The recent announcement of the signing of a partnership between Rawbank and Open Access Data Centres (OADC) marks a crucial step in the modernization of banking services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This strategic collaboration aims to improve Rawbank’s data storage and strengthen its position as a leader in digital transformation in the Congolese financial sector.
The consolidation of this partnership is part of Rawbank’s stated desire to meet the growing market demands for technological innovation and data security. Indeed, in a country in full economic and digital expansion, data protection is of paramount importance for any financial institution concerned with ensuring the trust of its customers and complying with international standards in IT security.
Mustafa Rawji, Managing Director of Rawbank, highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration, stating: “Data protection remains a top priority for our institution. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, this partnership is part of our vision to actively contribute to the development of the Congolese economy and promote digital transformation on a national scale.”
For his part, Christophe Evers, representative of OADC, welcomed Rawbank’s innovative initiative and highlighted the advanced technological capabilities of the OADC data center. He stressed that this partnership will allow Rawbank to benefit from a cutting-edge infrastructure, comparable to that of international companies, and to offer more efficient and accessible banking services to the entire Congolese population, including the least served communities.
By choosing to host its digital assets within the OADC data center, Rawbank is committed to providing a secure and reliable environment for customers, while strengthening its illicoCash mobile money platform and expanding its reach to new communities.
This partnership between Rawbank and OADC marks a major step forward in the Congolese financial landscape, paving the way for a more inclusive and innovative digital transformation, serving the economic and social development of the DRC.