Case study

Modernizing Infrastructure for Better Customer Experiences With Rocket® Terminal Emulator   

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For over 150 years, M&T Bank has been a trusted name in community banking. When they needed to modernize their infrastructure for better customer experiences, they turned to Rocket Software. Here’s how Rocket Terminal Emulator helped.

Challenge

M&T Bank faced the challenge of making mainframe data accessible in real-time to drive innovation and improve customer satisfaction.

Solution

Rocket Software introduced a Digital Integration Hub (DIH) to streamline data access, limit disruptions, and simplify processes. 

Results

Accelerated modernization, real-time data access, and improved workflows elevated customer satisfaction and enabled M&T’s long-term expansion.

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Our modernization strategy was always centered around leveraging our mainframe data stores and decades of development. Rocket’s collaboration has been a major asset in finding tactical solutions and ensuring success through each stage of execution."

Gary Fusco Group Vice President Infrastructure Engineering and Operations

Company

Industry: Financial & Banking

M&T Bank, a community-focused institution headquartered in Buffalo, NY, handles over $155 billion in assets with more than 1,000 branches and 22,000 employees. Known for pairing big bank capabilities with personal attention, M&T delivers services ranging from traditional banking to institutional wealth management. 

Challenge

M&T Bank needed to modernize their technology to provide near real-time data accessibility for better customer experiences while preserving security and stability.

A rapidly evolving market and the demand for excellent customer service prompted M&T Bank to prioritize modernization. To achieve this, the team needed to integrate decades of mainframe data into newer systems without causing business disruptions. Ensuring secure, interoperable, and user-friendly data solutions was critical to meeting this goal.

 

Solution

Rocket Software implemented a Digital Integration Hub (DIH) to connect M&T’s mainframe with modern systems, enabling real-time data delivery and enhanced workflows.

Partnering with Rocket Software, M&T Bank implemented a Digital Integration Hub (DIH), a solution designed to allow secure and seamless access to mainframe data across platforms. The DIH keeps information updated in real time, empowering DevOps teams, customer service representatives, and business leaders to make faster, data-driven decisions. With a focus on collaboration and customer-centricity, Rocket provided tailored guidance, built strong relationships with M&T teams, and delivered ongoing support to sustain success. 

Results

Faster modernization, real-time data access, and reduced workloads powered M&T’s commitment to innovation and superior customer experiences. 

Rocket Software's DIH implementation has accelerated M&T's modernization and enabled real-time access to accurate data for better decision-making, reduced risks, and improved customer outcomes. With exceptional customer support and tailored solutions, Rocket ensured a smooth transformation process, laying the groundwork for future growth. Centralized data and self-service portals have saved time and boosted efficiency, while real-time insights enhanced transparency and decision-making — creating a scalable foundation for M&T's continued expansion. 

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