How Cloud Management Helped Indian Bank Handle a Merger
When two banks in India merged its offices, banking services and 400 applications, they had to do it while ensuring continuous availability of services for their customers.
The solution was VMware. The newly merged bank decided to implement a private cloud using VMware vCloud Suite. The migration was completed with no downtime in just three months.
Read how the new Indian Bank handled the move in this customer story.
What challenges did Indian Bank face during the merger?
The merger presented significant challenges for Indian Bank, particularly in ensuring continuous service availability while consolidating over 400 applications from both banks. With 30 to 35 different technologies in use, the complexity of merging these systems was a major concern.
How did VMware solutions assist in the merger?
VMware solutions, particularly the vCloud Suite, enabled Indian Bank to implement a private cloud that streamlined the consolidation process. This allowed the bank to reduce its data centers from six to three with no downtime during the migration, which was completed in just three months.
What benefits has Indian Bank realized from the merger?
The merger has led to cost savings of approximately 7 crores (USD $1M) annually, along with improved service delivery and reduced operating costs. The consolidation of data centers has also allowed for better resource optimization and a lower carbon footprint, while maintaining service levels for customers.
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