EVENTS – 20 Years of alseda Consulting:
A Milestone of Innovation and Success
Welcome to the anniversary page of alseda Consulting! This year, we celebrate a special occasion – our 20th company anniversary. It is a moment to reflect with pride on our accomplishments and to eagerly look forward to the future.
Our Journey
Since the founding in 2004, we have been unwavering in our commitment to developing innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients. What began as an ambitious start-up has evolved over the years into a renowned company that sets standards in the industry. Our journey has been marked by growth, innovation, and a deep dedication to our core values.
alseda Consulting was founded by Frank Bergmann, Michael Rubin and Alexander Walta with special expertise in Core Banking. 12 years after its foundation, alseda appointed Oliver Kratz as Managing Director of alseda Consulting.
The name alseda was chosen pragmatically. The directors wanted their solutions to be found online, so the name had to start with the letter A to be listed at the top of Google. As a big fan of Scandinavia, Frank Bergmann suggested the name alseda, after a region of his favourite holiday destination.
At that time, payments were still in their infancy. The core functionality of SAP PE was developed specifically for Postbank, so it was anything but an out-of-the-box solution. It was only years later that the solution was ‘stripped down’ to its core functionality and reworked so that it could be used by other customers. Before that, the focus was on Core Banking, and the topic of payment transactions arose from the cooperation with SAP, with whom alseda has been a subcontractor from the very beginning.
Over the years, alseda Consulting has evolved from an SAP subcontractor to an expert with its own projects and clients such as OeKB, Pfandbriefbank, Nationwide, Österreichische Nationalbank, Berlin Hyp, EuroHypo (now Commerzbank) and DG Hyp (now DZ Hyp), with whom it still works today.
We Are THE Experts
Today, we are THE experts when it comes to payments and SAP Core Banking. alseda Consulting is a consulting boutique for SAP Core Banking that supports companies throughout the entire implementation project. Our expertise extends to SAP TRBK, SAP Payment Centralization, Instant Payment, and Credit Management. This specialized knowledge ensures that our clients receive the most effective solutions for their financial operations and risk management needs.
20 Years of Success and Trust
alseda Consulting would not be where it is today without the trust and support of our clients, partners, and employees. More than 20 years ago, alseda’s solutions were current accounts, loans and credit reporting. The projects were realised then and still are today with the cooperation partners SCHUFA and SAP, now SAP Fioneer. Since then, alseda Consulting has established itself as the leading expert in the field of payment transactions.
Over the past 20 years, we have achieved sustainable success through top-quality products and services, reliable customer service, and our ability to adapt to ever-changing market conditions.
Milestones in Our Company’s History
Throughout these two decades, we have reached numerous milestones that have propelled our development. These include groundbreaking innovations, successful projects, and strategic partnerships that have expanded our influence in the industry.
Since its foundation, the company has continued to develop its software solutions, such as in the credit bureau sector (today’s alseda S2S solution), collaborate with partners and establish several subsidiaries.
alseda Consulting’s biggest milestone was also its biggest defeat, says Oliver Kratz. About 12 years ago, Deutsche Bank wanted to introduce core banking, one of the largest projects ever initiated, under the name Magellan and with a project volume of over 1 billion. The project was cancelled overnight. Oliver continues, “We had to go international to have a chance, so the next day I called some colleagues at SAP.” At the same time, project opportunities developed with the largest bank in Eastern Europe. alseda’s growth was secured by going international.
Today, alseda Consulting has long-standing relationships with clients such as Lloyds Bank and Bank of London, Discovery Bank in South Africa and Helaba in Germany. Each of these milestones is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team.
Looking to the Future
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we also look ahead to the years to come. The future holds exciting opportunities, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Solutions, Global Payments, and Development of our existing products and services. We are committed to integrating AI into our offerings to stay at the forefront of innovation. Our vision remains clear: we aim to continue developing solutions that add value, leverage advanced technologies like AI, and make the customers daily business easy and save.
Gratitude to Our Companions
This anniversary is also an opportunity to say thank you – to our loyal customers, trusted partners and dedicated employees. Without their support and trust, this milestone would not have been possible. Together, we have shaped the past 20 years, and we look forward to the many more to come.