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Transforming Financial Services with Cloud-Native Networking
With rising cyber threats and evolving financial regulations, banks, credit unions, NBFCs, and insurance companies need more than connectivity—they need end-to-end networking solutions that combine Zero Trust security architecture, VAPT-tested deployments, and compliance-ready frameworks from assessment to optimization.
IO by HFCL delivers comprehensive financial services networking solutions—from RBI/PCI-DSS compliance assessment to cloud-managed deployment and AI-driven optimization while ensuring regulatory compliance and uninterrupted connectivity for financial transactions across every branch, ATM, data center, and trading floor.
NABARD modernized its nationwide network infrastructure with 156 Wi-Fi 6 access points and 8 managed Layer 2 switches, transforming connectivity for India's apex rural development bank. The deployment delivered 2x employee productivity increase, 3x reduction in network downtime, and 3x faster digital transaction processing. With on-premises controller integration meeting banking security standards and seamless NAC compatibility, NABARD now powers financial inclusion initiatives, digital lending programs, and cooperative bank support across rural India with secure, high-performance wireless connectivity replacing legacy wired infrastructure.
A century-old public sector bank successfully deployed 2,800+ Make-in-India 24-port switches across 1,600+ branches nationwide, replacing foreign equipment while maintaining zero downtime. The seamless migration demonstrated successful NAC integration, secure authorized access, and local security features ensuring uninterrupted operations during central system disconnections. Supporting 604 million+ monthly UPI transactions, the deployment strengthened security protocols, enhanced data transmission integrity, and delivered continuous connectivity across India's extensive branch network—proving indigenous technology meets enterprise-grade banking requirements for mission-critical financial operations.
India's largest insurance provider (66% market share, 290 million policies, 1.3 million agents) transformed network infrastructure across 8,000+ offices nationwide with 2,000+ 24-port and 500+ 8-port managed switches. The government-owned insurance giant, managing $500 billion in assets, replaced end-of-life equipment with high-performance non-PoE switches featuring 128 Gbps switching capacity and comprehensive security (dACLs, dynamic VLAN assignment, L2/L3/L4 ACLs). The deployment ensured seamless integration with existing infrastructure, optimized bandwidth utilization for financial transactions, and SNMP-enabled proactive monitoring—supporting mission-critical insurance operations serving millions.
End-to-end VAPT-tested deployments with dynamic segmentation via VLANs and dACLs isolating branches, ATMs, teller systems, and guest networks
Advanced encryption (WPA3, OWE) + WIDS/WIPS + seamless NAC compatibility with existing Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and RADIUS-compliant security infrastructure
Granular access control and strict RBAC enforce least-privilege access, blocking lateral movement
4-stage professional services framework from network assessment & gap analysis to cloud-managed deployment and audit-ready handover—not just product delivery
Single-point accountability with certified architects and deployment engineers, eliminating fragmented partner quality issues seen with global vendors
Flexible engagement models: Full turnkey packages for large deployments, phased services for budget-conscious institutions, or à la carte for specific needs
Seamless coexistence with legacy networks during phased migration with parallel operation, documented rollback procedures, and weekend cutover
Zero-touch provisioning enables new branch deployment in 24-48 hours with pre-configured templates vs. 6-8 weeks for traditional vendors
AI-powered analytics built on practical intelligence, predicting issues before they disrupt transactions, ATM availability, or other banking services
IO by HFCL offers flexible service models tailored to your institution's maturity, budget, and compliance needs—whether you need a complete turnkey deployment for a new branch network, a compliance assessment for RBI audit readiness, or a staged rollout for cooperative banks with lean IT teams.
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Our certified architects design segmentation models using VLANs and dACLs to isolate branches, ATMs, teller systems, and guest networks. We define QoS policies for banking applications (CBS, card management, payment gateways), configure Zero Trust policies pushed from IO switches and Wi-Fi, and integrate seamless NAC compatibility with your existing security infrastructure.
Deliverables
Network segmentation blueprint (branch/ATM/DC/DMZ zones)
QoS design for critical banking applications
Zero Trust policy framework (dACLs, CoA triggers, RADIUS integration)
SASE and unified security architecture design
Best For: Private banks launching digital transformation, stock exchanges requiring low-latency trading networks, insurance companies integrating IoT devices
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We conduct RF site surveys for branch lobbies, ATM kiosks, and drive-throughs to ensure optimal Wi-Fi coverage. Our team creates standard branch [NA1] [SB2] profiles with pre-configured BOMs (Bills of Materials), SSID templates, VLAN assignments, and ACL policies that can be replicated across hundreds of locations—reducing deployment time from weeks to hours.
