Watch the newest episode of the CIONET Podcast, where Claudio Balbo, Senior Director and Head of IT Architecture at Intesa Sanpaolo, discusses one of the most ambitious core banking transformations in Europe. Claudio is a Nominee in the Applications & Architecture category and a speaker at CIONET Awards: Part 1 on 9 December 2025 at 15:00 CET. Save your seat now to find out who wins this prestigious title 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1 In this episode, Claudio shares his journey in tech and his pivotal role in designing and implementing isytech – a cloud-native core banking platform that is revolutionizing the way Intesa Sanpaolo operates. Watch the full episode to find out more about: 🔹 Cloud-Native Core Banking: The strategic shift from legacy systems to modern, scalable cloud solutions. 🔹 AI Adoption: How AI is becoming a critical part of the transformation, driving productivity and enhancing system capabilities. 🔹 Leadership in Large-Scale Digital Transformations: Insights on leading teams, managing change, and balancing innovation with feasibility. 🔹 Building the IT Future: How the bank is future-proofing its infrastructure, ensuring long-term sustainability. Claudio emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, team empowerment, and consistency in execution to successfully navigate digital transformations. Secure your spot to discover who will win the CIONET Awards 2026 — and hear from Claudio and other Europe’s top digital leaders at CIONET Awards Part 1, powered by our partner Splunk 👉 https://www.cionet.com/events/cionet-awards-2026-part-1