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The Composable Enterprise: Unleashing Agility and Solving Complex Business Challenges

By Marika Auhuber

on 9. June 2023

knowis and the architectural framework of composable enterprise.

Safety and reliability: knowis receives ISO certifications

By -Nina Lehner-

on 21. April 2023

knowis has received the certifications ISO 27001 and ISO/IEC 20243/OTTPS. An important step that further strengthens the trust of customers and partners in the products and services of the software company.

ESG: Sustainability criteria confront banks with new challenges

ESG: What Banks Can Expect due to the Sustainability Criteria

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 2. May 2022

Environmental, social and corporate governance: For financial institutions, the ESG approach means much more than just a green image. Almost all banks already report on ESG-relevant issues. This is giving rise to new requirements that are unlikely to be met without digital support.

Business Solutions in Banking: Simplifying and Accelerating the Pricing Process

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 15. February 2022

In the current issue of our series Business Solutions in Banking, we show you how pricing can be implemented into the loan application and approval process without the need for switching between systems. A banking platform allows you to digitalize loan processes and integrate existing pricing solutions seamlessly.

Business Solutions in Banking: Gaining Customer-Centric Insights

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 18. January 2022

The customer as the center of banking solutions: A challenge if the processing of data is not sufficiently supported by the system. In this part of our series, we show how no-compromise customer-centric business applications can be created with a banking platform.

Business Solutions in Banking: Reliable Monitoring of Covenants

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 29. November 2021

Monitoring covenants often entails time-consuming and costly manual follow-up activities. In this first article of our series 'Business Solutions in Banking', we outline how the monitoring of covenants can be implemented both rapidly and securely in a modern business application on a banking platform.

Break Down Silos in the Back Office With a Banking Platform

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 28. October 2021

Over the years, in the banking world, not only have operational silos emerged but also, technological standalone solutions. These block the path to modernization, especially in the back office. The motto for financial institutions is therefore: make complexity manageable and reduce it.

Cost Reduction Through Digital Transformation of the Back Office

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 14. September 2021

In times of low interest rates and increased competition, cost reduction for banks is the order of the day. Automation alone is not enough when it comes to effectively reduce costs. Especially in the back office, holistic digitization measures promise lower costs and investment in the future at the same time.

Working With Partners to Shape the Future of Banking: A Digitization Projects by msg GillardonBSM and knowis

Working With Partners to Shape the Future of Banking: A Digitization Project by msg GillardonBSM and knowis

By -Michael Rehfisch-

on 26. August 2021

In a joint project, msg GillardonBSM AG and knowis AG have implemented a software application that prototypically demonstrates the potential of automating decisions in the lending process – an excellent starting point for deepening the partnership.

Back Office Digitization: Why the Right Technology Mix is Crucial

By -Nina Lehner-

on 19. August 2021

Current digitization initiatives in banks often use only individual technologies to automate manual activities. However, a digital transformation based on the 'Zero Back Office' principle creates requirements for financial institutions that call for a mix of technologies.

Quickly and securely achieve a zero back office with modular solutions

Back Office Digitization: Fast and Secure Thanks to Pre-designed Modules

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 17. August 2021

In extensive digitization initiatives, a modular approach is recommended, in which banks skillfully combine existing and newly built modules. For more speed and stability in realization, the isfinancial banking platform from knowis relies on preconceived business capabilities.

Agile Team Organization Based on the Tribe Model at knowis

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 3. September 2020

Squad, Tribe, Guild and Chapter. What sounds like the content of an online role-playing game, such as World of Warcraft, is the basis for an agile work model in a business context. Read about our first experiences with agile team organization at knowis, based on the Spotify model.

IBM Cloud for Financial Services: knowis Joins Ecosystem

By -Nina Lehner-

on 31. July 2020

To keep up with the rapid pace of their competitors, financial institutions have to take banking to the cloud. IBM is offering the first public cloud that addresses the industry's specific needs. knowis AG is part of the growing ecosystem and has committed to onboard its banking platform isfinancial.

Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench - interview video series

Do You Have a Minute? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 25. June 2020

Banks need to embrace technology to successfully adapt to the changing requirements of the financial market. We have asked industry experts to share their views on the greatest value of the new IBM offering Financial Services Workbench for cloud transformation projects in financial institutions.

Modular Instead of Monolith: How Banking IT Benefits From Container Technologies

By -Johannes Boßle-

on 15. June 2020

In times of ubiquitous digital transformation, aspects such as agility, flexibility, and speed are essential in IT. From a technological point of view, there is hardly any way around containers and microservices architectures. This particularly affects the financial sector.

