Alizz islamic bank (SAOG), Oman's Most Innovative Islamic Bank 2013 by Global Banking and Finance Review, has completed the installation of its Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Infrastructure hosted at Oman Data Park (ODP), Oman's first cloud and managed service provider. ODP offers managed infrastructure, security and colocation services with a guaranteed Service Level Agreement (SLA) that enhances operational efficiency with the highest levels of security to meet the rapid growth of the bank.
"We based our successful operations to date on the innovation and centralisation of our portfolio in the Islamic banking sector. In support of 2014 expansion plans, this advanced tech-friendly solution, implemented by ODP on behalf of alizz islamic bank , introduces a unified approach to managing our customer-oriented Shari'a compliant products and services with agile decision-making and financial transparency," said Jamal Darwiche, Acting CEO, alizz islamic bank . "The partnership demonstrates our focus to develop an IT strategy that delivers value and confidence in our financial and business decisions."
"Our best-in-class cloud and hosting services will enable alizz islamic bank to focus on core business, minimise operational challenges, adapt more quickly to change, grow revenues faster, and utilise ever-changing technology to create a flexible yet stable and scalable IT infrastructure. We are able to prove and maintain low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in comparison to other traditional IT models," said Maqboul Al Wahaiby, Deputy CEO, Oman Data Park . "Cloud computing has changed the way businesses operate and has transformed IT as a utility. We are proud to be part of the transformation and key driving force in Oman as we continue to offer unique and differentiated IT services."
About alizz islamic bank SAOG
alizz islamic bank is one of the first dedicated Islamic banks in Oman. With an aim to offer customers an enriching banking experience designed for today's modern world, the Bank has focused its investments on human capital and best of breed of technology to ensure the delivery of exceptional, responsive customer service. Transparent processes and innovative products and solutions that are inspired by Islamic Shari'a cater to the diverse needs of both personal and business customers.
Founded in 2012 in accordance to Royal Decree No. 69/2012, the Bank's total paid up capital is 100 million Omani Rials of which 40% was raised by public investors during the Initial Public Offering (IPO) in September 2012. alizz islamic bank is promoted by Huriah Company LLC, aabar Investments PJS, First Energy Oman and Tasameem Real Estate Company LLC.
About Oman Data Park
Oman Data Park is a joint venture company owned by Oman Telecommunications and 4-Trust, a part of National Trading Company, Oman established in 2011. The partnership brings an unrivaled combination of data centre know-how, telecom infrastructure reach and management expertise to ensure unmatched service and reliability to its customers. ODP is poised to be the largest hosting and managed services provider, own's and operate Tier-3 Data Center facility in Muscat. The facility provides unique services like Cloud Services, Managed Infrastructure Services, Web and Email Hosting Services, 24x7 NOC services.
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