Co-op Bank continues Steria partnership

Co-operative Banking Group has extended its IT services partnership with Steria through to 2014.

The 17 year partnership continues as Co-op Bank pushes on with its Group Transformation Programme, which involves the replacement of its core banking systems and overhaul of payments systems

“We are pleased to continue the partnership with Steria,” says Jim Slack, business leader of IT operations and development at Co-operative Banking Group, “Our partnership with Steria is based upon trust. Our relationship with Steria has already delivered many successful business-critical projects and services, including a number of highly strategic undertakings. Both parties remain committed to continually drive out cost and improve productivity, innovation and quality.”

Gavin Chapman, COO at Steria UK, adds: “We are delighted that Co-operative Banking Group has continued to place its trust in us. Equally we recognise that the need to continually improve is more critical than ever in these challenging financial times. We will continue to help reduce risk through our in-depth knowledge of the Bank’s systems and strategy, combined with Steria’s deep banking expertise and proven delivery capability. In particular we are continuing to work hard to ensure the success of the Co-operative Banking Group Transformation Programme.”

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