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3.7.1 IT Initiatives
Upgradation of Internet Bandwidth with High availability for enabling seam less access to
Virtual Office Environment –
In view of adoption of cloud services and in wake of pandemic situation, Bank upgraded its
core Internet Bandwidth with high availability to ensure 99% access uptime to IT services
hosted over Internet and strengthening of virtual office environment. The initiative has
helped the Bank and its stakeholders to access/work without interruption especially during
the challenging times of pandemic.
Adoption cum implementation of Microsoft Office 365 -
The Bank upgraded its on-premises eMail System to public cloud-based Microsoft 365. This
has enabled 99.9% uptime of its core communication services such as Email/One Drive/
Online video conference using MS Teams etc. The implementation has enabled its officers/
stakeholders to seamlessly communicate/carry out official work during pandemic/out of
office scenario.
Upgradation of MPLS Bandwidth with high availability between DC and DR Site-
The Bank upgraded its core MPLS Bandwidth with high availability to further reduce sync
time between DC and DR site and ensuring availability of Core IT services and business
continuity during disaster situations.
Implementation of Automated Data flow –
NHB has initiated the journey of this ambitious ADF project which requires a collated and
cohesive effort from all stakeholders. ADF adoption is a first step towards achieving a goal of
an AI/ML led supervision. The ADF implementation will not only create a centralized data
repository for business analytics but will also strengthen the overall supervisory framework
and governance of supervised entities. The implementation is planned to be carried out in
phased manner. During first phase, the implementation is being carried out for select 5 HFCs.
Colocation of DR Site to a Tier III Data Centre -
Bank adopted private cloud model for its DR site whereby Bank has co-located its DR
Infrastructure to a Tier III Data Centre. This enablement has ensured a cost-effective uptime
of 99.50% for its core DR Site infrastructure.
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Upgradation of Internet Bandwidth with High availability for enabling seam less access to
Virtual Office Environment –
In view of adoption of cloud services and in wake of pandemic situation, Bank upgraded its
core Internet Bandwidth with high availability to ensure 99% access uptime to IT services
hosted over Internet and strengthening of virtual office environment. The initiative has
helped the Bank and its stakeholders to access/work without interruption especially during
the challenging times of pandemic.
Adoption cum implementation of Microsoft Office 365 -
The Bank upgraded its on-premises eMail System to public cloud-based Microsoft 365. This
has enabled 99.9% uptime of its core communication services such as Email/One Drive/
Online video conference using MS Teams etc. The implementation has enabled its officers/
stakeholders to seamlessly communicate/carry out official work during pandemic/out of
office scenario.
Upgradation of MPLS Bandwidth with high availability between DC and DR Site-
The Bank upgraded its core MPLS Bandwidth with high availability to further reduce sync
time between DC and DR site and ensuring availability of Core IT services and business
continuity during disaster situations.
Implementation of Automated Data flow –
NHB has initiated the journey of this ambitious ADF project which requires a collated and
cohesive effort from all stakeholders. ADF adoption is a first step towards achieving a goal of
an AI/ML led supervision. The ADF implementation will not only create a centralized data
repository for business analytics but will also strengthen the overall supervisory framework
and governance of supervised entities. The implementation is planned to be carried out in
phased manner. During first phase, the implementation is being carried out for select 5 HFCs.
Colocation of DR Site to a Tier III Data Centre -
Bank adopted private cloud model for its DR site whereby Bank has co-located its DR
Infrastructure to a Tier III Data Centre. This enablement has ensured a cost-effective uptime
of 99.50% for its core DR Site infrastructure.
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