Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading ICT services provider, has partnered with GBM Pakistan and IBM to modernize IT infrastructure. This strategic partnership strives to boost PTCL’s operational efficiency while establishing a foundation for cutting-edge innovations and a comprehensive upgrade of Enterprise Systems.
The initiative involves deploying IBM Power10 servers across PTCL’s production, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. These state-of-the-art servers, equipped with mega processing power and robust security features, will enhance PTCL’s performance, enabling the organization to manage escalating data demands adeptly. Additionally, PTCL integrates IBM Spectrum Scale to optimize data management processes and elevate scalability, ensuring a future-ready infrastructure supporting its growth and innovation objectives.
“We are proud to partner with IBM & GBM Pakistan”, shared Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G. “This upgrade is vital in a rapidly transforming telecommunications landscape. By adopting advanced technologies like IBM Power Systems and IBM Spectrum Scale, we are committed to enhancing our capabilities by future-proofing our operations. Our commitment to this transformation reinforces our dedication to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers while leading the industry into the future.”
Asif Ahmad, IBM’s Country Manager and technology Leader for Pakistan, said, “We’re committed to helping organizations like PTCL harness the power of advanced technology to drive growth. IBM will help PTCL by improving performance, efficiency, and scalability while reducing operating costs through fewer machines. The new systems will also enhance security and reliability, supporting business-critical applications.”
As a long-standing partner for over 18 years, IBM has supported PTCL’s digital transformation efforts, utilizing advanced solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This deployment will optimize PTCL’s current applications and databases and provide the capacity to scale for future requirements. This strategic partnership demonstrates IBM’s commitment to empowering PTCL to navigate the evolving telecommunications landscape, reinforcing a shared vision of innovation and excellence.
Saqib Ahmad Khan, Country General Manager of GBM Pakistan, sai“: “We are excited to support PTCL on its digital transformation journey. By harnessing iBM’sM’s Power solutions, we are committed to providing robust solutions that enhance PTCL’s capabilities and drive innovation and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.
GBM Pakistan offers a comprehensive suite of services, including system implementation, storage migration and training. This infrastructure upgrade is crucial to PTCL’s broader strategPTCL’snhance performance, security and scalability.
