Platinum Bank Improves Information Systems Reliability and Security by Means of VERNA Engineering Solutions and APC by Schneider Electric technologies

Extension of banking services range and increase of Platinum Bank operation volume formed new requirements for information system fault-tolerance. DC's objective is to provide continuity of business processes by means of stable performance of the bank's information system. For Platinum Bank's customers it means service availability and predictably high service quality regarding current and future banking products.

For DC engineering infrastructure construction VERNA was invited which possesses successful experience of DC construction in Ukraine. Within a short period VERNA's specialists developed DC engineering system project, installed cable system, supplied and set up uninterrupted power supply systems on the basis of APC Symmetra LX. Preparation and launching of the equipment were conducted with participation of VERNA and APC by Schneider Electric specialists, which allowed to optimize expenses and minimize implementation risks.

“We created reliable base for stable and secure IT systems performance. Further efficiency increase is presumed in the constructed DC according to Platinum Bank corporate network development. Thus, the constructed infrastructure has assurance coefficient for a long-term perspective of the bank development. With the technology basis for banking operations uninterrupted performance, we are concentrated on the service quality and key economic indexes,” - Peter Barchak, Chief Risks and IT Officers, Platinum Bank Board Member commented on the project results.

«Implementation of DC infrastructure solutions in the financial sector have special meaning as they fulfill at least two tasks: ensuring customers' business stability and increasing confidence in banks for their usage of reliable and proved technologies. With our accumulated experience and best engineering solutions we offer scalable energy-saving solutions, thus helping our customers avoid excessive investments”, - said Abdrey Boyko, VERNA Director.

About Platinum Bank

Platinum Bank (earlier operating under IMB Group, “International Mortgage Bank”, Family Credit brands) provides deposit and credit products for individuals through the branch and customers service pointsтуецщкл throughout the territory of Ukraine. As of January 01, 2009 Platinum Bank consolidated assets made up 1.4 billion USD. Platinum Bank occupies the 1st place among large Ukrainian capitalization banks (consolidated joint-stock capital/assets) and 34th place of Ukrainian banks rating as to consolidated joint-stock capital. Main Platinum Bank shareholders are international managing companies Horizon Capital, East Capital and IFC (affiliate of the World Bank).

Additional information is available on the website www.platinumbank.com.ua