Flexible Deployment for Regulated Fintech Environments
Fintech23 is designed to support multiple deployment models to meet regulatory, operational, and infrastructure requirements across different markets.
Rather than enforcing a single hosting approach, the platform supports controlled, well-defined deployment options aligned with enterprise and regulatory expectations.
Deployment choices are made jointly based on:
- Regulatory requirements
- Data residency constraints
- Client infrastructure strategy
- Operational maturity
Supported Deployment Models
Fintech23 supports the following deployment models. The exact model is selected during discovery and documented as part of the delivery scope.
Client-Hosted (On-Premise / Private Data Center)
Overview
Fintech23 can be deployed entirely within a client-owned data center or private cloud environment.
Common Use Cases
- Banks with strict data residency requirements
- Regulated institutions with internal hosting mandates
- Environments requiring full infrastructure control
Characteristics
- Infrastructure fully owned and operated by the client
- Fintech23 deployed within client-managed environments
- Network, security, and access policies defined by the client
Responsibility Split
Client: Infrastructure, OS, network, security perimeter
Fintech23: Application deployment, configuration, and platform logic
Private Cloud (Single-Tenant)
Overview
Fintech23 can be deployed in a dedicated, single-tenant cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent), isolated per client.
Common Use Cases
- Licensed fintechs requiring cloud flexibility
- Institutions with regional cloud compliance requirements
- Scenarios requiring rapid scaling with isolation
Characteristics
- Single-tenant deployment per client
- Logical and network isolation
- Client-defined cloud region and account
Responsibility Split
Client: Cloud account ownership, baseline security controls
Fintech23: Platform deployment, environment configuration, integration
Managed Cloud (Client-Dedicated)
Overview
Fintech23 can be deployed in a client-dedicated cloud environment managed operationally by Fintech23 or a designated partner.
Common Use Cases
- Fintechs without in-house DevOps teams
- Early-stage platforms preparing for regulatory audits
- Clients seeking faster operational readiness
Characteristics
- Dedicated environment per client
- Operational management handled under defined scope
- Clear SLAs and responsibility boundaries
Responsibility Split
Client: Regulatory ownership, business operations
Fintech23: Platform operations within agreed scope
Hybrid Deployment
Overview
Fintech23 supports hybrid deployments where platform components integrate across on-premise and cloud environments.
Common Use Cases
- Legacy core banking systems hosted on-premise
- Gradual migration to cloud infrastructure
- Regulatory or operational transition phases
Characteristics
- Secure connectivity between environments
- Clear separation of system responsibilities
- Incremental migration support
Responsibility Split
Client: Legacy system ownership, network connectivity
Fintech23: Platform integration, migration support
Environment Separation
Regardless of deployment model, Fintech23 follows strict environment separation:
Development
For active development and testing
UAT / Staging
For validation and regulatory review
Production
For live operations
Each environment:
- Uses separate configurations and credentials
- Has controlled access and promotion processes
- Is auditable and traceable
Deployment Architecture Considerations
Deployment architecture is adapted based on the selected model:
- Stateless and stateful services separated where appropriate
- Configurable scaling strategies
- Secure handling of secrets and credentials
- Network segmentation and access controls
No single topology is assumed across all clients.
Operations & Responsibility Model
Deployment does not change the shared responsibility principle.
Fintech23 Provides
- Application deployment and configuration
- Platform-level security controls
- Integration setup and testing
- Release and change support (as scoped)
Client Responsible
- Licensing and regulatory compliance
- Infrastructure ownership (unless managed explicitly)
- Provider contracts (KYC, AML, payment rails, etc.)
- Business operations and policies
Responsibilities are documented per engagement.
Data Residency & Regulatory Alignment
Deployment models are selected to support:
- Local data residency requirements
- Cross-border data flow restrictions
- Regulator expectations for audit and access
Fintech23 does not impose a fixed data residency model. Implementation aligns with client and regulatory mandates.
Security Across Deployment Models
Security controls are applied consistently across all deployment options:
- Role-based access control and approvals
- Audit logging and traceability
- Environment isolation
- Monitoring and incident handling hooks
Details are covered in the Security & Compliance section.
Choosing the Right Deployment Model
There is no "default" deployment model. Selection depends on:
- Regulatory jurisdiction
- Target launch timeline
- Internal operational capability
- Long-term scaling strategy
We recommend documenting deployment decisions early to avoid rework.
Want to Review Deployment Options for Your Use Case?
Deployment decisions are tightly linked to regulation, operations, and cost. We're happy to:
- Review your regulatory context
- Recommend a deployment model
- Outline trade-offs and risks