Leverage the Core Banking Solutions

knowledge and experience platform…

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) is locatedwithin SAP AG's offices in Walldorf, Germanyalongside SAP's own developers. It is an ini-tiative jointly sponsored by Capgemini andSAP AG and staffed by an international teamof skilled consultants from Capgemini.The CoE brings clients all the advantagesassociated with both market leaders in deliv-ering Core Banking solutions • draws on Capgemini's delivery strength inproduct knowledge and implementationapproach, in parallel with international bank-ing business requirements

• explores opportunities to build solutionstogether with clients• provides experienced support to evaluateproject drivers and critical success factors• brings to clients the advantage of access toskilled and dedicated resources• offers reassurance of implementation andmigration roadmaps• assures tangible examples using tailoredprototype solutions ‘built-to-order’ anddemonstration–ready.

What is theCapgemini SAPTM BankingCentre of Excellence

Prototype builds and joint supportdemonstrates successful partnership.

Clients benefit from Capgemini Banking pro-cess experts and on-siteaccess to SAP softwaredevelopers at SAP AG.Together we are a powerfulteam to address country-spe-cific requirements.

Solutions are flexible; they can be lever-aged with SAP or other leading packages.

A powerfulteam toaddress coun-try-specificrequirements

The Centre confirms thestrong and committed strate-gic Global Alliance betweenSAP and Capgemini

Capgemini provides a unique combination of busi-ness and IT capabilities and know-how. It has an in-depth understanding of market, technology and sys-tem vendors and is the leading consulting partner forfinancial services industry.

Capgemini is consistently ranked among the Top 3SAP integrators in the world and is designated bySAP as a Tier One Global Implementation Partner,helping clients to deploy fast, efficient and stableSAP solutions for continuous business operations asa first step in becoming an "Adaptive Enterprise".

Given its strong leadership position Capgemini iswell positioned to address the rapidly changingneeds of the financial services industry:

• The increasing sophistication of capital markets • The emergence of global investing • Industry consolidation • The growing importance of cost containment • A heightened focus on customer relations • The proliferation of new players entering themarket

Capgemini capabilities reflect a comprehensiverange of services, all equal in strength:

– Strategy – Operations – IT implementation – Outsourcing

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

• Scenario build on demo solution• Resource pool of trained experts • Implementation methodology and migrationroadmap• Support for RFIs, RFPs, including prototypes• Knowledge transfer to local countries• Local gaps assessment• Business case template and evaluator

Based on Capgemini’s leading position in theCore Banking market

Capgemini is the leading European provider of con-sulting and system integration services. We havesuccessfully helped major financial institutions totransform their IT environment and improve overallperformance and quality of services.

In addition to our work with SAP’s Core Banking solu-tion, Capgemini has experience with all major vendors ofcore banking systems. We support projects in all aspectsranging from programme management and businesstransformation to system integration and outsourcing ofoperation centres.

Tangible examples using tai-lored prototype solutions‘built-to-order’ and demon-stration–ready

Highlightsthe CoE provides a BusinessCase Accelerator that evalu-ates the cost and benefits

Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providersof Consulting, Technology and Outsourcingservices, has a unique way of working with itsclients, called the Collaborative BusinessExperience. Backed by over three decades ofindustry and service experience, theCollaborative Business Experience is designedto help our clients achieve better, faster, moresustainable results through seamless access to

our network of world-leading technology partnersand collaboration-focused methods and tools.Through commitment to mutual success andthe achievement of tangible value, we helpbusinesses implement growth strategies, leveragetechnology, and thrive through the power ofcollaboration. Capgemini employs approximately55,000 people worldwide and reported 2003global revenues of 5.7 billion euros.

About Capgemini and the Collaborative Business Experience

For more information, an orienting conversation or ademonstration, please contact:Packaged-based Solutions, Financial Services Capgemini Center of Excellence SAP Banking Tel.: + 31 (0)30 689 65 13

sapbanking@capgemini.comwww.capgemini.com