Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 5 | Page 35

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// He also pointed out that the project comes as part of KCB’s efforts to keep up with the latest technological advancements. He said: “The bank’s executive management is keen on implementing saving policies by migrating all staff’s emails to Microsoft’s Office 365 service on the cloud, which alone saves nearly KD20,000 annually for every 500 users.” proud of announcing yet another strategic partnership that brings Zain together with a leading governmental entity: the Kuwait Credit Bank, as we continue to expand our strategic partnerships ecosystem with the Kuwaiti public sector.” Al Khashti added: “We are also pleased to enrich our ongoing partnership with the ZAIN’S ROLE IN THIS PARTNERSHIP IS TO OFFER A HIGH-SPEED AND SECURE EXPRESS ROUTE TO ENABLE KCB’S DISASTER RECOVERY BACKUP SYSTEM OUTSIDE KUWAIT. world’s biggest tech leaders at Microsoft, and our colleagues at EBLA Computer Consultancy, with the joint aim of bringing forward the latest tech advancements to Kuwait’s enterprise community, both in the public and private sectors. Kuwait Credit Bank has formed a strategic partnership with EBLA Computer Consultancy and Microsoft Kuwait Al Mudhaf explained that the new feat is added to KCB’s long list of achievements, as well as to the successes of the information systems team, whom along the years held the responsibility of transforming the bank’s transactions from paper to digital. The team also succeeded in preparing and defending the bank’s data networks against cyberattacks, an achievement that received great praise from various related entities. Al Mudhaf thanked the bank’s information systems centre for its continuous efforts, as well as the Council of Ministers’ Central Agency for Information Technology for their support to finalise the disasters and emergency site project. During the ceremony, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al Khashti said: “Today we are www.intelligentcio.com “Today, Zain and KCB’s visions come together to achieve the goals of the Kuwait National Development Plan (New Kuwait 2035) that stems from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah’s conceptualised vision of a new Kuwait by 2035. Our presence today reflects the joint success of the collaboration between the public and private sectors in achieving the country’s developmental goals.” Al Khashti continued: “Zain’s role in this partnership is to offer a high-speed and secure express route to enable KCB’s Disaster Recovery backup system outside Kuwait using Microsoft’s cloud services. This service, which Zain offers exclusively in Kuwait, allows KCB to be prepared for any unexpected emergencies by swiftly and securely retrieving its data from the cloud. “Zain’s promise will always be to present the best and latest services and solutions to serve the further progress of the enterprise ecosystem in partnership with the country’s various institutions. This stems from our goal to enrich our leadership position as the biggest digital service provider in Kuwait.” FEATURE: DISASTER RECOVERY EBLA Computer Consultancy’s Chief Executive Officer Hilal Arnaout said: “Data is the cornerstone of any organisation, and preserving it is a great responsibility that lies upon the information systems team. Our gathering today is a success story for KCB, and it came to light because of the collaborative efforts of Kuwait’s biggest technology leaders EBLA, Zain, Al Diyar Al Mutaheda and Microsoft Kuwait.” Arnaout added: “EBLA Computer Consultancy enjoys a strategic relationship with Kuwaiti government entities, and we also enjoy a relationship of collaboration and trust with Kuwait Credit Bank. We stress our commitment to support the bank’s Digital Transformation journey in all areas.” Microsoft Kuwait’s Government Sector Manager Ali Haddad said: “Microsoft’s vision comes together with that of Kuwait Credit Bank, and we are proud of this collaboration that contributes to accelerating KCB’s Digital Transformation by relying on Microsoft Azure’s cloud in three key areas: business integration, Artificial Intelligence and developing staff skills.” Haddad continued: “KCB sets the best example in how adopting technology and advanced tools pushes the change, empowerment, enhancement and transformation wheels. We know how Digital Transformation contributes in empowering organisations to redesign their tech potential and how it takes them to new levels. Today Microsoft is proud to support KCB in their Digital Transformation journey and we stress our support to the government of Kuwait.” Haddad concluded: “Microsoft values the partnership with the government of Kuwait, represented by the Central Agency for Information Technology, who enabled us to offer other government entities with Digital Transformation tools, especially Kuwait Credit Bank”. Zain is keen on supporting the various developmental projects and initiatives in the country, as such partnerships showcase the collaborative spirit between the public and private sectors. The company is also keen on contributing to the further progress of the national economy, reflecting its leadership position as a leading national company in the Kuwaiti private sector. n INTELLIGENTCIO 35