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December 4, 2023
- Improved customer experience with easier and personalized access to financial products and services.
- Increased operational efficiency by automating and streamlining business processes and workflows.
- Innovation and collaboration by creating new applications and solutions using the existing data and functionality.
- Enhanced security and compliance by enforcing policies and standards for data protection, authentication, authorization, and auditing.
- Banking as a service (BaaS): BaaS is a model where banks offer their core banking capabilities, such as accounts, payments, cards, and loans, as APIs to third-party providers, such as fintech, retailers, or telecoms.
- Platform as a service (PaaS): PaaS is a model where banks provide a platform that connects various financial services providers and consumers, creating a network effect and a one-stop shop for financial needs.
- Embedded finance: Embedded finance is a model where financial services are integrated into non-financial platforms, such as e-commerce, social media, or mobility, creating a seamless and contextual customer experience.
In today’s digital age, data security, mediation, and integration are crucial in enterprise environments. IBM’s DataPower and API Connect offer a solid foundation for safeguarding IT assets, managing APIs, and ensuring seamless integration in IBM WebSphere environments. In this blog, we cover how companies can benefit from utilizing the combination of IBM DataPower and API Connect.
IBM DataPower Gateway: Empowering Enterprise Security
- DMZ-Ready Design: DataPower Gateway is designed for easy deployment in a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This feature ensures optimized access to various workloads, including web, API, mobile, SOA, cloud, and B2B applications.
- Comprehensive Security: DataPower offers various application security capabilities, making it a reliable choice for protecting against data leakage and enforcing compliance with government regulations.
- Integration and Routing: DataPower excels in integrating and routing web services, ensuring that the communication channels remain secure and efficient.
- Data Leakage Prevention: Protecting the enterprise from data leakage is paramount for organizations. DataPower addresses this challenge effectively by implementing security provisions unique to each interface type, such as SSL.
IBM API Connect: Empowering API Management
Why the Banking Industry Needs IBM DataPower and API Connect
How Royal Cyber Helped a Client Update their Infrastructure with IBM
Situation
A leading financial services group struggled with the outdated IBM infrastructure, hampering their global operations. They needed support from experts that allowed upgrades without disrupting business.
Task
Offer L2 support for installing the latest versions of IBM DataPower and API Connect from V5 to V10, along with Architecture, Design, Development, Implementation, Support, Deployment, and Testing services.
Action
Results
Our team created an infrastructure environment that was seamless, responsive, and provided an intuitive experience with strengthened application security.
Conclusion
We offer a wide range of services to support DataPower and API Connect, from architecture and design to development, implementation, support, deployment, and testing. Our offerings include:
- Operational Requests: We support clients’ DataPower and API Connect infrastructure as directed, handling operational requests and ensuring system stability.
- Guidance and Support: We offer guidance and support for engineering, integration, testing, and implementation services as the client directs.
- Application Support: Our services cover application support, deployments, software upgrades, fix pack upgrades, certificate renewal processes, and planned service requests.
- Version Migration: We assist in migrating DataPower and API Connect from lower to higher versions while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
- Stakeholder Management: Effective stakeholder management ensures that all parties are aligned and project goals are met efficiently.
Gain access to cutting-edge technology and strengthened application security by choosing our services. We have designated teams available seven days a week as the first point of contact for issues and service requests. Our commitment to providing L2 support and value-added services ensures that your DataPower and API Connect solutions remain robust and dependable.
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