Unisys, an information technology services and solutions company, has won a contract with Rabobank to modernize the Dutch bank's check processing operations.
Under the terms of the contract, Unisys will help the bank migrate its check processing operations to a Microsoft .NET framework, enabling integration into a standard server environment. This implementation is expected to lead to an increase in processing speeds and greater operational flexibility over the legacy centralized cross border check processing system.The new framework will allow the bank to process up to 200 foreign-based checks per minute, said Unisys.As part of the agreement, Unisys will also implement its Quantum NDP200 high-speed document scanner to process Rabobank's foreign-based checks. In addition, the deal specifies a new support and maintenance contract which will extend the existing relationship with the bank.Arno Schellekens, head of operations payments and savings at Rabobank, said: "It was important we worked with a partner who could utilize our existing infrastructure to drive cost and productivity efficiencies across our business, yet still give us the flexibility to modernize and adapt for the future."Bart Steukers, managing partner of global industries at Unisys for Continental Europe, added: "Despite the Netherlands's shift away from checks years ago, foreign checks remain a significant part of Rabobank's transactions. This solution, which maximizes the benefits application modernization and systems integration, will help Rabobank more easily adapt to future changes as check usage continues to decline globally and banking evolves more to a paperless environment."
