Amazon AWS: BBVA completes data platform migration to AWS

 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has successfully migrated its data platform to Amazon Web Services (AWS), covering its European and Uruguay operations. BBVA announced its plans to migrate to the cloud provider in February 2023, citing the need for high-performance computing (HPC) for some of its applications, including valuations of complex transactions, risk scenarios, and regulatory requirements in different business units. 

Carlos Casas, global head of engineering at BBVA, said: “This milestone underscores the bank’s commitment to technological innovation and its vision moving forward, as a leader in democratizing the use of data globally, while positioning itself right at the forefront of digital transformation in global banking.”

Scott Mullins, managing director of financial services at AWS, added: “BBVA’s ADA platform is a pioneering project in the adoption of cloud technology within the banking sector, demonstrating BBVA’s ability to adapt and evolve in a dynamic environment. ADA is a platform designed for the future, and its innovative approach is transforming internal processes, thus making BBVA more operationally efficient, better able to attract technology talent, and lead the way in advanced technology.”