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APC by Schneider Electric assists Arab National Bank build a thriving datacenter
Saudi Arabia: 09 July, 2011 - APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in integrated Critical Power and Cooling Services, recently announced the installation of a Tier 3+ dark data center for Arab National Bank ( ANB ) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A strategic implementation, that has to support all mission critical applications and the IT infrastructure for all clients of ANB .
Kumail Dehradunwala, Head of Information Technology, Arab National Bank said, "At ANB , we are a true 24/7 financial institution, offering complete financial services to both our private and business customers along with a full range of domestic and international commercial, traditional and Islamic products and services to the retail and corporate sectors. Our IT department supports the bank's client representatives, tellers, loan officers and back end operations personnel. We manage key network components such as desktop computers and associated peripherals, servers and telephone systems.
"If our systems fail at any time, the consequences could be catastrophic and very costly. That's why maintaining network uptime, a stable server, network and workstation infrastructure is critical to the company's success and directly impacts the return on investment our clients receive".
The new mission critical datacenter supports ANB 's Core Banking System, numerous other critical financial applications as well as the main communication equipment and other essential data related services.
"APC by Schneider Electric's HACS (Hot Air Containment Systems) technology is truly state of the art and provides much better efficiency for high density blade servers and helps eliminate hot spots to deliver long term scalability. The InfraStruXure Central management software's ease of management, failure alerts and integration with the BMS solution sealed the deal. APC's reputation for reliability and the commitment from the local team also factored into our purchase decision" Kumail explained.
The installation consists of the extremely efficient InRow Cooling architecture with HACS technology. Intelligent rack systems for better environmental monitoring and the highest level of security using rack access control and the ever reliable Netbotz cameras were also deployed. The installation of APC's InfraStruXure Central, a monitoring system which collects, organizes and distributes critical alerts, surveillance video and key information from anywhere on the network completed the entire solution.
"The new ANB dark datacenter has been built with long-term vision and a cost efficiency model that are not based on immediate short-term savings only but also focusing on quality, reliability, green concepts and practices and customer satisfaction. PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) and Capacity and Change Manager implementation as the next step will complete the picture'', concluded Kumail.
Mentioned Mahmoud Al Husseini, Vice President, Saudi Business Machines: "We are very pleased to be associated with a project of this stature in the financial sector. APC's solutions today are unique due to the fact that their technology innovations are coupled with sound ROI business models, which was a key factor for SBM to tie up with APC''.
Additional solutions include Schneider Electric's range of Low Voltage switchboards, Prisma Plus using the state of the art range of Molded case and Air circuit breakers allowing continuity of service at all times which is critical for such an installation.
These Prisma Plus Type Tested switchboards guarantee complete peace of mind to the end customer and reduces downtime to the bare minimum. In addition, the Disbo Extra final distribution boards installed downstream ensure maximum protection to the operators and maintenance people managing the installation anywhere on the network.
"Rising power densities, unprecedented cooling issues and the need to manage your datacenter from a single pane of glass are a customers' central focus. The clear path to capturing these new revenue streams lie in providing solutions, not just products. Our constant collaboration with other business units of Schneider Electric in our endeavor to come across as One Solution Provider reinforces our management capabilities and ability to provide a complete turnkey solution to the customer" concluded Jeff de Sousa, Country Vice President, APC by Schneider Electric, Saudi Arabia.
For more information about APC and other money-saving home and office solutions, please contact + 971 4 7099 690/691, or visit www.apc.com.
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About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 19.6 billion euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy." www.schneider‑electric.com
About APC by Schneider Electric
APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading product, software and systems for home, office, data centre and factory floor applications. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC provides pioneering, energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications that are well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained throughout their lifecycle. APC solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, including APC's InfraStruxure® architecture, the industry's most comprehensive integrated power, cooling, and management solution.
About ANB
Arab national bank (
ANB
), a Saudi Joint Stock Company is one of the top ten banks in the Middle East. Since its inception in mid 1979,
ANB
operates through its 168 local branches, 31 ladies sections and one branch in London, UK since 1991.
ANB
offers a full range of domestic and international commercial and Islamic products and services to the retail and corporate sectors. The Bank also offers a consultancy and investment, mutual funds and assets management, local & international equity trading, foreign exchange and treasury services.
For further information, please call:
APC by Schneider Electric
Sakina Tazun
Tel: +971 4 7099 624
Email: sakina.tazun@schneider-electric.com
APCO Worldwide (Jiwin Public Relations)
Ajith Henry
Tel: +971 4 361 3572
Email: ahenry@apcoworldwide.com
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