Steering the Cores: Best Practices for Core Assessment, Contract Negotiations, and Core Implementation
 
Here's a sobering reality: Even banks that nail the vendor selection and contract negotiation often stumble during implementation because core conversion isn't just a technology project—it's an orchestration of hundreds of moving pieces.
 
The "Steering the Cores" guide emphasizes that successfully evaluating, selecting, negotiating, and implementing a new core system requires robust governance and cross-functional alignment. Whether you're planning a core conversion or in the middle of one, this playbook can save you months of delays and significant budget overruns.