Oman Housing Bank Pioneering Cloud
Transformation in Oman's Financial Sector

Embracing Innovation for Societal Development

Oman Housing Bank, a beacon of financial services and societal development in Oman, leveraged cloud to achieve has recently achievedto achieve a groundbreaking milestone in its IT and digital operations. Aligning closely with Oman National Vision 2040, the bank has been instrumental in facilitating seamless lending and financial services, aiming to enhance societal development through digital innovation and financial sustainability.

Faced with the limitations of legacy servers and outdated infrastructures, the bank recognized the urgent need for a digital overhaul. This transformation journey was not just a technical upgrade but a strategic move to a digitally empowered future.

Revolutionizing Infrastructure: The Shift to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Partnering with Cloud4C for a Seamless Transition

In collaboration with Cloud4C, a global leader in cloud managed services, Oman Housing Bank embarked on its transformative journey to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Disaster Recovery Cloud Control (DRCC). Cloud4C’s expertise in application-focused cloud services and compliance with Middle Eastern banking regulations made them the ideal partner for this endeavor.

Key Milestones in the Cloud Migration Process:

OCI Landing Zone Building:

After a comprehensive assessment, Cloud4C developed an OCI landing zone, meticulously tailored to meet the bank’s platform, networking, and compliance requirements. This foundational step was crucial for a seamless migration process.

Migration of 60 VMs to OCI DRCC:

Leveraging cutting-edge migration technologies, Cloud4C facilitated a smooth transition of all 60 virtual machines (VMs) to the OCI DRCC. This move ensured maximum performance and minimal operational disruption, redefining the bank's core banking operations.

Managed Operations and Hypercare:

Through Cloud4C’s Self Healing Operations Platform (SHOP™), Oman Housing Bank's migrated systems received round-the-clock monitoring and management, ensuring uninterrupted operations and high availability.

Enhanced Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

The bank's disaster recovery operations were reinforced with high-speed connectivity and automated backup solutions, ensuring business continuity even in the face of potential disruptions.

Advanced Security and Compliance:

Integrating sophisticated cybersecurity tools and adhering to strict regulatory requirements, Cloud4C guaranteed the highest level of security and compliance for the bank's cloud-hosted operations.

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Testimonial

"Cloud4C’s commitment, expertise, and collaborative spirit were instrumental in achieving this significant milestone for OHB and the entire BFSI industry in Oman. The migration was timely and smooth, supported with in-depth technical proficiency. This has laid a solid foundation for a long-term, successful partnership."

- Raid Al Lawati,
AGM - Head of IT and Digital, Oman Housing Bank