ISLAMABAD, December 23, 2024: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading ICT services provider, has teamed up with IBM and GBM Pakistan to modernize its IT infrastructure. This strategic collaboration is designed to improve PTCL’s operational efficiency and create a solid foundation for future innovations, including a comprehensive upgrade of its Enterprise Systems.
The initiative includes the deployment of IBM Power10 servers across PTCL’s production, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. These next-generation servers, featuring advanced processing power and robust security capabilities, are set to significantly enhance PTCL’s performance. The servers will enable PTCL to manage the growing demands of data more efficiently while ensuring a scalable, secure infrastructure. Furthermore, PTCL is integrating IBM Spectrum Scale to optimize data management processes, ensuring it is prepared for future challenges and growth.
“We are excited to partner with IBM and GBM Pakistan,” said Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer at PTCL and Ufone 4G. “This upgrade is essential as we operate in an increasingly dynamic telecommunications landscape. By adopting IBM Power Systems and IBM Spectrum Scale, we are future-proofing our infrastructure to enhance performance and deliver exceptional service. This transformation is a key part of our commitment to lead the industry into the future.”
Asif Ahmad, Country Manager & Technology Leader at IBM Pakistan, commented: “Our commitment to organizations like PTCL is to empower them with the best technology to drive growth. With IBM’s advanced solutions, PTCL will see improvements in performance, scalability, and efficiency, while significantly reducing operating costs through streamlined systems. This partnership will also enhance security and reliability, providing the foundation for critical business applications.”
IBM, a trusted partner for PTCL for over 18 years, has played a vital role in the company’s digital transformation efforts. This latest deployment not only optimizes PTCL’s current infrastructure but also provides the capacity needed for future scalability, underscoring IBM’s ongoing support for PTCL’s growth and innovation.
Saqib Ahmad Khan, Country General Manager at GBM Pakistan, added: “We are thrilled to support PTCL in its digital transformation journey. By utilizing IBM’s Power solutions, we are delivering robust, high-performance solutions that will drive operational excellence, innovation, and enhanced customer satisfaction in a highly competitive market.”
GBM Pakistan, as a strategic partner, provides a full range of services, including system implementation, storage migration, and training. This infrastructure upgrade is a crucial part of PTCL’s broader strategy to enhance performance, security, and scalability, further solidifying its position as a leader in the telecommunications industry.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in PTCL’s ongoing efforts to modernize its infrastructure and prepare for future technological advancements.
