Why banks underestimate the true cost of core replacement
Core replacements promise transformation—but hidden costs can sink the budget. Learn where banks overspend and how to plan [...]
The vendor prison – When your core contract has the keys—and you don’t
This cartoon titled “The Vendor Prison” humorously illustrates the serious issue of vendor lock-in in core banking systems. [...]
Your Weekly Edge in Banking Transformation Vol. 12
Vol. 12 What your vendor won’t tell you. What your team needs to hear. One issue a week. Here’s [...]
Core banking costs – Smart strategies to cut expenses (Without cutting corners)
Cutting costs doesn’t mean cutting corners—discover five smart ways banks are saving money while boosting performance and minimizing [...]
What’s Happening in Core Banking This Week?
Another week, another wave of core shakeups. Lunar dumped legacy for Pismo, MSB Vietnam went full-stack with Temenos, and [...]
The patchwork system – When “Temporary Fixes” become permanent problems
When banking systems run on “hope and angry emails from compliance,” it’s time to rethink your tech stack. [...]
The ROI of optimization – Why refining beats replacing rethinking core system upgrades
Optimization over replacement isn’t cutting corners—it’s smart strategy. Upgrade what works, reduce risk, and deliver faster value without [...]
The overdue transformation – Why slapping a new date on an old plan isn’t progress
A satirical look at transformation roadmaps that don’t change—just the date on the cover. “So… what’s [...]
Your Weekly Edge in Banking Transformation Vol. 11
Vol. 11 What your vendor won’t tell you. What your team needs to hear. One issue a week. The only [...]
Core transformation budgeting – Where banks maste money
Core banking transformations don’t have to break the bank. Avoid hidden costs by planning smart, engaging stakeholders early, [...]