NEC's New Intranet Foundation for Shichijyushichibank
NEC has embarked on an ambitious project to modernize the operational framework of Shichijyushichibank, a leading financial institution in Japan. The initiative includes developing an internal intranet foundation tailored for all employees, which has already begun operating in 2023, with plans to completely replace the previous infrastructure by April 2025. This modernization effort, termed Office Automation (OA) modernization, aims to optimize resources, enhance user convenience for client operations, and streamline workflows while ensuring a secure zero-trust environment.
Background of the Project
Before this initiative, Shichijyushichibank had established two separate systems: an internal OA foundation for daily office operations and an internet access foundation for external communications. The previous setup posed several challenges, including the inconvenience of a two-step login process for internet access and delays during peak loads due to concentrated access demands. These issues highlighted the need for a more unified and efficient environment.
To address these concerns, NEC and Shichijyushichibank focused on integrating the two environments into a single new intranet foundation, taking into account key objectives such as:
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Balancing Convenience and Security: Preparing for future cloud service applications while ensuring robust security measures.
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Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Improving client functionalities and response times to facilitate smoother business processes.
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Simplifying System Operations: Reducing the operational burden and optimizing costs through system integration.
Overview and Features of the New Foundation
The newly constructed intranet foundation represents a significant leap forward by merging both the OA and internet systems. This project leverages NEC's innovative
BluStellar Modernization Financial Institution Program, which systematically addresses the challenges and strategies related to OA system modernization.
Key Features of the Intranet Foundation
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Optimized Performance for Cloud Security: A new thin-client environment has been established, enhancing performance while simultaneously improving security protocols to facilitate cloud adoption.
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Integration with SASE: The new foundation collaborates with a separate project involving the implementation of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), further bolstering security for cloud utilization.
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Effective Maintenance and Operations: The operational framework has been refined to enhance efficiency and ensure cost optimization.
Future Developments
Looking ahead, this initiative aims not only to augment productivity at Shichijyushichibank but also to extend its benefits across the entire Shichijyushichibank Group. The goal is to create a more secure operational environment that meets evolving business needs.
For inquiries related to this project, interested parties can contact:
NEC Financial Solutions Department,
E-Mail: contact@fin-modernization.jp.nec.com
NEC's BluStellar model serves as a bridge for transformational business models and solutions for societal and management challenges. This modernization program specifically tailored for financial institutions combines six critical elements including applications, development methodologies, communication protocols, infrastructure, data management, and operational support. By providing comprehensive consulting and managed services, the program is positioned to support sustainable growth for financial entities in an increasingly digital landscape.
For further details, you can visit NEC's dedicated links for Digital Finance and the Financial Institution Modernization Program.