- Technology - much more than process efficiency
- Thought leadership
- Why open banking needs open technology
Why open banking needs open technology
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Be a step ahead
Get ahead of the game
Mainframe modernisation is essential to participate in open banking. Explore how the GFT approach moves you to an open operating system that’s agile, flexible and cost effective.
Cut costs forever
When you’re stuck with a mainframe technology stack, you need to open up and transform. With our proven methods and expertise, you can seize the open banking opportunity and reduce costs permanently.
Rethink, reinvigorate, reinvent
With upgraded applications, automated code and an open environment, you’re free from the constraints of mainframes. Find out how to focus on the future with open technology that’s aligned to open banking success.
Thrive with open banking
Open up to new opportunities - explore how to transform and reduce costs by 80%
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80%
annual reduction in costs
270%
cost savings in five years
350%
return on investment in 21 months
The benefits of this major project were revealed following the preliminary assessment carried out with the company and were mainly associated with infrastructure costs:
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