Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) partnered with Hitachi Vantara to successfully implement a cloud-native digital transformation. RBI defined a simple and clear cloud strategy, focusing on business outcomes and agility. The bank aimed to build all new applications in the cloud, migrate 50% of legacy applications, and train at least 300 employees per year on cloud-native capabilities. Hitachi provided consulting talent and engineering expertise, enabling knowledge transfer and upskilling.
RBI’s approach included setting up an “RBI Migration Factory” and simplifying governance structures. The bank focused on two key performance indicators: the percentage of applications on the cloud and the percentage of IT staff undergoing training. By emphasizing a shift toward a digital culture and workforce transformation, RBI achieved cost savings as a byproduct of its cloud-native transformation journey.