Benefits of Trading Systems as-a-Service in Capital Markets

This document is a guide that outlines the advantages of Trading Systems as-a-Service (TSaaS) for Capital Markets. It explains how the service-oriented business model enhances agility and efficiency for banks by utilizing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The guide details several benefits of TSaaS, including reduced complexity by transferring system ownership to third-party providers, quicker time-to-market through integrated DevOps frameworks, and enhanced security via established cloud provider practices. It also discusses improved data access and insight through unified cloud architectures, lower operational costs, and increased transparency in pricing. Additionally, the document presents strategic goals that influence the delivery of as-a-Service solutions, highlighting three patterns: legacy versus innovation, cost play, and time-to-market play. Each pattern is defined with focus areas to ensure effective implementation and operation of the services.