Tietoevry Banking has entered into a long-term partnership with Lokalbank, a network of 16 independent Norwegian banks, to deliver a tailored banking platform for the Norwegian market.

The partnership aims to support Lokalbank’s mission of fostering local community growth through the adoption of a future-ready digital platform. The solution is designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency through automation and modernised digital workflows.

Tietoevry Banking brings to the table its full-service technology stack, which includes core banking capabilities, online and mobile banking, payment systems, card services, and anti-financial crime solutions. Built on industry-standard architecture, the platform ensures compliance, security, and rapid deployment.

Lokalbank serves approximately 250,000 private and corporate clients across Norway. By adopting Tietoevry’s platform, the collaboration will benefit from reduced complexity and a more cohesive user experience. Employees will be better positioned to focus on advisory services, thanks to the automation of routine processes.

The five-year agreement, with an optional extension of two plus two years, establishes a structured collaboration framework between Lokalbank, Tietoevry Banking, and the Frende Group. The Frende Group, of which Lokalbank and Sparebanken Norge are key members, includes banks that distribute insurance from Frende Forsikring and partner with Brage Finans and Norne Securities. The framework also enables additional banks to join the group under favourable technology terms.

As part of the deal, Tietoevry Banking will oversee the migration of Lokalbank to its modernised core platform using a phased approach. This process will include clearly defined roles and a strong governance structure to ensure a smooth transition and enable the development of next-generation digital banking capabilities.

Frende Group CEO Stine Neteland highlighted the strategic alignment of the group, stating that having all Frende banks unified under one technology provider opens up significant opportunities for future development and seamless user experiences across their shared ecosystem.

Lokalbank CEO Bent R. Eidem said, “The agreement with Tietoevry Banking provides Lokalbank with a unified technology platform that streamlines operations across the collaboration. Digital workflows and user-friendly tools free up employees to focus on advisory services and sales. Combined with a modern digital interface, this enhances the overall customer experience. Altogether, the partnership with Tietoevry Banking strengthens our banks competitive position.”

Tietoevry CEO Endre Rangnes said, “Being chosen by Lokalbank as a strategic partner is a strong vote of confidence. Our end-to-end technology platform, built on industry-standard architecture, enables cost-efficient banking while meeting high demands for quality and security. Through the delivery of a full-service solution, Lokalbank benefits from significantly simplified integration and faster time-to-market.”

Frende Group CEO Stine Neteland added, “This new technology partnership with Tietoevry Banking enables Lokalbank to offer customers a seamless user experience across banking services and product companies within the Frende network. Combined with lower operational complexity and strong digital interfaces, Lokalbank becomes a highly attractive partner in the Norwegian market.”

Tietoevry Banking acting CEO Mario Blazevic said, “Tietoevry Banking will migrate Lokalbank to its modernised core banking platform using a proven framework that emphasizes strong collaboration, clearly defined roles, and effective meeting structures—ensuring a step-by-step, well-managed transition. This partnership also opens up new opportunities for developing next-generation digital banking services.”

Frende Group CEO Stine B. Neteland said, “We have signed an agreement that enables new members to join the Frende Group directly and benefit from a highly competitive technology deal. Our goal is to remain a collaboration that supports independence while accommodating the diverse needs of different banks.”

Neteland concluded, “That’s why it is especially gratifying that all Frende Group banks are now aligned with the same technology provider. This gives us unique opportunities to further develop our banks, product companies, and deliver outstanding user experiences across our shared ecosystem.”