BECOMING THE ‘ NEXT GENERATION BANK ’
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“Security of data is always our first priority ”
— Saltuk Benderlioglu , Head of Information and Communication Technology
growth of technology , the need for information security only increases , adding that Heads of IT have a responsibility to ensure that new and creative solutions are combating cybersecurity challenges .
Benderlioglu says that banks take years to establish , and that the company has adjusted its banking strategy over the years to match changes in climate . It has done this by initiating corresponding technology projects , such as core banking replacement . “ Technology is driving the business environment , but when devising our business strategy , technology must always follow the business ,” says Benderlioglu , emphasising that the most important factor in the company ’ s current transformation plan is agility . “ This ensures that we maintain our competitive edge , and keep ahead as the ‘ next generation bank ’.”
BECOMING THE ‘ NEXT GENERATION BANK ’
“ To be the ‘ next generation bank ’ is to be a step ahead of where we are in the financial services market in which we operate . This means remaining technologically advanced .” Benderlioglu warns , however , of the risk that
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