Architecht, a technology company that meets the specific needs of the financial sector with its products and services, has announced its new product, OBA Suite – Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform. We asked Architecht CEO Ökkeş Emin Balçiçek about OBA Suite, which enhances business efficiency with its fast product development capabilities, low code/no code features, high-security standards, generative AI support, and user-friendly interface.

Questions:

What is OBA Suite – Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform? Can you explain the product to us?

At Architecht, we continue our efforts with our innovative products and services in the field of financial technology. We are continuously accelerating our new product investments by combining our deep expertise in the financial sector with up-to-date and reliable technologies. In this context, we launched our new product “Architecht OBA Suite - Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform.” OBA Suite is a cloud-based technology platform we created with microservices architecture. It is an extremely modern product that meets various needs with innovative features like low code/no code capabilities, modules supported by generative AI, and design-to-operate structures targeting business units. With this product, we aim to provide great ease for business and product owners, as well as technology development teams, and to generate significant added value for the financial sector. I would also like to emphasize that our platform provides infrastructure not only to banks but also to companies in different sectors like insurance, fintech, and telecommunications to meet their software development needs.

What did you do during the product development process? Can you give us details about the technical processes?

We conducted the development process of OBA Suite - Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform with the goal of meeting high-quality standards. At every step, we performed unit tests, load tests, and security scans, constantly maximizing system security and performance. We developed this platform based on Domain Driven Design principles and a meticulous selection process, choosing from products listed by the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), and adopted a code-first approach. Additionally, we strengthened the innovative structure of our platform by applying for a patent for SAGA architecture-based transactions. We also placed great importance on application security during the development process. Before starting, we performed threat modeling, and during development, we conducted source code analysis and penetration tests as part of the DevSecOps process. We also carried out both preventive and control-based security studies on API security, which is one of the most critical aspects of open banking. Throughout this work, we adhered to national and international standards and procedures. During the project, we worked with internationally experienced consultants to ensure that the product's architecture was evaluated from every aspect and designed accordingly. In the customer-focused module development processes, we conducted persona studies to offer solutions best suited to user needs. 

Additionally, we developed OBA Suite, which is born entirely as AI-native, using large language models to enable smart search with voice assistants, voice-based transactions, and the ability to provide information and guidance at every stage. As a result of these comprehensive and careful efforts, OBA Suite will be positioned as a standout technology product in our sector.

Can you talk about the low code/no code capabilities of OBA Suite and the benefits and advantages it offers to customers?

 First of all, OBA Suite features AI-supported low code/no code platforms, fast product development capabilities, flexible integration options, and user-friendly interfaces. These capabilities allow for easy screen and workflow design. Thanks to the AI-supported low code/no code screens within OBA Suite, business units can easily develop screens tailored to their specific needs. At the same time, during the product and application development phase, innovation and flexibility are maximized by leveraging the power of cloud technologies. OBA Suite also provides complete independence in deployment processes, eliminating wait times and enabling easy deployment. Agile and independent microservices allow for an independent application development process. OBA Suite is offered to customers with both on-premise installation and cloud-based service (SaaS) options, providing flexibility and ease of use. As a result, our customers simplify their business processes and increase their efficiency. These are significant gains. In addition, OBA Suite provides customers with benefits such as cost savings, multi-channel development, fault isolation, customer satisfaction, automatic scaling, and performance advantages.

While we're on the topic, I would like to share some important news. As you know, we are a technology company that provides solutions to the specific needs of the financial sector. In this context, we continue to invest in new products. In the coming days, we plan to announce another product with all its details. Without going into too much technical detail, I would like to mention the relationship between this new product and OBA Suite. This new product, a digital platform that provides financial process development, uses OBA Suite for its infrastructure services. Tasks like logging, database connections, and caching are solved directly with OBA Suite, eliminating the need to write code on the product side. Additionally, thanks to OBA Suite’s microservices structure, our new product can easily integrate and quickly create microservices. Our product is currently being used by a bank in Europe, and the advantages of OBA Suite are evident in this project as well. At the same time, the OBA Suite Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform is actively used in some infrastructure and products at Kuveyt Türk, one of the largest banks in our country. Our platform strengthens Kuveyt Türk's technology infrastructure, helping the bank provide faster and more efficient services, and plays an important role in developing digital solutions and increasing customer satisfaction.

How does OBA Suite integrate with existing systems, especially the BOA Banking and Technology Platform?

We are starting a major transformation in the financial sector with OBA Suite Cloud Native Microservices Technology Platform. Our goal is to shape the future of banking and financial solutions and become a significant player in the international arena. In line with this vision, we continue our work to lead the sector and offer the best solutions to our customers.

As you know, we continue to update and ensure the stable operation of Architecht's flagship BOA Banking and Technology Platform. In the new era, we aim to run OBA Suite and the BOA Banking and Technology Platform in natural integration through API channels. In this way, our customers will be able to continue developing products and processes on the BOA Banking and Technology Platform while also using the cloud-based microservices infrastructure of OBA Suite to develop the digital products they desire. We believe that the natural integration between the BOA Banking and Technology Platform, which is currently operating in 12 different banks, and OBA Suite will provide a significant competitive advantage in the financial sector.