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Site survey reports with heat maps and AP placement recommendations
Standard branch profiles (small/medium/large branch,, regional office)
Configuration templates for SSIDs, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and security policies
Bill of Materials (BOM) for switches, access points, and controllers per site type
Best For: Cooperative banks scaling 50+ branches, NBFCs opening new lending centers, PSU banks standardizing rural branch connectivity
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Our deployment teams execute staged rollouts with zero-touch provisioning, ensuring coexistence with legacy infrastructure during migration. We schedule weekend and after-hours branch migrations to avoid customer-facing downtime, perform parallel runs with existing networks, and provide on-site support for cutover validation.
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Staged rollout plan (pilot branches regional rollout nationwide deployment)
Zero-touch provisioning configuration via cloud-managed platform
Coexistence plan for legacy ATM switches, old Wi-Fi, and existing firewalls
Branch migration runbooks with rollback procedures
Weekend/after-hours cutover execution for customer-facing locations
Post-deployment validation reports (performance, security, compliance checks)
Best For: Large PSU/private banks with 500+ branches, credit unions migrating from legacy vendors, NBFCs requiring rapid multi-city expansion
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Post-deployment, we use AI-driven analytics to fine-tune your Wi-Fi network performance, optimize channel selection, adjust QoS policies based on real traffic patterns, and eliminate bottlenecks. We document all Zero Trust policies, segmentation rules, and compliance configurations in audit-ready artifacts, train your bank IT teams on cloud management and troubleshooting, and hand over complete operational control.
Deliverables
AI analytics-driven optimization report (performance tuning, capacity planning)
Complete network documentation (policies, VLANs, ACLs, RADIUS configs)
Audit-ready compliance artifacts (RBI/PCI-DSS evidence, change logs)
IT team training (cloud management, troubleshooting, policy updates)
Operational runbooks and escalation procedures
Ongoing support and managed services options (optional)
Best For: Banks preparing for RBI inspections, insurance companies requiring documented compliance for IRDAI, NBFCs transitioning to internal IT management
Nationwide Branch Connectivity with RBI Compliance
Public sector banks, including SBI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda, require RBI-compliant banking networks across their urban, semi-urban, and rural branches. IO by HFCL delivers Zero Trust architecture for PSU banks supporting secure Core Banking System Networks
High-Performance Digital Banking Networks
Private banks like HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and Kotak demand high-density Access Networks for digital-first customer experiences and AI-powered network analytics for real-time fraud detection. IO by HFCL's Zero Trust security architecture supports open banking API ecosystems, FinTech partnership integrations, video banking services, and digital KYC processing. Our Banking Network Solution delivers low latency for always-on banking, seamless NAC compatibility, and zero-touch provisioning for rapid branch expansion. Achieve 99.9% uptime for mobile banking applications, instant new branch connectivity in no time.
Enterprise Security at Community Bank Budgets
Cooperative banks and regional rural banks require enterprise-grade network security without premium pricing. IO by HFCL provides RBI-compliant banking networks for cooperative banks with 100% uptime SLAs for Core Banking Systems, secure ATM connectivity for rural areas, and legacy CBS integration (Finacle, BaNCS). Our cost-efficient Zero Trust networking solutions offer dynamic segmentation via VLANs, cloud-managed templates for standardized deployment, and simplified IT management for lean teams managing 20-150 locations. With NABARD compliance for rural lending programs, and on-premises controller options for data sovereignty, achieve bank-grade security supporting MSME lending and agriculture credit digitization.
IoT-Ready Networks for Modern Insurance Operations
Insurance companies require secure network infrastructure for multi-channel distribution, IoT device integration for usage-based insurance, and IRDAI compliance for policyholder data protection. IO by HFCL delivers resilient insurance network solutions supporting agent portal connectivity, telematics device data ingestion for motor insurance, health wearable integration, and claims processing optimization. Our Zero Trust security protects sensitive policyholder information with dynamic segmentation and advanced encryption (WPA3). Achieve cloud-managed efficiency with compliance-ready audit artifacts for IRDAI inspections.
