As part of the three-year deal, IBM will deploy scalable and modular server rooms, and provide facility services, maintenance and technical services for both the data center and disaster recovery sites of KUCB. IBM claimed that SMSR mitigates risk associated with extensive engineering required for custom installations, is ideal for small data centers builds and can be purchased in an off-the-shelf model.
KUCB selected IBM’s SMSR after evaluating as many as nine vendors for building its data center in the traditional model. IBM’s SMSR will enable KUCB to remain focused on their core business and reduce the need to assign critical staff members to projects for which they may have limited experience.
Subhash Erram, chairman, Karad Urban Co-operative Bank, said: With the scale of our operations expanding, it is imperative for us to invest in technology solutions that are ready-to-deploy and continuously meet the unique requirements associated with our growth.
IBM’s unique value proposition through SMSR and their consultative approach was in synch with our requirements. We are confident that our partnership with a global IT major like IBM will provide us the impetus required for further growth.
Neeraj Sharma, director of integrated technology services at IBM India/South Asia, said: Our objective is to extend a compelling value proposition through our unique technology solutions around scalable modular server room, part of our money saving services portfolio, that is targeted towards helping our customers optimize operating consumption for energy, space and communications, and aid further growth.
This is a strategic win since it is aligned to IBM’s geo-expansion initiative and further strengthens our track record in the banking market in India.
Karad Urban Co-operative Bank provides services in semi-urban and rural areas in Western Maharashtra.
