SDC Modernizes Nordic Banking with Windows Server and SQL Server

Skandinavisk Data Center (SDC), serving over 150 financial institutions across Scandinavia, undertook a major modernization by migrating its core banking systems from mainframe to Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server. Driven by the need to reduce costs and improve scalability, SDC achieved significant cost savings, reduced operational overhead, and increased competitiveness for its client banks. The upgrade enabled modern, scalable banking solutions, future-proofing operations and paving the way for further migration to the cloud. This project also benefited from technology and optimization initiatives with partners such as Temenos and SunGard.

1. 01Needed to reduce spending while retaining and growing member banks.
2. 02Legacy mainframe systems were inflexible and costly to operate.
3. 03Required improved scalability, performance, and reliability for mission-critical banking processes.

1. 01Migrated core banking from mainframes to Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server.
2. 02Reduced operational costs and streamlined platform management.
3. 03Introduced modern software solutions like TEMENOS T24 optimized for SQL Server.

1. 01Estimated $20M annual savings for SDC.
2. 02Operational costs for the core banking system reduced by 30%.
3. 03Improved scalability and reliability, enabling easier growth for client banks.

• Reduced core banking operating costs
• Improved scalability and reliability
• Increased competitiveness for client banks
• Technology optimization with partners