Central enterprise integration for a leading German banking network

By using webMethods as an EAI platform and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE), we have built a stable, scalable integration hub that seamlessly connects internal banking systems and partner institutions - performant, secure and future-proof.

The challenge

A large German bank needed to centralize and simplify data distribution and integration between internal systems and partner banks within the DZ BANK Group.

The challenge was to ensure seamless connections between different banking processes, maintain operational continuity and support complex integrations across multiple internal and external systems. The bank needed a robust, scalable and reliable integration platform that would serve as a central hub for all company-wide data flows.

Our solution

We supported the bank by planning, consulting and implementing integration solutions on its EAI platform (webMethods).

Key activities included:

- Design and implementation of integration workflows to connect internal banking systems with external partner banks

- Technical consulting to optimize processes and ensure alignment with business requirements

- Deployment and configuration of the integration solutions on the EAI platform

- Ensuring reliable, high-performance data flows across the entire banking ecosystem

Through structured planning and technical expertise, the platform was optimized as a central hub for secure and efficient data integration.

The result

The project ensured that the bank's business processes are fully compliant with GDPR/DSGVO requirements.

Key results:

- Clear, documented data protection processes, adapted to the legal requirements

- Sustainable integration of GDPR-compliant practices throughout the organization

- Reduced risk of regulatory breaches

- Improved awareness and operational discipline in dealing with data protection

The project demonstrates the ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable, sustainable organizational processes, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.

Central enterprise integration for a leading German banking network

Project key figures

System integration & release upgrades

IBM ICE

Finances

Frankfurt on the Main

7 years (ongoing)

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