As consolidation and restructuring in the banking industry continues relentlessly, a growing number of financial institutions have to integrate IT systems and address cost pressures by reducing IT production and maintenance costs. At the same time, financial institutions are challenged to make smarter risk decisions and strengthen governance and regulatory compliance. Greater competition for customers demands more tailored offerings, loyalty programmes, and similar measures ? all of which require investing in IT solutions.


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