PTCL partners with IBM & GBM Pakistan to modernize its IT infrastructure
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading ICT services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with GBM Pakistan and IBM to modernize its IT infrastructure. This collaboration aims to enhance PTCL’s operational efficiency while laying the groundwork for innovative solutions and a comprehensive upgrade of Enterprise Systems.
Deployment of IBM Power10 Servers for Enhanced Performance
The initiative includes the installation of IBM Power10 servers across PTCL’s production, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. These advanced servers, designed with powerful processing capabilities and strong security features, are set to improve PTCL’s performance, enabling the company to effectively manage increasing data demands. PTCL is also integrating IBM Spectrum Scale to optimize data management and improve scalability, ensuring a future-proof infrastructure that supports its growth and innovation goals.
Commitment to Innovation and Future-Proofing Operations
“We are proud to partner with IBM and GBM Pakistan,” stated Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G. “This upgrade is essential in a rapidly evolving telecommunications sector. By adopting cutting-edge technologies like IBM Power Systems and IBM Spectrum Scale, we are enhancing our capabilities and preparing our operations for the future. This transformation underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers while leading the industry forward.”
IBM’s Role in Supporting PTCL’s Growth
Asif Ahmad, Country Manager & Technology Leader, Pakistan at IBM, remarked: “We are dedicated to helping organizations like PTCL leverage advanced technology to foster growth. IBM will help PTCL improve performance, efficiency, and scalability, while reducing operating costs by consolidating machines. These new systems will also strengthen security and reliability, supporting business-critical applications.”
Strengthening the Long-Term Partnership Between PTCL and IBM
With over 18 years of collaboration, IBM has played a crucial role in supporting PTCL’s digital transformation efforts, providing advanced solutions to improve operational efficiency. This deployment will not only optimize PTCL’s current applications and databases but also ensure the capacity for future expansion. This strategic partnership highlights IBM’s commitment to assisting PTCL in navigating the evolving telecommunications industry while fostering a shared vision of innovation and excellence.
GBM Pakistan’s Contribution to PTCL’s Digital Transformation
Saqib Ahmad Khan, Country General Manager, GBM Pakistan, expressed, “We are thrilled to assist PTCL in its digital transformation journey. By leveraging IBM’s Power solutions, we are committed to providing robust solutions that not only improve PTCL’s operational efficiency but also foster innovation and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.”
GBM Pakistan offers a comprehensive range of services, including system implementation, storage migration, and training. This infrastructure upgrade is a key component of PTCL’s broader strategy to enhance performance, security, and scalability.
