Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the nation’s leading ICT services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with GBM Pakistan and IBM to modernize its IT infrastructure. The collaboration aims to enhance PTCL’s operational efficiency, laying the foundation for cutting-edge innovations and a comprehensive upgrade of its enterprise systems.
As part of the initiative, PTCL will deploy IBM Power10 servers across its production, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments. These advanced servers, renowned for their mega processing power and robust security features, are designed to significantly boost PTCL’s performance and enable the organization to efficiently manage increasing data demands. Additionally, PTCL will integrate IBM Spectrum Scale to optimize data management processes and improve scalability, ensuring a future-ready infrastructure that aligns with the company’s growth and innovation goals.
Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer at PTCL & Ufone 4G, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating: “We are proud to partner with IBM and GBM Pakistan. 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.”
IBM’s Country Manager and Technology Leader for Pakistan, Asif Ahmad, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting PTCL’s transformation. “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,” he said.
IBM has been a longstanding partner of PTCL for over 18 years, playing a pivotal role in the company’s digital transformation journey. This latest deployment will optimize PTCL’s existing applications and databases, while also providing the scalability needed to meet future requirements. The partnership underscores IBM’s dedication to empowering PTCL to navigate the evolving telecommunications landscape and achieve its innovation objectives.
Saqib Ahmad Khan, Country General Manager of GBM Pakistan, expressed similar sentiments, stating: “We are excited to support PTCL on its digital transformation journey. By harnessing IBM’s Power solutions, we are committed to providing robust systems that not only enhance PTCL’s operational capabilities but also drive innovation and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.”
GBM Pakistan will provide a comprehensive suite of services, including system implementation, storage migration, and training, to ensure the seamless execution of the IT infrastructure upgrade. This initiative forms a crucial component of PTCL’s broader strategy to improve performance, security, and scalability, reaffirming its position as a leader in the ICT sector.
