PTCL partners with IBM & GBM Pakistan to modernize its IT infrastructure using IBM technology

Islamabad – Dec 23, 2024: 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 deployment of 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, are set to enhance PTCL’s performance, enabling the organization to adeptly manage escalating data demands. Additionally, PTCL is integrating IBM Spectrum Scale to optimize data management processes and elevate scalability, ensuring a future-ready infrastructure that can support its growth and innovation objectives.
“We are proud to partner with IBM & GBM Paksitan” 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, Country Manager & Technology Leader, Pakistan at IBM 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 been instrumental in supporting PTCL’s digital transformation efforts, utilizing advanced solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This deployment will not only optimize PTCL’s current applications and databases, but also provide the necessary 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, GBM Pakistan, said: “We are excited to support PTCL on its digital transformation journey. By harnessing IBM’s Power solutions, we are committed to providing robust solutions that not only enhance PTCL’s operational capabilities but also 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 a crucial component of PTCL’s broader strategy to enhance performance, security and scalability.