Jörg Erdmenger, vice president of Engineering at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Jörg? Talking About IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 29. May 2020

IBM Financial Services Workbench enables banks to utilize cloud technologies for their digital transformation. We have interviewed a range of business experts on the new IBM offering. Jörg Erdmenger, vice president of Engineering at knowis AG, explains which values it brings for IT operations teams.

Frank Muggendorfer, business analyst at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Frank? Talking About IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 22. May 2020

Financial institutions need to embrace new technologies such as cloud to drive their digital transformation initiatives. IBM Financial Services Workbench enables them to realize this. In a video interview, Frank Muggendorfer, business analyst at knowis AG, shares his perspective on the new IBM offering.

How Banks Can Reduce Credit Risks After the Coronavirus crisis

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 20. May 2020

The major challenge for banks in times of Corona: Important decisions must be made despite a high degree of uncertainty. There are many dependencies that cannot be influenced. What does this mean for financial institutions and which lessons can be learned from past crises?

Saja Darwish, software developer at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench.

Do You Have a Minute, Saja? Talking About IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 15. May 2020

IBM Financial Services Workbench enables financial institutions to utilize cloud technologies and accelerate their digital transformation. We have asked different industry experts to share their view on the new offering – one of them is Saja Darwish, software developer at knowis AG.

Stephan Kliche, client technical architect at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Stephan? Talking About IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 8. May 2020

Cloud technologies have the potential to accelerate the digital transformation of financial institutions. IBM Financial Services Workbench enables banks to utilize these new technologies. Stephan Kliche, client technical architect at knowis AG, discusses the values of the new IBM offering.

Michaela Santl, head of engineering at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Michaela? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 1. May 2020

With IBM Financial Services Workbench, financial institutions get an opportunity to drive their digital transformation with cloud technologies. Michaela Santl, head of engineering at knowis, is one of the industry experts who share their point of view on the offering in a short interview.

How Agile Methods Such as Scrum Make Remote Work Efficient

Software Projects & Remote Work: More Efficiency With Methods such as Scrum

By -Christian Müller-

on 30. April 2020

In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, entire teams in almost all industries are forced to work remotely from their homes: a completely new situation for many companies. To overcome this challenge, teamwork needs to be rethought. The adaptation of agile methods can help.

Christian Sternkopf, VP product management at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Christian? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 17. April 2020

Financial institutions are working hard on their digital transformation. IBM Financial Services Workbench supports them in this endeavor, utilizing cloud technologies. Christian Sternkopf, vice president of product management at knowis, shares his perspective on the offering in a one-minute video.

Setting Standards for Open Banking: knowis Becomes a BIAN Member

By -Nina Lehner-

on 7. April 2020

Being an expert for software solutions, knowis AG joined the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN). The aim is to exchange experiences and to not only apply the BIAN standards for open software architectures in finance, but also actively develop these standards further.

Michael Rehfisch, head of professional services at knowis, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Michael? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 3. April 2020

IBM Financial Services Workbench supports the digital transformation of financial institutions utilizing cloud technologies for next-gen business solutions. Michael Rehfisch, knowis head of professional services, speaks about his perspective on the offering’s value for financial services in a video.

COVID-19: News From The Financial Industry

By -Nina Lehner-

on 1. April 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on the financial world and the entire economy is so extensive that it is difficult to keep track. That is why we have compiled some interesting articles and websites for you, shedding light on the topic from different perspectives.

Torsten Spörl, head of banking solutions at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Torsten? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 27. March 2020

With IBM Financial Services Workbench, financial institutions can accelerate their digital transformation by building cloud-native solutions easily and quickly. As part of our video series, Torsten Spörl, head of banking solutions at knowis, talks about his opinion on the new product.

The impact of the Corona pandamic on financial institutions

How COVID-19 Accelerates the Digital Transformation of Financial Services

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 25. March 2020

Having taken hold of daily life worldwide, the Coronavirus has pulverized almost all economic forecasts within weeks. Now it is important to keep a clear mind and purposefully navigate through these uncertain times. Banks must and can contribute significantly to overcoming this global economic crisis.

Ileana Honigblum, VP sales & marketing at knowis AG, on IBM Financial Services Workbench

Do You Have a Minute, Ileana? Talking about IBM Financial Services Workbench

By -Nina Lehner-

on 20. March 2020

IBM Financial Services Workbench enables financial institutions to accelerate digital transformation, utilizing cloud technologies and microservices architectures. Ileana Honigblum, vice president of sales and marketing at knowis, shares her point of view on the new offering.

