EGCB appends Huawei IaaS for disaster recovery enhancement

The Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh (EGCB) has taken a pivotal step in its digital transformation journey by adopting Huawei's Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to enhance its disaster recovery (DR) capabilities.

A formal agreement was signed this week between EGCB and Huawei's local partner, Omega Exim Ltd., at the Huawei Bangladesh Headquarters, Gulshan, Dhaka.

Mohammad Rasheduzzaman Khan, Superintending Engineer and Head of ICT at EGCB, and Abdullah Al Maksud Begh, Director of Omega Exim Ltd., signed the contract in the presence of other officials of Huawei, Omega Exim Ltd. and EGCB.

Under the agreement, Huawei IaaS will host EGCB's disaster recovery (DR) site for an initial period of two years. The solution is designed to provide a secure, scalable environment for data backup, replication, routine recovery testing, and swift restoration in the event of operational disruptions. This will strengthen EGCB's business operation capabilities and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

Omega Exim Ltd. will serve as the local implementation and support partner, responsible for deploying the DR solution, managing the project, training EGCB staff, and ensuring long-term maintenance and compliance throughout the contract period.

At the event, M Rasheduzzaman Khan said, "We always strive to ensure the best service for the country and our people. Modernising our disaster recovery infrastructure is a top priority. After thorough evaluation and ground-level testing, we found Huawei IaaS to be the most suitable option, offering unmatched expertise and global experience."

Abdullah Al Maksud Begh said, "We have been working with Huawei to create value for a diversified organisation of Bangladesh with the Huawei cloud solution. Their diversified portfolio effectively caters to a wide range of business verticals. The feedback from our customers has been overwhelmingly positive regarding the quality and reliability of Huawei Cloud services. We are proud to support EGCB with this robust platform and are confident that they, too, will benefit from the exceptional service we and Huawei Cloud strive to deliver."

About this agreement, Zhong Yubing, Director of Huawei South Asia Cloud business, said, "With our extensive global experience in the cloud sector, Huawei Cloud is committed to creating real value for Bangladeshi organisations by delivering world-class solutions tailored to local needs. We are fully dedicated to supporting EGCB on this journey and firmly believe they will have the best experience with us."

With more than 30 years of ICT experience and cutting-edge products and solutions, Huawei has been recognised by international research institutes. It has grown 20 times in the APAC public cloud market in the last four years, becoming the fastest-growing provider among the top five. Leading in the hybrid cloud segment, Huawei Cloud Stack holds No. 1 in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.