ING selects VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 for private cloud update

Broadcom Inc. and ING have agreed to extend their collaboration by incorporating VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 into ING's private cloud infrastructure. The update supports ING's goal to advance digital services across multiple regions.

Applying VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 aligns with ING's need for a secure and compliant cloud-native environment designed for scalability and multi-region use. This expanded infrastructure aims to facilitate workload mobility and maintain operational consistency under global financial regulatory requirements.

The new environment will build upon ING's existing VMware virtualized setup, utilizing a unified software platform that combines broad capabilities to streamline IT operations. The full VMware portfolio is intended to reduce management complexity and support faster deployment of digital banking products.

As part of the project, professional services from VMware will assist ING’s global IT team with private cloud design, implementation, and ongoing optimization efforts to ensure the environment meets performance and compliance objectives.

Daniele Tonella, Chief Technology Officer at ING, said, “As we continue to accelerate the pace of digital innovation across our global operations in an uncertain world, maintaining control over data locality and security is paramount. VMware Cloud Foundation 9 will provide us with the unified, enterprise-grade private cloud platform necessary to achieve multi-region consistency, enhance workload mobility, and confidently meet the complex cloud sovereignty and compliance requirements that underpin our commitment to our customers.”

Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc., said, “Our expanded partnership with ING underscores VCF 9's transformative power for financial institutions. VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 offers a resilient, AI-ready foundation for modern private clouds, delivering cloud-like agility and efficiency. We are committed to supporting ING's modernization efforts to strengthen their global digital banking leadership.”

The companies outlined plans that include deploying VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to reinforce ING’s private cloud, focusing on enhancing security and compliance while supporting workload mobility within a multi-region context.