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Azure SQL Database Services in the UK for Fintech & Digital Banking
High-performance Azure SQL databases engineered for the data demands of fintech & digital banking.
Optimised Performance
Query tuning, index management, and resource right-sizing ensure your databases respond fast and handle your workload demands.
High Availability
Built-in replication and automatic failover keep your databases available even during planned maintenance and unexpected outages.
Security & Compliance
Transparent data encryption, auditing, threat detection, and access controls protect your data and meet UK regulatory requirements.
Fintech & Digital Banking rely on databases holding transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs that must be available, performant, and secure. On-premise SQL servers require constant maintenance, patching, and capacity planning. Azure SQL delivers a fully managed database platform purpose-built for the data demands of your fintech company.
Cloudswitched provides Azure SQL database services for UK fintech & digital banking. We migrate your existing databases holding transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs to Azure SQL with minimal downtime, configure high availability, and implement automatic performance tuning. Ongoing management includes backup verification, security patching, and FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS compliance monitoring.
How it works for Fintech businesses
A clear, structured process from consultation to ongoing support.
1
Architecture Selection
We help you choose between Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on VMs based on your compatibility requirements, performance needs, and budget.
2
Performance Monitoring
We monitor query performance, resource utilisation, and wait statistics continuously, identifying and resolving bottlenecks before they affect your applications.
3
Backup & Recovery
Automated backups with configurable retention, point-in-time restore capability, and long-term backup storage for regulatory compliance — all monitored and tested regularly.
Azure SQL Database Services in the UK for Fintech
Managed Database Service
Azure SQL handles patching, backups, and high availability automatically, freeing your fintech company from database administration overhead for transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs.
Automatic Performance Tuning
Intelligent query performance insights identify and resolve bottlenecks in databases holding transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs, ensuring payment gateways, open banking APIs, and core ledger systems run at peak efficiency.
Built-In High Availability
99.99% SLA with automatic failover ensures transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs remains accessible to your fintech company even during planned maintenance or unexpected incidents.
Advanced Data Security
Transparent data encryption, auditing, and threat detection protect transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs stored in Azure SQL, supporting FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS obligations for your fintech company.
Azure SQL Service Includes
Azure SQL deployment and configuration
Performance monitoring and query tuning
Automated backup with point-in-time restore
Security hardening and threat detection
High availability and failover configuration
Monthly database health and performance reports
Why Fintech businesses choose us
Azure SQL specialists with database migration experience across UK fintech & digital banking
Near-zero-downtime migration methodology preserving transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs integrity throughout
Automatic performance tuning ensuring payment gateways, open banking APIs, and core ledger systems queries run at optimal speed
FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS compliant data encryption, auditing, and access controls
Cost optimisation through elastic pools, reserved capacity, and right-sized tiers
24/7 database monitoring with proactive alerting on performance degradation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We specialise in migrating databases containing transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs to Azure SQL with near-zero downtime. Our methodology includes schema assessment, compatibility testing, and data validation to ensure nothing is lost during the move.
Azure SQL Database is a fully managed PaaS service ideal for modern fintech company applications. SQL Managed Instance provides near-complete SQL Server compatibility for payment gateways, open banking APIs, and core ledger systems that require features like cross-database queries or SQL Agent jobs.
Azure SQL provides built-in high availability with a 99.99% SLA. Your transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs is automatically replicated, and failover is transparent to payment gateways, open banking APIs, and core ledger systems. Your fintech company experiences no downtime during planned maintenance.
Azure SQL includes transparent data encryption, dynamic data masking, row-level security, and advanced threat detection. We configure these features to protect transaction data, KYC records, and payment processing logs and support FCA, PSD2, and PCI DSS compliance for your fintech company.
Azure SQL eliminates hardware, patching, and licensing complexity. For most fintech & digital banking, total cost of ownership is lower than on-premise SQL Server. We optimise costs through elastic pools and reserved capacity pricing.
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