LB Finance partners with Huawei to transform Core Banking Infrastructure

6 August 2024 12:11 am Views - 90

From left: Senior Solutions Manager Nandana Kumara, Account Director - BFSI and Telco Sikander Sabeer, Chief Technical Officer Li Xiang (Tony) from Huawei Sri Lanka, Chief Information Officer (Information Technology) Chethana Kahandugoda, LB Finance PLC Managing Director Sumith Adhihetty, Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze (Zeh), Executive Director B. D. A. Perera, Deputy Managing Director Niroshan Udage, Executive Director Ravindra Yatawara from LB Finance PLC


 

LB Finance PLC has announced a transformative alliance with Huawei to overhaul its core banking infrastructure. This collaboration is set to elevate LB Finance’s extensive suite of services, including Digital Wallets, Digital Banking, Loans, Leasing, Savings & Deposits, Microfinance, and Payment Cards, leveraging Huawei’s state-of-the-art technology.

As a cornerstone of this initiative, LB Finance has integrated Huawei’s OceanStor Dorado 5000 All-Flash storage systems. These cutting-edge, cloud-ready systems are designed to handle high-speed transactions, large-scale data processing, and real-time monitoring, ensuring the integrity and performance of critical data operations.

In a remarkable feat, the Huawei OceanStor Dorado system replaced LB Finance’s existing storage infrastructure in November 2023 within just three weeks, seamlessly transitioning even during peak seasonal demand. Since the system went live, LB Finance has been migrating its production services and data, including virtual servers, databases, application servers, development environments, and AI/BI tools, to the new platform. The results have been extraordinary, with significant enhancements in Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) performance, stability, and response times, reducing operational pressures and significantly boosting customer satisfaction.

LB Finance Managing Director Sumith Adhihetty, said, “Huawei has delivered a swift and robust solution that meets a wide spectrum of client needs, reaffirming its position as a trusted partner. 

Their exceptional service has strengthened our confidence in this ongoing partnership, ensuring the dependability of our data center. Huawei emerged as the preferred choice following a rigorous evaluation, demonstrating its efficacy in both production and secondary environments under demanding workloads.”

Huawei Sri Lanka CEO Zhang Jinze remarked on the collaboration: “Huawei is delighted to partner with LB Finance on their digital transformation journey. This partnership underscores our dedication to providing solutions that enhance efficiency and support future growth. Together, we aim to empower LB Finance to introduce pioneering digital products.”

LB Finance is committed to continuing its digital journey with Huawei to achieve its ultimate goal of being the pioneer in digital financial services in Sri Lanka. This steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence ensures that LB Finance remains at the forefront of the industry, delivering unparalleled value to its customers.