Digital Business Impact Analysis: Efficient Business Continuity Management for Banks

By -Christian Müller-

on 13. March 2020

Unexpected personnel shortage interferes with normal business operations or a hacker attack paralyzes the data center: Banks have to be prepared. A digital business impact analysis helps to keep an eye on critical business processes and take appropriate countermeasures in critical situations.

Interview with Aareal Bank: Cloud Outsourcing in Practice

By -Nina Lehner-

on 21. January 2020

Flexible and without compromising security and compliance – this is what a modern software solution for financial institutions should look like. Together with IBM and knowis, Aareal Bank talks about implementing a cloud strategy for outsourcing business processes.

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Joint Forces: IBM and knowis Open New Ways in Platform Banking

By -Nina Lehner-

on 26. November 2019

After many years of cooperation between knowis and IBM in the implementation of credit solutions, Big Blue has now released a product that incorporates knowis' expertise. The IBM Financial Services Workbench provides banks with a tool that enables them to build cloud-native microservices quickly and easily.

IBM 'Bank und Zukunft': Open Banking Continues to Gain Relevance

By -Nina Lehner-

on 18. October 2019

It's the 13th time IBM invites the financial industry to gather at the banking hotspot Frankfurt. The banking conference 'Bank und Zukunft' ('Bank and Future') will take place on 23 October this year and is aimed at both decision-makers and IT experts from the banking and financial services sector.

Platform Banking: Ready for Take-Off

By -Stefan Engl-

on 30. September 2019

For years it has been apparent that the traditional business models of established banks are suffering a loss of profitability. The adoption of state-of-the-art system architectures and cloud technologies is an important basis for opening up sustainable revenue streams and new distribution channels.

knowis at Sibos: With Cloud Technologies Towards the Connected Bank

By -Nina Lehner-

on 20. September 2019

Following the theme “Thriving in a hyper-connected world”, Sibos, one of the most important international events in the financial sector, will take place in London from 23 to 26 September 2019. As a long-standing business partner of IBM, knowis AG will also be present in London.

Outsourcing: IBM and knowis Support Aareal Bank on its Journey to the Cloud

By -Nina Lehner-

on 18. September 2019

Aareal Bank AG is the first German bank to outsource material processes to the cloud. On the way there, financial institutions have to take many regulatory hurdles. In the THINK Blog DACH you can now read how knowis and IBM are supporting Aareal Bank in its pioneering role.

API-Banking: More Than Open Banking

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 20. August 2019

Since PSD2 came into force, API banking has become a much discussed topic. In the same breath, the term Open Banking is often referred to – experts talk about new banking ecosystems. But what role do APIs play in banking at all, and how is their use related to opening the financial industry?

Domain-Driven Design: Structured Modeling of Complex Software Systems in Banking

By -Michaela Santl-

on 1. August 2019

Software development is shifting away from monolithic software architectures to modular components. The modelling of such flexible and scalable solutions requires an approach that concentrates on business functionality and can handle complexity at the same time: Domain-Driven Design.

Material Outsourcing: How Banks Ensure Security and Compliance in the Cloud

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 17. June 2019

Outsourcing to cloud providers can be the cornerstone for modernization, but regulatory requirements and concerns about data security make financial institutions hesitant. With compliance know-how and the right criteria when choosing a provider, the step to cloud banking can be taken successfully.

Digital Reinvention: Creating the Modern Bank with Open Platforms

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 23. April 2019

According to an IBM study, advancing digital technologies, the increased demands of customers, and many new competitors require a profound change in banking. The pioneers of digital transformation are already taking action, positioning themselves at the center of open, agile platforms.

Rethinking Corporate Banking: knowis Introduces the Opportunities of Platform Banking at Euroforum

By -Nina Lehner-

on 2. April 2019

End-to-end processes, platforms and AI – these are the topics that the Euroforum event 'Rethinking Corporate Banking', which takes place on April 4th and 5th, focuses on. knowis is part of the symposium and explains why the journey towards a banking platform pays off for financial enterprises.

User Story Mapping in Software Development: Keeping an Eye on the Big Picture

By -Christian Müller-

on 19. March 2019

In software projects, user story mapping helps to capture the big picture and understand the needs of stakeholders. Learn more about the basic principles of User Story Mapping and why we see its highest potential in combination with other professional methods.