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Implementation Across Services
End-to-end VAPT-tested deployments
All designs undergo vulnerability assessment and penetration testing; documented in compliance artifacts
Seamless NAC Integration
Integrated with existing NAC solutions during design and deployment
Dynamic segmentation via VLANs and dACLs
Branch, ATM, guest, IoT isolation configured in templates and enforced via cloud policies
Change of Authorization (CoA)
Real-time policy updates without service disruption, configured in Zero Trust design
Advanced encryption (WPA3, OWE)
Enterprise and guest Wi-Fi protected with next-gen encryption in all access point deployments
WIDS/WIPS
Rogue device detection and prevention enabled in all wireless deployments with proactive alerts
HFCL brings a complete Network-in-a-Bag for your financial institution with pre-configured WiFi, switching, authentication, and management platform.
IO by HFCL's integrated approach combining access points, switches, and cloud management delivers seamless interoperability, unified security policies, and single-vendor accountability—eliminating integration challenges and finger-pointing between multiple vendors
BYOD support: Seamless onboarding for staff, guest smartphones, tablets, and employee personal devices with captive portal integration and NAC compatibility
Branch Wi-Fi: Secure wireless for teller tablets, relationship manager laptops, customer self-service kiosks, and guest banking lounge access
Dynamic VLAN assignment: Automatic network segmentation based on user type (employee, guest, contractor, IoT device) via RADIUS authentication
Wireless intrusion detection/prevention (WIDS/WIPS): Real-time monitoring for rogue access points, unauthorized devices, and Wi-Fi attacks
Guest network isolation: Secure guest Wi-Fi with internet-only access, isolated from internal banking systems and customer data
Mission-Critical Switching Infrastructure for Branch, ATM, and Data Center Networks
PoE+ (802.3at) and PoE++ (802.3bt): Power IP phones, access points, surveillance cameras, ATMs, and video banking kiosks without separate power infrastructure
Dynamic segmentation via VLANs and ACLs: Isolate teller systems, customer Wi-Fi, ATM backhaul, and administrative networks with policy-based access control
Zero Trust enforcement: Support for dynamic ACLs (dACLs), 802.1X authentication, and Change of Authorization (CoA) pushed from NAC systems
QoS (Quality of Service): Priority traffic queuing for for mission-critical banking operations over shared infrastructure
Single-pane visibility: Unified dashboard for all branches, ATMs, data centers, and WAN links with real-time monitoring of network health, security events, and compliance status
Zero-touch provisioning: Pre-configure branch and ATM network templates in the cloud; devices auto-connect and download configurations upon installation—enabling 24-48 hour deployments
Intelligent analytics and AI-driven insights: Predictive issue detection, automated root-cause analysis, and performance optimization recommendations reducing manual troubleshooting
Flexible deployment: Cloud-managed or on-premises controller for data sovereignty
Role-based access control: Granular permissions for branch IT staff, NOC operators, security teams, and auditors with multi-factor authentication
Zero Trust. Compliance-ready. Service-led
From compliance assessment to cloud-managed deployment and AI-driven optimization—choose full-service packages or à la carte solutions tailored to your institution's needs.
Schedule Your Network Assessment
Find answers to key questions about our Wi-Fi Products to help you choose the right solution for your network
HFCL IO delivers a complete 4-stage framework covering network assessment and gap analysis, Zero Trust security design, cloud-managed deployment with zero-touch provisioning, and audit-ready handover with compliance documentation. Services span site surveys, standardized branch templates, weekend/after-hours cutover execution, and AI-driven optimization with complete operational handover including IT team training.
With zero-touch provisioning and pre-configured templates, new branch deployment takes 24-48 hours compared to 6-8 weeks with traditional vendors. The platform uses cloud-managed configuration where devices auto-connect and download settings upon installation, eliminating manual on-site configuration time.
Yes—the solution offers seamless NAC compatibility with existing Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and RADIUS-compliant security infrastructure. It supports dynamic ACLs (dACLs), 802.1X authentication, and Change of Authorization (CoA) pushed from NAC systems for Zero Trust enforcement without disrupting current security policies.
All designs undergo end-to-end vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT), documented in compliance artifacts. Deliverables include audit-ready compliance artifacts with RBI/PCI-DSS evidence, change logs, complete network documentation (policies, VLANs, ACLs, RADIUS configs), and segmentation blueprints covering branch/ATM/data center/DMZ zones.
The offering includes enterprise Wi‑Fi 6 access points, enterprise-grade managed switches, and the IO Canvas AI-powered cloud-managed network platform for centralized visibility and control. These are positioned as an integrated stack with unified security policies and single-vendor accountability.
Yes—the deployment ensures seamless coexistence with legacy networks during phased migration, with parallel operation, documented rollback procedures, and weekend/after-hours cutover. Migration includes coexistence plans for legacy ATM switches, old Wi-Fi, and existing firewalls, plus branch migration runbooks to avoid customer-facing downtime.