Core Modernization Topic Stream

Practical guidance on planning, sequencing, and measuring core modernization initiatives for U.S. banking institutions, addressing risks, timelines, and capability gaps.

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Baseline Customer Experience Metrics for Banks in 2026
February 18, 2026

Executive scorecards that set an objective CX starting point and track progress with defensible, comparable measures

Core Modernization First or Later: 2026 Sequencing Decision Factors for Banks
January 23, 2026

Core First vs Later: 2026 Core Banking. Explains modernization options, sequencing implications, and safeguards for regulated banking programs.

Application Portfolio Visibility Gaps That Increase Core Modernization Risk
January 22, 2026

Application Portfolio Visibility Gaps. Clarifies control priorities, resilience requirements, and practical risk-reduction actions for banking leaders.

How Fast Can Banks Modernize Core Systems: Ambition Calibration Language for Executives
January 14, 2026

How Fast Can Banks Modernize Core Systems. Clarifies control priorities, resilience requirements, and practical risk-reduction actions for banking leaders.

Strangler Pattern Core Modernization: When to Modernize the Core First vs Later
January 12, 2026

Strangler Pattern Core Modernization:. Shows how governance design and decision rights accelerate execution while preserving accountability and control.

How Long Core Banking Modernization Takes: Credible Timelines for Bank Executives
January 9, 2026

How Long Core Banking Modernization Takes. Outlines sequencing choices, dependency trade-offs, and implementation checkpoints that improve delivery confidence.

API Management Capability Gaps That Stall Core Modernization
January 6, 2026

API Management Capability Gaps That Stall Core. Clarifies control priorities, resilience requirements, and practical risk-reduction actions for banking leaders.