Banking Platform on Cloud: New Perspectives for Financial Services

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 8. February 2019

The effort of setting up a suitable IT infrastructure is one of the reasons why smaller financial institutions often shy away from digitalization projects. But the competition from the fintech base is already in the starting blocks. A cloud-hosted banking platform can be an interesting alternative.

knowis at IBM’s Think: Evolution in Platform Banking

By -Nina Lehner-

on 5. February 2019

The name of the annual IBM conference, to be held February 12-15 in San Francisco, is certainly an invitation. As an IBM business partner, knowis AG is participating not only with sessions on Open Banking, but also as part of a high-quality panel discussion.

The Event Storming Method Applied in Digitalization Projects

By -Christian Müller-

on 22. January 2019

When implementing digitalization projects, one of the key success factors is a comprehensive understanding of the processes. One possible method to achieve this understanding is called Event Storming. Read about what is behind Event Storming and the experience we have made using this method.

Omnichannel Banking: A Prerequisite for a Seamless Customer Journey

By –Tobias Eichermüller–

on 8. January 2019

In order to differentiate themselves from their competitors in the financial market, banks are increasingly focusing on the topic of customer experience. But anyone who wants to achieve true customer-centric models with a seamless customer journey cannot avoid the subject of omnichannel banking.

One Year with PSD2: The Kick-Off for Open Banking

By -Nina Lehner-

on 13. December 2018

Since January 2018, the EU Directive PSD2 applies. This means more flexibility and transparency for the customers, but it entails a profound transformation of standards for banks. To profit nonetheless, financial institutions should rely on innovative business models and open banking.

Why Platform Banking Is the Right Approach to Digitalization

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 5. December 2018

Banks must change themselves quickly to remain important in a changing world. That's why platform banking is the right approach for banks to meet the challenges of digital transformation. And there are more reasons for this.

Learn From Karstadt - Why Banks Have to Decide

Learning from Retail: Why Banks Need to Sharpen Their Digitization Strategy

By -Tobias Baumgarten-

on 30. October 2018

Digital transformation, a low interest rate environment and increasing regulatory requirements present major challenges for banks. Those who wants to remain sustainable in the market must pursue a clear business model. What banks should learn from the troubled department store company Karstadt.

Case Study: Structured Financing of Large-Scale Projects

By -Michael Rehfisch-

on 23. October 2018

The expansion of renewable energies is a decisive trend in the energy sector. Within the context of this energy revolution, extensive infrastructure projects are required. In order to be able to use this source of income, banks must find a way of making its complexity manageable.

The Role of Business Domains in Digital Banking

By -Torsten Spörl-

on 2. October 2018

In digitalization projects within the lending business, complex relationships and dependencies need to be mapped in the system. At the same time, the system must be flexible to respond to any future requirements. Success in both areas is ensured by the use of modular components for business domains.

The Most Important Stakeholders in the Digital Transformation of Finance

By -Christian Müller-

on 2. August 2018

Only if all interest groups in a finance digitalization project recognize a clear added value for themselves and their concerns, they will support its implementation and the intended success can be sustainable. Who are the important stakeholders in a bank and how can they be satisfied?

Corporate Banking - The Laggard of the Digital Revolution

Corporate Banking: Lagging Behind in Digital Revolution

By -Tobias Baumgarten-

on 12. July 2018

Digital transformation poses challenges for traditional banks. Innovative fintechs put them under pressure in retail banking - but not only there. How can this development in corporate banking be avoided?

Digital Loan Application Processing: The Clean Interface Between Front and Back Office

By –Tobias Eichermüller–

on 25. May 2018

An essential interface in the loan business is located between customer service and the loan department, as a lot of data is exchanged here. By mapping all application elements in a digital workflow, information deficits between front and back office can be avoided.

Example of Digital Banking: Implementation of a Banking Software for Lending in Practice

By -Christian Sternkopf-

on 2. May 2018

Example Digital Banking: Digital transformation seems to be a big step in corporate lending business. Knowledge-intensive processes, often with exceptions, must be mapped and a lot of different legacy systems must be connected. We show the procedure for a digitalization project by a practical example.

Five success factors for digital transformation in banking

Five Success Factors of a Digitalization Project in the Banking Sector

By -Christian Müller-

on 17. April 2018

The essential basement of any digitalization project in finance should be the creation of a reliable database. Using the following five success factors, you can see by the example of the corporate credit process what you should bear in mind when realizing your digitalization project.

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