SAB – Bank

Bank Merger - Migration & Go Live – Enterprise Testing

TestingRoots, through its parent entity e-Solutions, played a crucial role in the historic merger of SABB and Alawwal Bank, the first-ever banking merger in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

 

Our team was engaged to handle both data migration validation and end-to-end testing across critical banking systems. We ensured a seamless integration of core banking applications, digital platforms, and customer-facing systems with minimal disruption. 

 

A robust data reconciliation framework was designed to validate financial records, customer information, and transaction history. Our domain experts provided functional, regression, and UAT support across retail, corporate, and digital banking areas. 

 

We ensured full compliance with SAMA regulations and internal audit requirements throughout the transition. The success of this engagement positioned us as a trusted Managed Testing Services partner for complex bank transformations

Team Size : 30 + Experts (offshore &  Onsite)

Business Needs

  • DMRT Framework & Strategy
  • Core Banking & Other integration systems data integrity
  • Functional & Integration Testing
  • Dress Rehearsals & Reconciliation Testing
  • Performance & Security testing
  • Channels & digital platforms Testing
  • UAT & Go Live Support
  • Automation Regression Suit

Challenges

  • Data Consistency and Integrity
  • Legacy System Compatibility
  • Comprehensive Test Coverage Across Products
  • Regulatory & Compliance Alignment
  • Real-Time System Synchronization
  • Environment & TestData Management
  • Testing Within Tight Timelines
  • Business Continuity with Zero Downtime

Approach / Solution

  • Collaborative Stakeholder Alignment
  • End-to-End Test Strategy Design
  • Data Reconciliation Framework
  • Unified Test Governance
  • Environment Synchronization
  • Phased Testing Cycles -  Mock Runs, Dry Runs, and Final Cutover Validation
  • Regulatory & Compliance Assurance
  • Automated Regression Suite
  • Defect Management and War Rooms
  • Post-Migration Validation Support

Benefits

  • Seamless Customer Experience
  • Accurate and Secure Data Migration
  • High Test Coverage Across Critical Systems
  • Early Defect Detection & Reduced Post-Go-Live Issues
  • Risk-Based Testing Strategy 
  • Faster UAT Sign-Off & Business Confidence

Achievements

  • Seamless Integration Testing Across Merged Platforms
  • Zero Major Defects Post Go-Live
  • Rapid Environment Readiness & Tool Adoption
  • Streamlined UAT With 100% Business User Coverage 
  • Uninterrupted Delivery During COVID-19