For forward-thinking banks, platform consolidation presents both a priority and a challenge Platform consolidation — the integration of multiple tools and infrastructure into a single, cohesive platform — is a strategic priority for banks’ security and IT leaders, driven by increasing tech stack complexity and economic challenges. Eighty-eight percent of IT leaders are actively consolidating and optimising their technology stacks. Generally, they do so to achieve several closely intertwined benefits specific to Financial Services: More efficient digital banking operations  Cost savings and better use of resources Improved security for online and mobile banking Greater focus on innovation and strategic initiatives   This ebook explores the reasons for these struggles and offers suggestions about how to overcome them.