Nationwide Building Society, the largest building society in the world, has adopted the HPE GreenLake platform as the foundation of its hybrid cloud strategy, marking a milestone in its digital transformation. This decision aims to modernize its technological infrastructure, increase operational resilience, comply with existing regulations, and deliver a first-class digital experience to its customers.
A hybrid model for an agile and secure future
Since 2018, Nationwide has embarked on an ambitious plan to adapt to the demands of digital innovation, with a strategy that combines public and private cloud environments based on the needs of different types of data and workloads. With HPE GreenLake, the society is building an agile, scalable, and secure technology platform that meets the expectations of its customers in an increasingly digital environment.
Paul Walsh, Nationwide’s Director of Infrastructure and Service Delivery, explained: “With HPE GreenLake, we are creating a cloud platform that enhances our resilience and agility, allowing us to deliver better service levels and develop new capabilities for our developers faster than ever.”
Cost reduction and sustainability
The consumption-based model of HPE GreenLake has enabled Nationwide to pay only for the capacity used, avoiding over-provisioning. This efficient approach is expected to reduce the society’s IT costs by at least 30%, optimizing its resources and directing its investments toward higher-value areas.
Additionally, Nationwide will be able to monitor and manage its energy consumption and the emissions associated with its infrastructure through HPE GreenLake’s tools. Sustainability is also enhanced through the reuse and recycling of decommissioned assets, such as storage and computing infrastructures that have been replaced.
Automation and increased control for the IT team
HPE GreenLake Management Services will provide Nationwide with automation and orchestration tools to manage its infrastructure as code, freeing up the IT team to focus on innovation and high-value activities. With faster development cycles and greater control over applications and security, Nationwide will be able to reduce the time to launch new features and ensure a consistent user experience across all its digital platforms.
Resilience and regulatory compliance
The platform also strengthens Nationwide’s ability to manage risks, protect its customers, and meet regulatory requirements, all while maximizing the value of cloud technology. “Nationwide’s modernization demonstrates the effectiveness of HPE GreenLake, with this well-established institution transitioning from complex legacy technology to a modern hybrid cloud operating model that is future-ready,” highlighted Matt Harris, Senior Vice President and General Manager of HPE for the UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Africa.
Toward a sustainable and efficient hybrid cloud
The case of Nationwide Building Society illustrates how a financial institution can adopt a hybrid approach that combines the best of public and private clouds. Thanks to HPE GreenLake, Nationwide has not only improved its operational efficiency and reduced costs but also moved toward a sustainable infrastructure that aligns with the values of a greener and more digitalized economy.