{"id":1569,"date":"2024-11-08T06:39:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T06:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2025-01-16T16:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:25:24","slug":"veons-cloud-cybersecurity-platform-garaj-signs-with-standard-chartered-bank-in-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=1569","title":{"rendered":"VEON\u2019s Cloud & Cybersecurity Platform Garaj Signs with Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Amsterdam, Dubai, Islamabad, 07 November 2024<\/strong> \u2013 VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON)<\/a>, a global digital operator, today announced a strategic collaboration between Jazz, VEON\u2019s digital operator in Pakistan, and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)<\/a>. Through Jazz\u2019s<\/a> enterprise solutions arm, Garaj<\/em>, the partnership aims to establish a regional availability zone for SCB, reinforcing the bank’s operational resilience and bolstering its customer experience across multiple regions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The agreement, formalized by Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, and Rehan Sheikh, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, positions Garaj to support Standard Chartered Bank with advanced data center services from its state-of-the-art, Tier 3 Data Center that adheres to Global TIA-942 standards. Located within Pakistan, this facility will host SCB\u2019s core IT and banking systems, ensuring high availability and enhanced data security. Garaj will also provide SCB with robust disaster recovery, backup, and continuity services, strengthening the bank\u2019s capacity to deliver seamless and secure banking operations to its customers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Enhanced Infrastructure and 24\/7 Operational Support<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As part of the agreement, Garaj will deliver 24\/7 operational support to SCB through a dedicated Network Operations Center (NOC) and a helpdesk staffed by certified engineers, aiming for optimal uptime and uninterrupted services. This support is intended to safeguard SCB\u2019s critical banking operations and enhance customer satisfaction by providing a seamless service experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Asif Aziz, President of Enterprise Solutions at Jazz Business, remarked on the significance of the collaboration: \u201cOur partnership with Standard Chartered Bank is expected to enhance operational resilience and ensure secure, uninterrupted services for its customers. Garaj\u2019s critical infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity solutions provide a robust foundation for our customers in financial services and underscore our commitment to reliability and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rehan Shaikh, CEO of Standard Chartered Pakistan, shared his thoughts on the collaboration\u2019s impact, stating, \u201cThis strategic partnership strengthens the bank\u2019s technology infrastructure and advances our digital thought leadership. By leveraging Garaj\u2019s state-of-the-art purpose-built data center, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing secure, robust, seamless, and accessible digital banking solutions to our customers. This alliance represents a significant step forward in our mission to accelerate digital transformation, remain agile, and contribute towards a more inclusive financial landscape in Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Garaj\u2019s Growing Cloud and IT Capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Garaj, which serves over 400 enterprise customers, offers a comprehensive suite of IT and IT-enabled solutions, including cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services. With two operational cloud availability zones and a commitment to data residency, Garaj ensures that critical data remains securely within Pakistan. Earlier this year, Garaj achieved Premier Partner status with VMware and further strengthened its position as an Operator Cloud Solution Provider with Microsoft, reinforcing its capacity to deliver resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jazz\u2019s enterprise vertical, including Garaj, serves 98 of the top 100 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, reflecting its market leadership. This collaboration aligns with VEON\u2019s broader digital operator strategy, which focuses on expanding connected digital services for both individuals and enterprises. Jazz\u2019s commitment to scaling its cloud services and IT solutions is set to propel its enterprise business beyond Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

About Jazz<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jazz is Pakistan\u2019s leading digital operator, boasting over 71.4 million cellular subscribers and 63.3 million monthly active users of digital services. Jazz\u2019s comprehensive digital portfolio includes JazzCash, Pakistan\u2019s top fintech solution; Garaj, the largest onshore cloud and cybersecurity platform in Pakistan; and Tamasha, the country\u2019s most popular homegrown OTT video streaming platform.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

About VEON<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

VEON is a digital operator serving nearly 160 million customers across six countries, transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. Listed on Nasdaq and Euronext, VEON operates in markets covering over 7% of the world\u2019s population. For more information, visit: https:\/\/www.veon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Amsterdam, Dubai, Islamabad, 07 November 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced a strategic collaboration between Jazz, VEON’s digital operator in Pakistan, and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). Through Jazz’s enterprise solutions arm, Garaj, the partnership aims to establish a regional availability zone for SCB, reinforcing the bank’s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[402,951,54,14,94,952,504],"class_list":["post","format-standard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t