K Bank Moves IT Center to Mokdong "Significant Server Expansion"

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] K Bank announced on the 8th that it has relocated its IT center from Sangam to the KT Internet Data Center (IDC) in Mokdong. This is the first time K Bank has moved its IT center since its establishment in April 2017.

Through the relocation, K Bank doubled its account system capacity and increased virtual servers by nearly 60%, significantly expanding customer accommodation capacity. The telecommunications lines were also expanded to improve customers' app access environment. By enhancing equipment deployment efficiency, the bank secured infrastructure expansion capacity to prepare for a rapid increase in data processing volume in the future.

The new KT IDC housing K Bank's IT center is the largest IDC in Korea, spanning a total of 65,000 pyeong across four basement floors and 12 above-ground floors. The company explained that it is designed to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 7.0, ensuring safety against natural disasters. It has obtained international standard information security certification (ISO27001) and Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification, verifying its security. Another advantage is the ability to connect immediately with cloud service providers without separate network equipment installation or dedicated line connections.

According to K Bank, the relocation method was the industry's first to adopt the agile approach. The agile method involves pre-executing relocation tasks for key subsystem units such as channel systems and information systems, as well as dedicated lines and security infrastructure, then moving the main systems all at once in a short period. This results in a short customer service interruption period and flexible response capability.

Cha Daesan, Head of K Bank's Tech Division, said, "Applying the agile method, successfully relocating the IT center during the holiday period while performing scheduled customer transactions in minimal time is an innovative case," adding, "We will utilize the top-level IT infrastructure established through the relocation to provide customers with smooth and comfortable services."

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