We opened our own technology hub in Türkiye

8 october 2024 #News

We opened our own technology hub, tbi tech, in Türkiye. With this move, we aim not only to accelerate the development and integration of innovative services into its products but also to expand our access to international talent.

The hub’s HQ is in Istanbul, while most innovations come from our office in the Research and Development (R&D) center Zafer Technopark in Usak. There, our team works closely with experts and academics in technology to leverage their knowledge and skills. The tech hub is focused on developing advanced data platforms and analytical solutions that improve our digital products, making them more user-friendly and efficient for our customers in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. A notable example is our mobile banking app in Bulgaria (tbi bank app), where several of these advancements have already been implemented.

Currently, the tbi tech team consists of 17 professionals with extensive experience in data analytics, engineering, software development, and others. As the team’s projects grow, we plan to gradually attract new talent to meet the increasing needs of our business and customers.

With tbi tech, we’re not just investing in technology and people; we’re improving how we provide financial services to better meet our customers' needs. Türkiye was the ideal choice for our tech hub because of the opportunities in its strong banking and IT sectors. Its strategic location in our region, along with access to talented professionals and an active startup community, will help us achieve our tech development plans.

Gurkan Papila

SVP, Tech, tbi bank