Standard Bank expands technology partnership with Huawei to overhaul core infrastructure

Standard Bank has significantly expanded its strategic technology partnership with Huawei to accelerate the modernization of its core banking platforms across Africa. Announced at Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai, the agreement builds upon the initial collaboration established in 2024, shifting focus toward migrating the bank’s legacy systems to a highly resilient, cloud-based architecture. As Africa’s largest bank by assets, operating across 21 distinct countries, Standard Bank requires a highly