Sberbank removed PO IBM and switched to its own account management solutions

On April 7, 2025, Sber"" announced the complete abandonment of software IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) and IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) in favor of domestic tools Platform V IDM and Platform V IAM SE developed by specialists. " Sber Tech These products are designed to provide a complete life cycle of accounts, support user management and authorization.

The abandonment of IBM systems was carried out as part of a major import substitution project. Kirill Menshov, Senior Vice President, Head of the Technologies Block of Sberbank, notes that the implementation of an initiative of this scale required careful planning and coordination of actions between hundreds of divisions.

𝓲

Фото: Freepik

In the process, we replaced many legacy solutions, ensuring the continuity of all services, and supported new, increased requirements for cybersecurity, legislation and bank processes. More than 900 bank systems are integrated with IAM, more than 400 with IDM. 15 million managed accounts have been created, says Menshov.

" solutions are said to have made it easier for employees to access the bank's systems and improved security. Various logon options are implemented, including multifactor and password-free authentication. Single sign-on is available in different bank systems. Depending on the importance of the data and the level of risk, the appropriate degree of protection is applied.

The domestic platform provides centralized management of employee accounts, which significantly speeds up personnel processes. With deployed systems, you can connect new services with optimal resource utilization without placing additional strain on IT. Solutions can be integrated with IDM in the background - without interruption. In addition, the transition to Platform V allows you to implement biometrics.