Alkami Launches First-to-Market Research-Backed Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit for Financial Institution Leaders

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Alkami Technology (Nasdaq: ALKT) has launched a pioneering Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit to assist financial institutions in their digital transformation journey. The toolkit, developed in partnership with Emerald Research Group, is based on comprehensive market research and offers resources across five key stages: Evaluation & Research, Requirements Gathering, Technical Refinement, Final Vendor Selection, and Implementation & Launch.

Research findings reveal that 87% of digital banking decision makers who converted in the past three years reported positive experiences. Additionally, 63% of financial institution decision makers are satisfied with their current platform providers, while 50% of digital banking consumers would switch institutions for better user experience. The toolkit includes a Digital Banking Conversion Readiness Assessment and is available to all financial institutions, regardless of their partnership status with Alkami.

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• First-to-market research-backed digital banking conversion toolkit
• 87% positive conversion experience rate from past implementations
• J.D. Power certification in 2024 and 2025 for outstanding mobile banking platform
• Comprehensive toolkit covering all five stages of digital banking conversion

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This toolkit will support financial institutions along their evaluation and implementation journey with templates, actionable resources, and best practices

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced the launch of their Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit, a resource hub designed to empower bank and credit union leaders through each stage of their digital banking conversion journey.

Switching digital banking platforms is one of the most critical decisions a financial institution will face that encompasses strategy, leadership, and transformation. Backed by market research conducted in partnership with Emerald Research Group, the Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit was built based on the perceptions, experience, insights, and best practices from bank and credit union leaders who recently switched or explored switching digital banking platforms. This toolkit was designed as a resource to empower bank and credit union decision makers through each stage of the switching journey, from conducting internal needs assessments to creating institutional readiness for their implementation.

"This toolkit is built for all financial institutions—not just those that partner with Alkami," said Alex Shootman, chief executive officer at Alkami. "Whether an institution, big or small, has limited resources or a large-scale team, the Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit offers a proven foundation informed by best practices and research-backed insights. Our goal is to equip banks and credit unions to lead and navigate their digital transformation with confidence and clarity."

While 87 percent of digital banking decision makers that converted in the past three years had a positive conversion experience, the intel learned from this type of project are vital to the regional and community financial institution leaders engaging in these career-defining moments. The Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit has been developed to break down the five key stages across the switching process and provide assets under each for support: Evaluation & Research, Requirements Gathering, Technical Refinement, Final Vendor Selection, and Implementation & Launch.

In addition to Alkami's Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit, findings from the research study were analyzed and used as the foundation for a short Digital Banking Conversion Readiness Assessment—built just for financial institutions—to objectively evaluate their current state and determine which steps they need to take next to have a positive conversion experience. Once completed, their results will direct them to key resources that can be used as guidance along their journey.

Sixty three percent of financial institution decision makers surveyed are very or somewhat satisfied with their current platform provider¹, however they may still consider exploring alternatives primarily because they want to evolve their digital banking platform and technology offerings for account holders. This is in line with consumer sentiment, where half of all consumers that use digital banking would change institutions for a better user experience (UX)²; meaning to retain account holders, UX is critical.

The hub can be accessed and be a source for any financial institution, and the contents are not specific to Alkami or its solutions. To access the Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit, visit here.

To complete the Digital Banking Conversion Readiness Assessment, visit here.

To learn more about Alkami's Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power in 2024 and 2025 for providing "An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience."³

About Alkami 
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

Media Relations Contacts
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alkami@fullyvested.com 

Marla Pieton
marla.pieton@alkami.com 

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1Alkami Proprietary Research - Surveyed 100 digital banking platform decision makers/influencers who recently switched or explored switching platforms. Data collected November 27, 2024 – December 19, 2024.

22025 - The Center for Generational Kinetics research, commissioned by Alkami. Fifteen hundred U.S. PARTICIPANTS (AGES 22-65). Survey was conducted online from February 24, 2025, to March 14, 2025.

3J.D. Power 2025 Mobile App Platform Certification ProgramSM recognition is based on successful completion of an audit and exceeding a customer experience benchmark through a survey of recent servicing interactions. For more information, visit www.jdpower.com/awards.

 

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FAQ

What is Alkami's Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit and who can use it?

The Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit is a resource hub designed to help banks and credit unions through their digital banking platform conversion. It's available to all financial institutions, not just Alkami partners, providing templates, resources, and best practices.

What are the five key stages covered in ALKT's Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit?

The toolkit covers five key stages: Evaluation & Research, Requirements Gathering, Technical Refinement, Final Vendor Selection, and Implementation & Launch.

What percentage of digital banking decision makers had positive conversion experiences according to Alkami's research?

87% of digital banking decision makers who converted in the past three years reported having a positive conversion experience.

How many consumers would switch banks for better digital banking experience according to Alkami's research?

According to the research, 50% of consumers who use digital banking would change their financial institution for a better user experience (UX).

What certifications has Alkami (ALKT) received for its mobile banking platform?

Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power in both 2024 and 2025 for providing 'An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience.'