Mauritanian Bank picks SBS for digital banking overhaul

By Parth Prabhudesai

SBS has partnered with Banque Internationale d’Investissement to support the bank’s digital transformation strategy following its acquisition by the Oronte-Enko Capital consortium in August 2025.

Under the agreement, BII will deploy SBS Core Amplitude and the SBS Digital Banking Suite as part of efforts to modernise its information systems and strengthen digital banking services for customers in Mauritania.

BII, which has operated in the Mauritanian banking sector for more than 20 years, is entering a new phase focused on improving agility, operational efficiency and technological capabilities. The partnership is expected to help the bank enhance the scalability, reliability and performance of its core banking infrastructure while expanding digital banking offerings for retail and corporate customers.

SBS Core Amplitude is already widely used in the Mauritanian banking market, with several banks operating on the platform. The system is designed to support core banking operations, transaction processing and regulatory requirements, while the SBS Digital Banking Suite enables banks to develop digital channels and customer-facing financial services.

The companies said the collaboration will support BII’s broader strategic roadmap by combining operational efficiency with improved customer experience and digital innovation.

The partnership also reflects growing investment in banking technology across African financial markets as institutions increasingly modernise legacy systems and expand digital banking capabilities to meet changing customer expectations.

By upgrading its technology infrastructure, BII aims to strengthen its position as a leading international bank in Mauritania while improving service delivery and supporting long-term business growth.

SBS said the collaboration reinforces its presence in the African banking technology market and highlights increasing demand for scalable and flexible digital banking platforms across the region.