The financial services industry is at a pivotal moment. Banks and financial institutions face mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems, deliver innovative digital experiences, and maintain rigorous standards for security and compliance. In this landscape, Publicis Sapient’s AI-powered platforms—most notably Sapient Slingshot—are redefining how software is developed, deployed, and maintained. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, these tools are accelerating the creation of secure, compliant, and scalable solutions, enabling financial organizations to stay ahead of the curve.
Core banking systems are the backbone of any financial institution, yet many banks have struggled to modernize these critical platforms. While significant investments have been made in customer-facing channels, the core often remains a bottleneck for innovation and efficiency. Publicis Sapient, in partnership with leading cloud-native core providers, is addressing this challenge head-on. Through collaborations with organizations like 10x Banking, Publicis Sapient is helping banks move beyond incremental improvements to achieve true core modernization.
The partnership model is powerful: 10x Banking delivers a managed, cloud-native core banking platform, handling the essential transaction processing and compliance requirements. Publicis Sapient complements this with deep expertise in customer experience, service design, and the integration of advanced AI-driven development tools. This synergy allows banks to focus on differentiation—leveraging real-time data, building exceptional customer journeys, and rapidly launching new products—while the core is robust, secure, and future-ready.
A real-world example of this approach is the transformation of transaction banking and cash management for a major Australian bank. Here, Publicis Sapient’s role extends from service design to the build-out of front-end solutions, while the core platform is delivered as a service. This model is poised to scale globally, offering a blueprint for banks seeking to modernize at pace.
At the heart of Publicis Sapient’s software development transformation is Sapient Slingshot, a proprietary AI platform that streamlines the entire software lifecycle. Slingshot integrates smart software agents with an extensive code library, enabling development teams to move from requirements to deployment with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
For example, when building a secure, scalable payment platform, Slingshot automates the creation of backlogs, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications. It generates production-ready code for microservices such as payment initiation, orchestration, and settlement, all while embedding best practices for authentication, encryption, and data protection. Automated testing and compliance checks are built in, ensuring that solutions meet international banking standards before they go live.
The impact is tangible: what once took weeks or months can now be accomplished in days. Teams can focus on refining customer experiences and innovating new services, rather than being bogged down by manual coding and compliance tasks. This AI-driven approach not only reduces time-to-market but also minimizes technical debt and enhances the overall quality and security of digital platforms.
AI-driven automation is not limited to back-end systems. Sapient Slingshot also accelerates the development of customer-facing applications, such as mobile onboarding apps for commercial banks. By generating user journeys, UI components, and interactive wireframes based on industry best practices, Slingshot ensures that digital experiences are both intuitive and compliant. Security and regulatory requirements are automatically incorporated, and built-in testing validates functionality and performance before deployment.
This end-to-end automation means that banks can launch new digital products faster, respond to changing customer expectations, and maintain the highest standards of security and compliance. The result is a seamless, engaging customer experience that drives loyalty and growth.
In financial services, security and compliance are non-negotiable. Publicis Sapient’s AI platforms are designed with these imperatives at their core. From the outset, Slingshot incorporates security prompts and regulatory checks, ensuring that every solution is built to withstand evolving threats and meet stringent industry standards. Automated compliance validation reduces the risk of costly errors and accelerates the approval process, giving banks confidence as they innovate.
Scalability is another critical advantage. By leveraging cloud-native architectures and AI-driven automation, financial institutions can rapidly scale their solutions to meet growing demand, adapt to regulatory changes, and expand into new markets—all without compromising on performance or security.
The adoption of AI-powered software development is not just a technological upgrade—it’s a strategic imperative for banks and financial institutions seeking to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Publicis Sapient’s platforms, expertise, and partnerships are enabling organizations to:
As the industry continues to evolve, those who embrace AI-driven automation will be fundamentally more effective, agile, and competitive. Publicis Sapient stands ready to help financial institutions unlock the full potential of AI, transforming challenges into opportunities and setting new standards for digital excellence.
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