Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Sindh Bank have recently entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the bank’s digital connectivity. The agreement, signed by Zarrar Hasham Khan, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer of PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Syed Ata Hussain Jaffri, EVP Head of IT at Sindh Bank, will see the deployment of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) across 200 branches of Sindh Bank.
The signing ceremony took place at the Sindh Bank Head Office in Karachi, with key figures such as Hatem Bamatraf, President and Group CEO of PTCL, and Imran Samad, President & CEO of Sindh Bank, in attendance.
Under this agreement, PTCL will provide Sindh Bank with its advanced infrastructure and platform solutions, all equipped with the latest technology and managed security. This move is part of PTCL’s commitment to driving digitalization throughout Pakistan, and it underscores its pivotal role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure and delivering reliable, cutting-edge solutions to the banking industry.
Hatem Bamatraf expressed his satisfaction regarding the agreement, emphasizing PTCL Group’s dedication to assisting Sindh Bank in meeting its digital connectivity requirements. He highlighted PTCL’s role as a national carrier at the forefront of digital transformation in the country.
On the other hand, Imran Samad, President & CEO of Sindh Bank, welcomed the partnership with PTCL. He stated that the collaboration would not only enhance the bank’s operations but also improve security and time-to-market for products and services. This transformative partnership aims to offer a digitally enabled financial setup for Sindh Bank’s customers and partners, thereby fostering overall economic growth in the country.
Both PTCL and Sindh Bank have expressed their commitment to providing best-in-class services to their customers across various industries in Pakistan. This agreement marks a significant step in the growth momentum in the diverse areas of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Security Solutions, which are key to a digital banking ecosystem in Pakistan.
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