Pakistan digital future – To The Point https://tothepoint.com.pk Read the latest news Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:33:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://tothepoint.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-To-the-Point-Favicon-32x32.png Pakistan digital future – To The Point https://tothepoint.com.pk 32 32 PTCL Expands Strategic Partnership with Teradata to Strengthen Data & Analytics Capabilities https://tothepoint.com.pk/ptcl-expands-strategic-partnership-with-teradata-to-strengthen-data-analytics-capabilities/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:33:06 +0000 https://tothepoint.com.pk/?p=3520 PTCL Group (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has partnered with Teradata to transform and scale its Enterprise Data Warehouse platform. This extended engagement marks a significant milestone in the PTCL Group’s journey toward digital excellence, aligned with its vision to become a data-driven, AI-enabled enterprise.

This partnership extension will enable PTCL Group to scale its data infrastructure into a high-performance, intelligent platform capable of supporting real-time insights, smarter decision-making, and enhanced customer experiences. The initiative is central to PTCL Group’s broader data and AI roadmap, aimed at creating operational agility and long-term service excellence.

Jafar Khalid, Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, PTCL and Ufone 4G, said, “Our extended collaboration with Teradata is a key step in PTCL Group’s intelligent digital transformation journey. Scaling our Enterprise Data Warehouse platform allows us to unlock new capabilities in analytics that are essential for driving innovation and elevating customer value. This partnership reflects a shared vision for creating an agile and intelligence-led enterprise.”

Waqas Hashmi, Area Vice President, Teradata Pakistan, commented, “We are proud to deepen our decades-long partnership with PTCL Group as they continue their digital transformation journey. By harnessing the power of Teradata’s modern data platform and embedded AI capabilities, PTCL Group is positioning itself to unlock deeper insights, drive innovation at scale, and fast-track its strategic goals. This renewed collaboration is not just a testament to our trusted relationship, but also to our shared vision of advancing data-driven excellence and AI adoption across Pakistan’s telecommunications sector.”

PTCL Group is at the forefront of building a modern digital ecosystem where data is not just stored, but actively leveraged to create smarter services, responsive operations, and future-ready capabilities. End

]]> Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited Selects PTCL for Colocation Primary Data Center https://tothepoint.com.pk/al-baraka-bank-pakistan-limited-selects-ptcl-for-colocation-primary-data-center-2/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:30:53 +0000 https://tothepoint.com.pk/?p=3480 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited have signed an agreement for the provision of primary Data Center colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Center facility. PTCL will provide Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited with a secure and reliable Data Center environment equipped with modern infrastructure, platform solutions, and managed security services.
Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL and Ufone 4G, and Muhammad Atif Hanif, Chief Executive Officer, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, signed the agreement during a ceremony held at the Bank’s Head Office in Karachi.
Shahid Sumar, Chief Information Officer, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, Syed Muhammad Saqib, Head of IT Infrastructure, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, Basharat Qureshi, Group VP Enterprise, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Sayyed Imran Bukhari, Group VP B2B Strategy, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Saleem Ullah Baig, Group VP DC Ops, PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Umar Farooqi, Group Director Enterprise, PTCL, were also present on the occasion, along with other officials.
During the signing ceremony, Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL and Ufone 4G, said, “We are pleased to enter a partnership with Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited to support them in their information technology and digital transformation vision. As the national carrier of Pakistan, PTCL aspires to be at the forefront of assisting leading organizations in their efforts to adopt cutting-edge technology solutions to drive the national digital agenda.”
On the occasion, Muhammad Atif Hanif, Chief Executive Officer, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited, stated, “We are pleased to sign this agreement with PTCL as our trusted partner for Data Center facility as part of the Bank’s technology transformation strategy. This partnership represents a major step forward in enhancing our infrastructure and strengthening our approach to data and platform management. By leveraging PTCL’s expertise, we aim to improve security, reduce time-to-market, and deliver a digitally empowered financial experience to our customers and partners.”
PTCL continues to deliver best-in-class ICT and security services to organizations across various industries in Pakistan. This agreement reflects the growing momentum in adopting digital solutions that enable a modern, customer-centric banking ecosystem.

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