, its mobile trading application for Windows 8 has also been launched. The application can be downloaded from the Windows Store.

Flip Me was the first mobile trading solution that offered clients the facility to place orders both on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange. Flip Me users who use Windows 8 will experience enhanced functionalities such as efficient navigation, user friendly content management - especially multimedia content, along with the look, feel and touch capabilities of Windows 8. Whether they are using a desktop or a mobile device, users are assured of the same functionalities.

Accessing NSE and BSE information is now easy

Flip Me users can now obtain multiple market watch views with real-time updates, configure and place orders for all Cash and Derivative segments of the stock exchanges and view the order book and trade book in an optimum security environment. It also offers portfolio information with real time updates and dynamic real time charts. An offline order facility is also available through Flip Me, enabling investors to place orders outside market hours. While watching the market, customers can initiate and authenticate voice calls to the tele-trading center of Geojit BNP Paribas.
 
Speaking about this development, A. Balakrishnan, CTO of Geojit BNP Paribas said, “Flip Me is one among the first financial service applications from India that is available on the Windows Store. At present we have a robust client base using our Flip Me mobile services and the launch of our Windows 8 application is yet another effort by Geojit BNP Paribas to ensure that the widest possible spectrum of clients can access the markets with greater ease and trade hassle free.”
 
Speaking about Geojit BNP Paribas’ Flip Me on Windows 8, Amrish Goyal, Director –Windows Business Group, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Windows 8 reimagines computing by delivering a no-compromise experience. The Windows Store is growing rapidly and the Flip Me app makes the trading experience richer and more immersive.”

Earlier this week, the Delhi International Airport had launched its own app for Windows 8. The application has a host of utility features such as real-time flight information, live weather information and access to all passengers’ facilities available at the airport. This application can be downloaded absolutely free of cost from the Windows Store website.

Commenting on the development, I Prabhakara Rao, CEO of DIAL, said, “DIAL has a tradition of providing high-quality services to its passengers.  We are excited to partner with Microsoft to bring this truly valuable new service to travellers. Smart phones and tablets usage is growing phenomenally as the primary means of information with passenger’s expectation of having instant access to real-time, relevant and reliable information when on the move, this new application on windows 8 platform will serve the purpose allowing us to deliver that experience seamlessly on mobile devices and pads."