Tafnit-as-a-Service (TaaS): Non-Disruptive, Cloud-Native Modernization of Legacy ERP Systems: Q&A with Roy Leonov of Matrix
InterSystems Impact Award 2026 | Winning Category: Financial Services
Q1: What makes the new Tafnit platform by Matrix stand out in the world of ERP innovation?
A1: Matrix’s TaaS (Tafnit-as-a-Service) is a cutting-edge, cloud-native SaaS platform hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and supercharged by InterSystems IRIS. This powerhouse delivers centralized control, instant scalability, and top-tier performance for enterprise clients, without disruption to their operations. With over 35,000 daily users and seamless handling of complex loan portfolios, TaaS drives major financial results—all with zero downtime and ironclad security.
Q2: What opportunity inspired Matrix to reinvent its ERP solution as Tafnit?
A2: The spark came from a clear market need: clients in finance, automotive, and leasing demanded more agility and less hardware hassle. Matrix seized the opportunity to leap from a rigid, on-premises ERP system to a flexible, cloud-native SaaS model. This bold move slashed infrastructure costs, enabled rapid scaling, and unlocked the next level of AI automation and real-time insights.
Q3: What hurdles did Matrix face during this innovation journey, and how did they succeed?
A3: Led by our project team, Matrix tackled the tough challenge of migrating a complex, legacy ERP operating on premises to a modern cloud platform—without missing a beat for clients. No small feat either—the Matrix team orchestrated a flawless migration in just one weekend, thanks to meticulous planning, transparent communication, and close teamwork with InterSystems and AWS. By proving real-world performance, continuity without disruption, and reliable security within TaaS, they won over even the most cautious financial institutions.
The mature Tafnit is now a multi-company, multi-currency, and multilingual ERP system, providing tax-compliant solutions that meet the full scope of the organizational, financial, and managerial needs of its domestic and international customers; and enabling integration of organizational data and business processes into one, resilient system.
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Roy Leonov, CTO and IT Manager of the Tafnit ERP Division at Matrix, explains how Tafnit (Turning Point) transformed Matrix’s legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from on-premises to a distributed, cloud-native SaaS platform based on InterSystems IRIS—an initiative recognized with an InterSystems Impact Award 2026 in the Financial Services category.
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Sponsored by InterSystems and selected by an independent panel of judges from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).