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Aug 18, 2019 · Operations

Applying Middle‑Platform Architecture to Commercial Banking: Insights from Alibaba and Credit Middle‑Platform Design

This article examines how Alibaba's "thin front, thick middle" strategy informs the design of a credit middle‑platform for banks, analyzing the challenges of inclusive finance, the need for reusable services, and the architectural shift toward a thin‑front, thick‑middle, strong‑back IT model.