It’s not IT, it’s IQ:
Learn why BankOnIT is in a class by itself

The hundreds of banks that have decided to partner with BankOnIT weren’t merely looking for a “check the box” IT solution. They understood the critical importance technology plays in the future of their business, and wanted a partner that stays ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Created by bankers, for bankers, BankOnIT provides a technology foundation for creating unlimited opportunity and growing shareholder value. We know first-hand the challenges and opportunities that come with managing technology for a financial institution, because we’ve done it ourselves.  

That’s why the BankOnIT solution looks so different than everyone else: we invest in the capabilities we know bankers need, without compromise. Top-tier American tech talent and a fully integrated technology platform available 24/7/365. Regulatory and compliance expertise and custom Artificial Intelligence and machine learning embedded throughout. And the best possible protection against escalating cyber threats.

Banking is a difficult business, and growing more competitive every year. The largest banks leverage technology to push their market share advantage even further. Thanks to the best-in-class foundation we provide, BankOnIT banks don’t waste time putting out technology fires. Instead, they’re uniquely able to focus on deploying technology toward strategic initiatives and growth.

We deeply believe in the value of community and mid-size banks, and serve you with the same mindset and commitment to the highest standards with which you serve your customers.  

A guided tour of BankOnIT HQ

Joe Sinkovits is the Information Security Officer at Lisle Bank in Lisle, Illinois, and a BankOnIT client. Candidly, he told us that when his bank first started talking to BankOnIT, he had a hard time believing we would really be different from his current IT provider. But everything changed when he visited our Oklahoma City campus: “When we actually flew down to Oklahoma City and took a look at the BankOnIT facilities and learned more in depth about its philosophy, strategy for keeping up with emerging threats, how to prevent them, how to protect the customer, that picture rapidly changed for me,” he told us.

We’ve heard this sort of feedback from new clients for years. That’s why, for the first time, we’re offering a guided video tour of our headquarters facility. You will be able to see the BankOnIT difference for yourself. The attention to detail, long-term planning and unique investments in technology and human resources are all intentionally designed to provide you the best possible outcomes.

This tour covers one of our data centers, our Help Desk and our Cyber Intelligence Annex. Of course, this is only a brief look at the facilities and capabilities client banks have available to them. For more detailed information, please reach out to us directly.

Bankers Talk BankOnIT: A word from our clients

The decision to switch IT providers can seem difficult and complex. One of the biggest challenges is that it’s easy for anyone to sound great in a sales call or demo. The difference between a truly exceptional provider and an average one can be hard to see until you’ve signed the deal—and at that point, the difficulty of switching might mean you end up sunk into a relationship with a subpar vendor for years to come.

So, we reached out to a few of our partner banks, representing both new and decades-long relationships, to let them share their experiences with BankOnIT. We’re extremely grateful for their enthusiasm about sharing their stories. Of course, these are only a few of the hundreds of happy banks we serve. If you’d like to hear from other bankers who’ve made the switch to BankOnIT, please reach out to us and we’d be happy to connect you.

Why Lisle Savings Bank switched to BankOnIT

Like a lot of banks considering a switch to BankOnIT, Lisle Savings Bank (based in the Chicago metro area) wanted to ensure they were making a financially prudent decision for its shareholders. Information Security Officer Joe Sinkovits said he was skeptical—until he got to experience the difference first-hand.

“We weren’t on the [BankOnIT] system very long before I was proved completely wrong,” said Lisle Savings Bank ISO Joe Sinkovits. “The move to BankOnIT was probably one of the best I.T. things that we’ve done in the 25 years that I’ve been the Information Systems Security Officer. And now, nearly two years into it, I can’t think of one single issue where BankOnIT has dropped the ball and has not delivered what they’ve promised.” 

And as for the cost? “If a peer of ours was considering BankOnIT and they were doing their due diligence with other companies as well, the questions that I would recommend that they ask these other providers is how do they charge for special projects if they do switch their core, or if they added a new location?” said Lisle Savings Bank CFO and Director, Karlie Krehbiel. “That’s where BankOnIT really has a leg up because of the flat pricing that I don’t see how anyone else can even compete.”

How BankOnIT allows Oakland’s Gateway Bank to focus on strategy

One reason banks give for not switching away from an existing IT provider is that they’re wary of a painful and costly migration. They’ve been scarred by difficult transitions in the past and have a hard time believing anyone could be different.  This fear results in banks continuing in a poor technology situation that they know is not driving them forward.

Oakland’s Gateway Bank is one of the more recent beneficiaries of best-in-class process: “The transition [to BankOnIT] was almost beyond smooth,” said Gateway Bank President, CEO & Director Glen Terry. “It never came to the level where I needed to pay attention to it.”

And now that BankOnIT is taking care of the bank’s technology 24/7, Glen is finally able to ask his internal team to tackle key strategic initiatives. Prior to the switch, his Information Security Officer, Chris Chong, spent his days just trying to keep the bank’s technology above water. But now Chris focuses on helping Gateway compete against larger competitors in key areas like mobile banking.

“Using technology is critical to being able to compete with larger institutions,” said Terry. “If we appropriately use technology, including the technology BankOnIT provides, we can compete with the biggest of the banks.”

A nearly 20-year partnership: First National Bank of Oklahoma and BankOnIT

As one of our earliest clients, First National Bank of Oklahoma has a nearly 20-year relationship with BankOnIT. When we asked Mel Martin, FNB’s President & COO, what he thought other bankers should know about BankOnIT, he said that our reputation with the regulators was critical for him.

“The fact that BankOnIT has 24/7 hardened data centers in separate parts of the U.S. provides redundancy of our systems that we could never provide on our own,” he said.

During our decades-long relationship, First National Bank has grown from a $50 million bank to a $600 million bank. Along the way, they’ve acquired other banks, opened new offices, relocated existing offices, and evolved their offerings. Through all that change, we’re proud to have remained a constant and valuable presence. “BankOnIT has been our sole I.T. provider that entire time, and they’ve performed flawlessly.”