du & HPE To Boost Commercial Bank of Dubai’s Digital Journey

In a significant move towards advancing digital innovation, du, a subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have announced a strategic collaboration with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD). CBD, a prominent national bank in the UAE, has opted for HPE GreenLake, hosted within du’s state-of-the-art Tier III Certified data centers, to expedite its hybrid cloud adoption and enhance both customer and employee experiences.

Established in 1969, CBD stands as a key player in the UAE’s banking sector, catering to a diverse clientele with a range of banking services. Committed to its digital transformation journey and vision to become ‘default digital,’ CBD has witnessed substantial growth in its customer base over the years. To better serve these customers, the bank embarked on a robust digital innovation strategy, with a hybrid cloud infrastructure at its core.

By leveraging HPE GreenLake as the cornerstone of its private cloud, supplemented by du’s comprehensive network and security solutions, CBD aims to realize its ambitious five-year strategy swiftly. This strategy is designed to establish a more streamlined and automated self-service IT operational model, enhancing responsiveness, visibility, and control while minimizing complexities and manual processes. CBD seeks to operate core banking applications and workloads within a private cloud environment infused with AI capabilities and tailored services, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs and meeting customer expectations.

The comprehensive hybrid cloud environment, enriched by key services from du and HPE managed services, empowers CBD to bolster security, automate tasks, foster innovation, and develop AI-driven services for superior customer experiences. Moreover, it serves as a crucial safeguard for protecting sensitive financial data and customer information.

Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai, emphasized the transformative nature of this collaboration, aligning seamlessly with the bank’s dedication to digital innovation. He highlighted the pivotal role of HPE GreenLake in ensuring a consistent cloud experience across all applications and workloads, including personalized AI-driven customer service solutions.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, expressed pride in supporting CBD’s hybrid cloud transformation, underscoring du’s commitment to providing robust infrastructure and support for driving digital innovation and optimizing customer experiences.

Ahmad Alkhallafi, Managing Director Emirates and Africa at HPE, emphasized the benefits CBD would accrue by managing its hybrid cloud infrastructure through the HPE GreenLake platform. He stressed the importance of gaining full control over IT, consumption, and costs, enabling CBD to stay efficient, agile, and secure in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Together, du and HPE stand as trusted partners in CBD’s journey towards a hybrid cloud future, committed to supporting the bank’s strategic goals and ensuring continued success.