IBM builds new data centre for Fidelity Bank Ghana

IBM has completed a new comprehensive state-of-the-art data center for Fidelity Bank Ghana, the US computer firm announced November 29, 2012.

Fidelity Bank, according to IBM, sought for the new data centre due to growing pressure the bank faced on its back-end processes and technology systems, and the new centre would enable it to manage future growth as Fidelity kick started its expansion programme.

“We are at a critical period in the history of our bank where we need to have in place the right kind of technology going forward,” said Edward Effah, Managing Director, Fidelity Bank.

The data center, which is housed at the bank’s headquarters in Accra, has been designed from the ground-up with the latest advances in energy efficiency, business continuity, resiliency, security and disaster recovery, IBM said in a statement.

“The new data center will simplify back-end management processes and provide higher levels of service availability, helping the bank to deliver a positive end-user experience,” it added.

“With advanced technologies and enhanced business intelligence tools, IBM is helping us to optimize our ability to provide a wider range of services to our rapidly growing client base,” Mr Effah said.

Fidelity Bank has extended its footprint into Asia with the establishment of Fidelity Asia Bank in Malaysia. This has also opened up trade and investment opportunities between Ghana and the Far East.

By Ekow Quandzie