By Published On: September 3, 2025

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🌐 This Week’s Sketch: The printer jam that froze a bank

🌐 News: Jack Henry wins, Shawbrook launches, Oyak Anker migrates.

🌐 Strategy: Aligning process is the key to transformation here’s—how to do it right.

🌐 Workflow Fix: When policy piles up, risk clarity breaks down.

🌐 Ops Insight: Modernize with AI, cloud, and APIs—no rip-and-replace needed.

🌐 Toolkit: Assess your core readiness in seconds with the Optimize Scorecard.

🌐 Careers: We are currently hiring hybrid/remote roles in ops, data, and compliance.

🌐 Next Week: Fix fragility in banking tech before it breaks your core.

 

Strategy meets execution here. Don’t miss what could spark your next big move.


The Printer Error That Stops Banking

When one paper jam halts your core banking system, it’s not a printer problem—it’s an architecture problem.

A single printer jam froze a bank’s entire system—revealing just how fragile legacy architecture can be. This piece explores how to build fault-tolerant systems that don’t break over minor failures.


  • Jack Henry Signs 51 New Core Deals, Accelerates Cloud Migrations

    Jack Henry closed FY2025 with 51 new core banking wins, including 37 migrations to its private cloud, highlighting rising demand for modern, integrated banking platforms.

  • Shawbrook Bank Goes Live on Thought Machine’s Vault Core

    Shawbrook has officially launched Thought Machine’s Vault Core, rolling out its first product, a buy-to-let mortgage in record time. The move marks a leap forward in SME lending agility and digital transformation.

  • Oyak Anker Bank Completes Core Migration to Mambu

    Germany’s Oyak Anker Bank successfully migrated to Mambu’s Azure-based cloud-native platform, enabling rapid product launches with configurable engines.

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Ready to explore?

Dive into the highlights to see how leaders in the banking space are tackling innovation, efficiency, and scalability head-on. Let these stories inspire your own transformation journey.


Optimization vs. Technology Upgrade:

Which Comes First?

Process and technology must evolve together—optimize workflows while upgrading systems to avoid costly missteps.

Jumping into a core upgrade without fixing broken processes or endlessly optimizing with no tech in sight can both derail transformation. This article unpacks how to align the two for real impact.


The Policy Binder

Risk management shouldn’t be a weightlifting competition.

If risk management feels like a paperwork marathon, it’s time to rethink your approach. Learn how to replace bulky binders with clear, actionable policy that actually supports transformation.


How Employee Resistance Can Sabotage Transformation

Forget rip-and-replace—banks are extending the life of their core with AI, cloud, and APIs to stay competitive without breaking the bank. Learn how modular, integrated modernization can drive real results with less risk.


Are You Ready for Core Transformation?

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Get actionable insights to recalibrate your strategy, align your efforts, and boost delivery effectiveness, before taking the big leap.

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