Decoding Core Contracts: What Modernization Means for Your Institution

The four largest core providers support nearly 80% of the U.S. banking market. As these vendors modernize their platforms through cloud transformation, digital-first delivery, and emerging AI capabilities, it’s essential that banks understand how these changes connect to their contracts. In this session, Danelle Hawig, SVP, breaks down the latest modernization initiatives across the major core platforms and offer practical guidance on how institutions can align their vendor agreements with long-term strategy. Rather than comparing vendors, this webinar helps banks interpret and optimize their contracts—ensuring clarity around functionality, service commitments, pricing structures, and future-ready capabilities. Attendees will learn how to evaluate whether their current agreements reflect the modernization paths and digital priorities they expect, and how to ask the right questions during renewals or competitive reviews.

Key topics this webcast will address

How modernization trends (cloud, APIs, digital channels, AI) show up in vendor proposals and agreements.
How to assess whether your contract aligns with your bank’s roadmap, risk tolerance, and integration needs.
What questions to ask your provider about modernization timelines, capabilities, and ongoing enhancements.
How to determine when a single-vendor ecosystem or a best-of-breed approach best supports your goals.
Best practices for preparing for renewals, evaluating new proposals, and ensuring transparency in terms and pricing.