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Finextra
21-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Pan Asia bank recruits IBM for digital bank infrastructure upgrade
IBM announces its collaboration with Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC of Sri Lanka to modernize the bank's digital infrastructure and deliver faster, more secure banking services across Sri Lanka. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Banks in Sri Lanka are undergoing major transformations to meet the needs of new and existing customers seeking personalized product experiences, transparency, and security, all in real time. To support future growth and 24/7 banking operations, Pan Asia Bank upgraded its technology infrastructure with advanced servers, AI-powered observability for application monitoring and scalable data storage. These helped the bank enhance cloud readiness and provide real-time visibility into application performance— reducing downtime and improving customer experience. Working with its business partner South Asian Technologies (SAT), IBM deployed the latest AI and hybrid cloud solutions including IBM Power10 servers, IBM FlashSystem storage and IBM Instana for real-time, full-stack observability for application performance monitoring. The transformation has already delivered strong results: 40% boost in application performance 50% faster deployment of new services Improved uptime and lowered operational costs With this modernization, Pan Asia Bank is better positioned to meet the evolving needs of Sri Lankan customers and drive digital innovation in the banking sector. 'As part of our commitment to deliver impactful, innovative, and responsible banking solutions to our customers and stakeholders, refreshing our technology systems that power our services was critical,' said Kanchana Devasurendra, Chief Information Officer, Pan Asia Bank. 'With their proven track record of helping banking institutions around the world digitally transform, it was a natural choice for us to adopt these solutions from IBM. We believe that this transformation will help us strengthen our customer relationships through better service delivery and accelerate our innovation capability.' Speaking on the collaboration, Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia said, 'Sri Lanka presents tremendous opportunities for digital transformation, and we're proud to collaborate with forward-thinking institutions like Pan Asia Bank in harnessing the power of AI and hybrid cloud. By combining the right system, software, and services with the local expertise of our ecosystem partners, we're helping Sri Lankan enterprises tackle complex challenges, unlock new possibilities, and drive measurable business outcomes — ultimately contributing to country's broader economic growth.' Recognizing the unique needs of the Sri Lankan market, IBM continues to foster strategic collaborations and co-create tailored solutions that help local businesses drive efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve sustainable growth across industries.
Channel Post MEA
03-03-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
IBM Introduces FlashSystem C200
IBM has announced the latest addition to its Storage FlashSystem family: the FlashSystem C200. This new solution is designed to deliver a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and enterprise durability. FlashSystem C200 extends IBM's all-flash storage leadership to new workloads like media streaming, archives, and backups. Its balance of price, performance, and capacity can replace HDD storage with a reliable flash solution that can lower storage costs. FlashSystem C200 is backed by our FlashSystem guarantees, including energy efficiency, zero downtime, and ransomware detection. Drive replacements under maintenance are guaranteed, with 5.5x more write cycles than industry standard QLC drives. This enhanced durability and reliability make the FlashSystem C200 an ideal choice for businesses looking for a cost-effective and reliable flash storage solution for demanding workloads. 0 0
