In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, the imperative to modernize, innovate, and deliver exceptional customer experiences has never been greater. As regulatory demands intensify and customer expectations rise, financial institutions are turning to industry cloud transformation as the foundation for future growth. At the heart of this transformation lies the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI)—and Publicis Sapient stands at the forefront, enabling financial organizations to unlock new value through cloud-native solutions tailored to the sector’s unique challenges.
Industry cloud is more than a technology upgrade; it is a strategic enabler for financial institutions seeking to modernize legacy systems, enhance compliance, and drive personalized, data-driven experiences. Publicis Sapient’s recognized leadership in industry cloud services, as highlighted by HFS Research, is rooted in a deep understanding of the financial sector’s regulatory, security, and operational complexities. Our advisory-led approach ensures that every cloud transformation is aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the need for agility in a digital-first world.
Legacy infrastructure has long been a barrier to innovation in financial services. Outdated systems hinder the ability to respond to market changes, integrate new technologies, and meet evolving regulatory standards. Publicis Sapient helps financial institutions break free from these constraints by migrating core systems to cloud-native architectures. This modernization not only reduces operational costs and technical debt but also enables seamless integration of advanced data and AI capabilities.
Our approach is holistic: we guide clients from strategy and migration through to operationalization and continuous innovation. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, financial organizations can automate compliance processes, improve data lineage and traceability, and ensure robust security—critical factors in a highly regulated environment.
The true potential of industry cloud is realized when it becomes the foundation for advanced data and AI solutions. Publicis Sapient’s expertise in data modernization and AI, recognized by both HFS Research and IDC, empowers financial institutions to:
Our proven track record includes accelerating time to insights for data scientists at leading banks, empowering them to stay ahead in a competitive market. By moving from ineffective legacy data models to modern, cloud-based solutions, our clients have achieved significant reductions in insight delivery time and operational costs.
In financial services, customer experience is a key differentiator. Today’s clients expect seamless, personalized interactions across every channel. Publicis Sapient’s integrated SPEED capabilities—Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data & AI—enable financial institutions to reimagine the customer journey. By unifying data across touchpoints and leveraging AI-driven insights, organizations can deliver:
Our focus on human-centered design, combined with deep technology expertise, ensures that every digital experience is not only compliant and secure but also intuitive and engaging.
Regulatory compliance is a non-negotiable in financial services. Cloud transformation, when executed with industry expertise, enhances an institution’s ability to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Publicis Sapient’s cloud solutions provide:
By embedding compliance into the fabric of cloud-native architectures, we help clients reduce risk, respond swiftly to regulatory changes, and build trust with customers and regulators alike.
Publicis Sapient’s leadership in industry cloud, data modernization, and AI is recognized by leading analysts such as HFS Research and IDC. Our clients value our ability to combine digital business strategy, customer experience, and advanced technology to solve complex challenges. Partners praise our track record in delivering outcomes, particularly in solving data and customer engagement problems unique to financial services.
Our investments in all major hyperscalers and our proprietary platforms—such as Sapient Slingshot and Bodhi—enable us to accelerate cloud and AI adoption for our clients. Whether it’s optimizing operations for a multinational investment bank or enabling real-time insights for a retail bank, our outcome-led approach consistently delivers measurable business value.
Cloud-driven transformation is the key to future-proofing your financial institution. With Publicis Sapient as your partner, you gain a trusted advisor with the expertise, tools, and vision to help you modernize, innovate, and lead in a digital-first world. Discover how our industry cloud capabilities can help you unlock new value with data and AI—today and for the future.