As the finance industry races toward an ever more digital future, IPC seized the perfect opportunity to create a transformative device. The trick was to marry some of the traditional features traders require (most still connect a traditional phone handset) with the speed and modern look that make for an unparalleled user experience.

EPAM Continuum's designers and engineers set to work. We considered the materials that would give the device a more premium look, while increasing its ability to meet customers' evolving requirements and to optimize deployment flexibility and manufacturability. Disruption is everywhere, so we designed the device for maximum adaptability to both meet the needs of today and anticipate tomorrow’s digital landscape.

We delivered the first functional prototype in five months, and the first devices were manufactured just 18 months after we started design work. From idea to real product, we supported IPC through the entire design and manufacturing process, including first production runs and inspection. 

Careful engineering means the LCD touchscreen is 45 percent larger with only a marginal increase in the surrounding housing — with vastly improved functionality. The final product, which integrates video and accessory speakers, allows traders to view vital information at a glance, effortlessly navigate through applications and enjoy a signature spatial audio experience so they can execute trades with confidence.