Implementation Approach
CLOWD9 Implementation - Stages
There are 5 key Stages of the project process with checkpoints and deliverables that need to be passed at each stage.
All timeframes are according to readiness to engage, finalise proposition and project scale and engagement with all external parties.
CLOWD9 Implementation - Framework
The plan below provides a high level framework of implementation tasks, major milestones, roles and responsibilities that will be completed during each of the stages.
The CLOWD9 Implementation Manager will work with on a tailored implementation plan providing indicative timelines taking into consideration additional CLOWD9 development and resources commitments.
The CLOWD9 cannot be held accountable for the deliverables of other stakeholders. The programme manager is responsible for managing and maintain the overall project plan.
| Activity | Responsibility | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Define product | Programme manager | Agree stakeholders |
| Issuing bank requirements definition | Issuer | Programme requirements signed off |
| Scheme project set up | Scheme | Scheme set up and Programme manager assigned |
| CLOWD9 programme requirements definition | Clowd9 Implementation manager | Statement of Work signed off |
| BIN set up | Issuer | BIN set up and approved |
| CLOWD9 dashboard access | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Programme parameters defined |
| Key exchange | Card Manufacturer/Third party providers/Scheme | Key exchange in Test and Production completed |
| Card manufacturer development | Card manufacturer | Card embossing file developed |
| VPN and SFTP set up | CLOWD9 (infrastructure) | Connectivity with programme manager, issuer and card manufacturer completed |
| 3DS set up and test | 3DS provider/Implementation Manager | 3DS screen templates / client configuration and test in UAT signed off |
| Creation of test cards | Programme manager | Programme configuration in test completed |
| Test card file submit to card manufacturer | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Test card file validated |
| Addition Scheme certification (if required) | CLOWD9 technical team | Certification approved |
| API build and test | Client | API testing completed and programme configuration signed off |
| Programme set up in production environment | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Production environment readiness |
| Define and agree chip profile | Card manufacturer/Issuer/Programme manager | Scheme chip profile approved |
| Chip profile testing (if required) | Card manufacturer/Scheme | Chip profile testing completed and signed off |
| Training | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Training completed and access to production environment granted |
| Create limited number of cards in production | Programme manager | Card embossing file submitted to card manufacturer |
| Pavement testing | CLOWD9 Implementation manager /Programme manager/Issuer/CLOWD9 | Pavement testing completed |
| Migration (if applicable) | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Migration completed |
| Handover | CLOWD9 Implementation manager | Handover completed |
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