Systems Limited (Techvista Systems) and Finshape are partnering to bring AI-ready digital banking solutions to financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa, as banks in the region look to accelerate customer-centric digital transformation.
Systems Limited – Middle East & Africa (Techvista Systems), a global technology company known for its expertise in banking technology and digital transformation, has announced a strategic partnership with Finshape, a European provider of AI-ready digital banking solutions.
The partnership was officially announced during GITEX Global 2025.
Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to combine their strengths to unlock new opportunities for financial institutions across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The initiative is designed to help banks deliver more intelligent, personalised and seamless digital banking experiences for their customers.
With a strong footprint across the region and access to a large pool of local technology talent, Systems Limited – Middle East & Africa (Techvista Systems) brings extensive experience in developing scalable, secure and innovative technology platforms for the financial services industry.
The company has supported numerous banks in the region on their digital transformation journeys, providing end-to-end technology services that integrate banking expertise with advanced engineering capabilities.
As part of the partnership, Systems Limited and Finshape will work together on initiatives focused on accelerating digital transformation in the banking sector. The collaboration will involve co-developing customer-centric solutions, enabling banks to adapt more quickly to changing customer expectations and regulatory requirements. The companies also plan to encourage innovation through knowledge sharing and collaboration within regional technology ecosystems.
Finshape, which has more than three decades of experience working with financial institutions globally, has established itself as a trusted digital banking partner for banks across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
Its AI-ready Digital Bank Operating System (DBOS) is designed to integrate business and IT environments, enabling banks to deliver consistent digital experiences across channels, support AI-driven personalisation, and build flexible architectures that promote technology independence.
Khurram Majeed, General Manager – Middle East & Africa at Systems Limited (Techvista Systems), said the partnership reflects a shared vision of transforming how banks approach digital innovation.
He noted that as the GCC banking sector continues to evolve rapidly, financial institutions require partners that understand not only advanced technology but also customer behaviour, regulatory requirements and operational resilience.
According to Majeed, the collaboration will help accelerate the development of intelligent and adaptive digital banking ecosystems across the region.
Alain Vansnick, Chief Strategy Officer and Partnership Director at Finshape, said the agreement marks an important step in expanding the company’s presence in the GCC market.
He added that combining Systems Limited’s regional knowledge and engineering capabilities with Finshape’s digital banking expertise will enable banks to create customer experiences that are more engaging and impactful.
Tamás Braun, Head of New Business at Finshape, said the partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting banks across the Middle East with future-ready digital solutions.
He said the collaboration brings together local expertise and global innovation to help financial institutions accelerate transformation and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key takeaways
- The partnership combines regional expertise with AI-ready banking platforms
- Banks in MEA will benefit from more personalised digital experiences
- Collaboration focuses on co-developing customer-centric solutions
- Finshape’s DBOS enables AI-driven and flexible banking architectures
- The initiative supports faster transformation across GCC banking ecosystems
