Innovative software and hardware implementation helps make Alizz
Islamic Bank the only Omani bank to receive recognition at this year’s
Asian Banker Awards
MUSCAT, Oman--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2014--
Alizz Islamic Bank SAOG, Oman’s newest Islamic Bank, today announced
that it has jointly won the ‘‘Best Branch Automation Project Award in
the Middle East” along with NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies. Alizz Islamic Bank won the award at The Asian Banker’s
Middle East and Africa Country 2014 award ceremony, becoming the only
bank in the Middle East to win an award in this category.
Held in Dubai, the 2014 edition of the awards was attended by more than
100 senior bankers from across the Middle East and Africa. Considered
the most prestigious of its kind, the awards recognize the best efforts
by the consumer financial services industry in bringing superior
technology, products and services to their customers. The scoring of the
award is based on several crucial elements, such as growth in client
base, transaction volume and value as well as the range of unique
features of products and service offered by the bank.
Commenting on the award, His Highness Sayyid Taimur Bin As'ad Bin Tarik
Al Said, Chairman, Alizz Islamic Bank, said: “We are very proud to have
won this prestigious international award. I would like to thank all of
our customers for their loyalty and belief in Alizz. This is a first for
any bank in the region to win this prestigious award within seven months
of operations. I would like to thank NCR Corporation, our partners who
were able to understand our requirements accurately and deliver the
latest software and hardware technology to make our branch banking
services unique and customer friendly. I would like to also thank our
employees for their commitment for making Alizz Islamic Bank as one of
the foremost Islamic banking providers of Shari’a compliant products and
services in the Sultanate.”
NCR supported the set-up of core banking infrastructure for Alizz
Islamic Bank, including UCS servers, networking equipment, middleware,
ATM controller, call centre, security and IP telephony.
“At NCR, we make the everyday easier by listening to our customers,
keeping their best interests in mind, and making every consumer
interaction with businesses an exceptional experience,” said Osama Awad,
NCR country manager, for financial business in Oman. “This award
reaffirms the strength and uniqueness of the technologies that have made
NCR the undisputed leader in ATMs around the world. We are proud to
partner with Alizz Islamic Bank – a new, dynamic financial institution
with innovative branch transformation technologies to establish a strong
competitive edge through a superior customer experience.”
NCR also deployed innovative branch banking technologies such as full
function ATMs, teller cash recyclers, teller cheque scanners, instant
cheque issuance, instant card issuance and signature pads. The new
technology ensures better productivity of the bank’s resources, reduced
customer wait time and a compelling next generation branch banking
experience.
“The award further reflects the bank’s commitment to place the
customer’s needs at the heart of its consumer banking operations. This
is a key component of Alizz Islamic Bank’s service offering, and we are
delighted to have been recognised for our customer-centric approach,”
added Saif Al Yarubi, Acting CEO of Alizz Islamic Bank.
Alizz Islamic Bank was recognised with the prestigious “Best Branch
Automation Project Award in the Middle East” award for its concerted
efforts in continuously innovating including launching the Bank within a
period of five months.
About Alizz Islamic Bank SAOG
Alizz Islamic Bank is one of the first dedicated Islamic Banks in
Oman. With an aim to offer customers an enriching Banking
experience designed for today’s modern world, the Bank has focused its
investments on human capital and best of breed of technology to ensure
the delivery of exceptional, responsive customer service. Transparent
processes and innovative products and solutions that are inspired by
Islamic Shari’a cater to the diverse needs of both commercial and
corporate customers.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into
exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of
services, NCR enables more than 485 million transactions daily across
retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and
small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make
your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000
employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Web sites: www.ncr.com,
www.ncrsilver.com
Twitter: @NCRCorporation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ncrcorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ncr-corporation
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ncrcorporation
Source: NCR Corporation
For press inquiries and images, please contact:
Alizz
Islamic Bank
Aisha Al-Kharusi, +968 24 775524
Assistant
General Manager – Marketing & Corporate Communications
aisha.alkharusi@AlizzIslamic.com
or
Alizz
Islamic Bank
Abdulaziz Al Rashdi, +968 24 775528
Senior
Manager – Media & Internal Communications
abdulaziz.alrashdi@AlizzIslamic.com
or
NCR
Corporation
Rakesh Aulaya, +912.261.954.583
rakesh.aulaya@ncr.com