accompanies this challenge, as
technological trends have the
potential to lead businesses astray
from the market or business model.
It is to this end that Al Khaliji proceeds
with caution and thorough analytics.
“The ‘next generation bank’ is able to
make educated, high-quality deci-
sions, on the state of technology in
order to remain a leader in financial
services,” he explains. “The other
quality of a ‘next generation bank’
is maintaining appeal to younger
generations of customers.”
There are many ways in which the
bank is technologically transforming
to become the ‘next generation bank’.
“Al Khaliji is moving towards cloud
computing with slow but steady steps,”
says Benderlioglu. “Currently, the
bank is focusing on hybrid options,
which means being able to run
services both from the cloud and with
services on the premises.” In addition
to this, Al Khaliji is building upon its
AI capabilities. “AI applies first to our
analytics. Our IT strategy divides into
two major sections: transactional
banking and analytical banking.”
He notes that AI is particularly relevantCLICK TO WATCH: ‘MEET JASSIM AND NOOR’
123http://www.gigabitmagazine.com