In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, cloud migration is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Financial institutions face mounting pressure to modernize legacy systems, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless digital experiences to customers. Publicis Sapient, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has been at the forefront of this transformation, enabling banks, asset managers, and payment providers to unlock new levels of agility, efficiency, and innovation. Here, we explore real-world success stories that demonstrate the tangible business impact of cloud migration in financial services.
A leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm faced significant challenges with its legacy on-premises systems. Outdated technologies led to slow deployment cycles, limited scalability, and rising maintenance costs. Recognizing the urgent need for change, the firm partnered with Publicis Sapient to modernize its mission-critical workloads and migrate its asset management digital properties to AWS.
This transformation empowered the firm to focus on delivering superior digital services, maintaining a competitive edge in a fast-moving industry.
A leading wealth management firm sought to enhance its advisor platform by integrating real-time financial data and improving user experience. Initially built on-premises, the platform faced scalability and security limitations. Publicis Sapient migrated the solution to AWS, enabling the firm to scale rapidly and meet stringent security requirements.
By leveraging AWS’s scalable infrastructure and Publicis Sapient’s engineering expertise, the firm delivered a modern, secure, and high-performing platform that elevated both advisor and client experiences.
Publicis Sapient’s collaboration with Goldman Sachs exemplifies the power of cloud-native transformation in transaction banking. Supporting the launch of a cutting-edge, API-first transaction banking platform, Publicis Sapient enabled Goldman Sachs to deliver innovative products such as Virtual Integrated Accounts, with plans for global expansion.
Publicis Sapient’s track record in financial services cloud migration is reinforced by industry accolades and AWS competencies:
At the heart of every successful migration is Publicis Sapient’s SPEED framework—Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data & AI. This holistic approach ensures that each cloud journey is tailored to the client’s unique business needs, balancing immediate cost savings with long-term innovation. By combining deep industry knowledge with AWS’s advanced cloud and AI services, Publicis Sapient delivers:
Cloud migration is more than a technical upgrade—it’s a catalyst for business transformation. Publicis Sapient and AWS are helping financial institutions reimagine what’s possible, from modernizing core banking and asset management platforms to enabling real-time payments and personalized digital experiences. The results are clear: lower costs, improved performance, faster innovation, and delighted customers.
If your organization is ready to embark on its own cloud journey, Publicis Sapient’s proven expertise and partnership with AWS provide the foundation for lasting success in the digital era.