Need for secure scalability in a regulated industry
The company had no prior cloud experience and needed a partner that could deliver a secure and scalable platform in Azure, while also helping to build trust and confidence among customers and regulatory authorities.
Swedbank Pay uses our Kubernetes solution to deliver secure, scalable payment services with a high level of compliance and control.
Secure cloud migration with Kubernetes
A secure Azure-based Kubernetes solution for Swedbank Pay, enabling PCI DSS-compliant payment processing and automation while meeting the requirements outlined below:
Kubernetes solution built for the financial services industry
Experts at Orange Business evaluated several solutions that could support Swedbank Pay’s infrastructure and platform operations while aligning with existing on-premises processes. The chosen solution was a public cloud platform in Microsoft Azure based on Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration platform.
Orange Business designed a public cloud solution in Microsoft Azure based on Kubernetes, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and automation. The platform enables the deployment and operation of payment terminals in accordance with PCI DSS requirements.
Through a fully managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Swedbank Pay gained:
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Operational security
- An architectural framework enabling rapid and controlled deployments
The solution supports future growth and cloud-driven innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational stability.
Results and business benefits
Swedbank Pay is now exploring opportunities to migrate additional business-critical services to the cloud using container technology.
- Faster deployment and reduced time-to-market
- A future-proof platform for continued development and innovation
- High levels of compliance and reliability
- Enhanced trust and confidence among both customers and regulatory authorities
More innovation, less risk
The company is now exploring opportunities to migrate additional business areas to the cloud using container technology.
The implementation of the custom Kubernetes solution in Azure has enabled Swedbank Pay to strengthen its digital offering, stay ahead of the market, and continue creating value for its customers in the future. By combining cloud technology with industry-specific expertise, Swedbank Pay has enhanced its ability to deliver modern, secure, and reliable payment services.
What Swedbank Pay says about the partnership
Helge Dahl, Business Architect at Swedbank Pay
Swedbank Pay
Swedbank Pay, part of Swedbank, is a leading provider of payment solutions with more than 35 years of experience in card acquiring. The company offers a unified platform for card, point-of-sale, and online payments, with a strong focus on security, transparency, and seamless purchasing experiences.