17 January 2011

Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft Jordan in which Microsoft will play the role of the trusted advisor to consult on technology innovations by providing JKB with the latest solutions from Microsoft technologies in order to build IT capacity and develop areas of competencies in line with the highest industry standards.

Mr Mohammad Yasser Al-Asmar, GM of JKB stated, "The Bank has a number of projects in the coming future that rely on Microsoft technologies in addition to other systems and solutions that we currently have in place. ...We are witnessing a rapidly growing number of JKB clients who are migrating to e-channels to perform their banking activities thus obliging us to further enhance JKB image as the 'Bank of the Future' through providing a safe and secured platform with full fledged banking applications and delivery channels that meet our clients' expectations."

Michel Diab, Business, Marketing & Operations director for Microsoft North Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and Pakistan (NEPA), stated, "Technology is changing the way banks can serve their customers and we believe it is vital for Jordan Kuwait Bank to underpin their investments in IT in order to achieve their well-defined roadmap for future growth."

Hani Quteineh, Microsoft account manager, Commercial Sector, stated, "As the trusted advisor to Jordan Kuwait Bank, Microsoft Jordan is keen on establishing a strategic partnership agreement to provide JKB with a forward-looking and innovative technology strategy that complements their goals, ambitions and road map for future growth.

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