Independent Banker - November 2022 - 41

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A
TRUSTED CORE PARTNER
rusted Core Banking Partner - It's
a phrase that's thrown around and
at times overused. It sounds great
and is similar to when a business calls
themselves " family, " but what does it
really mean to say, " We're a trusted
core partner. " ? If you pride yourself
on service and building relationships,
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To identify an actual core partner, here
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Digitization, automation, and
API banking are just some of the
innovative technologies trending in the
industry. A trusted core partner doesn't
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short life span. They are constantly
developing, updating, and proactively
troubleshooting their technology, so it
stays current with the landscape and
is protected from today's bad actors.
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The pandemic sent the market
into a digital shift. If a bank's core
technology can not adapt to changing
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on digital products to its infrastructure,
it won't have a chance. It's not just
about adjusting to industry changes,
but also if you have new goals for
growth, your core needs to be able to
accommodate your needs.
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Any core provider can tell you they'll
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goals, but being service based goes
way beyond that. You should know
they're a true core partner even
before you sign an agreement. In
initial discussions, they would be
transparent about their contract and
ensure you meet the conversion,
support, and account management
teams to get a full view of who you will
be working with.
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Even the best core partners may not
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for your bank's success. However,
they do have the trusted relationships
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party product providers that will
align with your goals and deliver
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There are a multitude of rules and
regulations that community bankers
need to know to keep their bank
operations and technology compliant.
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has the measures in place to secure
bank operations, protect customer
data, avoid compliance errors, while
minimizing service disruptions and
preventing data loss.
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IBT Apps knows you need a trusted
core partner that can do it all. We
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technology, including core and digital
banking solutions and managed
network services that enable your
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But more than just technology, our
business prides itself on quality
service and support. Connect with
us and see what it's like to have
someone in your corner.
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