Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences with the development and use of an agile component-based architecture for enabling the requirements for the transformation of financial services.
Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used is a case study.
Findings – The findings of the case study indicate that while technically it is feasible to develop and implement such an architecture, a number of managerial and organizational issues need to be addressed before such architecture can become successful.
Originality/value – For the practitioners and managers in the financial services industry, this study provides a potential solution to its need for an agile technology platform that can keep aligned with its evolving business requirements.
Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used is a case study.
Findings – The findings of the case study indicate that while technically it is feasible to develop and implement such an architecture, a number of managerial and organizational issues need to be addressed before such architecture can become successful.
Originality/value – For the practitioners and managers in the financial services industry, this study provides a potential solution to its need for an agile technology platform that can keep aligned with its evolving business requirements.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 413-422 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Managerial finance |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Financial services
- Communication technologies
- Technology-led strategy