MTN Successfully Completes Widescale Network Deployment for GCB Bank PLC

22nd Feb 2024 | Source: MTN Ghana

Richard Densu (R), Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN Ghana and Abel Daitey, Chief Information Officer, GCB Bank PLC.

MTN Ghana has proudly announced the successful completion of its Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity deployment for GCB Bank Plc. The project, managed by MTN Ghana Capital Projects Group, marks a significant milestone in enhancing GCB Bank's digital infrastructure and elevating their commitment to serving customers with up-to-date technologies.

In a testament to the successful project delivery, the core project group from GCB, led by its Chief Information Officer, Abel Daitey, met with the MTN team led by Richard Densu, Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer for a project closure ceremony, to officially sign off on User Acceptance Tests (UATs) for 212 sites. This significant step underscored the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology by MTN to bolster GCB Bank's network connectivity and ensure the highest standards of service for their valued customers.

Considering this achievement, Richard Densu, thanked the project team for their commitment to the delivery of the project. He said, “We are happy to have been chosen by the largest financial institution in the country, GCB Bank for this project, and we look forward to expanding this relationship into other areas particularly in the digital space, cloud and data centers”.

GCB Bank Plc expressed its gratitude to MTN Ghana for the timely deployment of WAN for the business. Abel Daitey, said, “This project emphasizes our commitment to utilizing up-to-date technologies provided by MTN to deliver seamless innovative banking experiences and an enhanced customer experience”.

The project, initiated after MTN's successful bid last year, entailed the deployment of wide area network connectivity to a total of 212 GCB Bank Plc sites (Branches/ Agencies/ Remote ATMs). The completion of this project represents not only a significant technological advancement but also a deepened partnership between MTN and GCB Bank Plc. The partnership between these two industry leaders reflects a shared vision for the future of digital transformation and customer-centric solutions.