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Guidance for SWIFT Alliance Cloud on AWS

Overview

This Guidance demonstrates how financial institutions can securely connect to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual on AWS. By leveraging multiple AWS Availability Zones, it provides a highly available setup that modernizes financial messaging operations while delivering key advantages including cost efficiency, scalability, and streamlined compliance management.

How it works

Alliance Connect Virtual Gold

This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Gold connectivity. 

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SWIFT Alliance Cloud on AWS - Gold Connectivity

Alliance Connect Virtual Silver

This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Silver connectivity. 

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SWIFT Alliance Cloud on AWS - Silver Connectivity

Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze

This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze connectivity. 

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SWIFT Alliance Cloud on AWS - Bronze connectivity

Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze (Single Instance)

This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze connectivity with a single instance. 

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SWIFT Alliance Cloud on AWS - Single instance

Benefits

Deploy a highly available SWIFT connectivity solution across multiple AWS Availability Zones. Modernize your financial messaging infrastructure while maintaining security compliance and reducing operational overhead through automated management.

Implement a comprehensive security framework with encrypted communications, secure access controls, and continuous monitoring. Meet SWIFT CSP requirements while gaining visibility through automated compliance checks and detailed audit trails.

Choose from multiple deployment workflows to match your specific business requirements and budget. Scale resources efficiently based on transaction volumes while eliminating hardware procurement cycles and reducing infrastructure management costs.

Disclaimer

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