Al Salam Bank has finalized an agreement to migrate its core data centre operations, to Batelco by Beyon’s Tier III certified facilities, marking a major milestone in the Bank’s digital evolution. This strategic initiative reinforces the Bank’s long-term commitment to resilient infrastructure, uninterrupted service delivery, and scalable digital banking capabilities.

The Uptime Institute certified facilities, located at Beyon’s Hamala Campus and Beyon Data Oasis in the south of Bahrain,  are engineered to the highest international standards in both design and construction. The Data Centres integrate advanced infrastructure components, including high-capacity power systems, precision environmental controls, and uninterruptible power supply configurations ensuring robust continuity for mission-critical systems. With secure architecture and global connectivity, the facilities are designed to support real-time transactions, sustained uptime, and future scalability.

On this occasion, Mr. Anwar Murad, Deputy CEO – Banking at Al Salam Bank, stated: “This strategic agreement marks a critical step forward in our digital transformation journey. By planning the transition to a world-class Tier III environment, we are reinforcing our operational core with enhanced reliability, security, and agility. It reflects our forward-looking approach to delivering seamless, high-performance banking experiences in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.”

Mr. Maitham Abdulla, Chief Executive Officer of Batelco, said: “We are proud to support Al Salam Bank in this strategic infrastructure upgrade. Batelco’s data centres offer the scalability and resilience required by today’s most sophisticated financial institutions. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge services  which help to ensure that leading banks like Al Salam Bank can continue to elevate their secure, efficient, and sustainable operations— allowing them to focus on innovation and growth.”

Mr. Hemantha Wijesinghe, Chief Technology Officer at Al Salam Bank, commented: “This planned transition will enable greater operational efficiency and system resilience. Beyon’s Data Centres offer a future-ready platform designed to support innovation, emerging technologies, and evolving client expectations—strengthening our capacity to scale securely and sustainably.”

This upcoming data center migration forms part of Al Salam Bank’s broader investment in innovation, sustainability, and technology excellence. As the financial sector accelerates its shift toward seamless and secure digital services, the Bank continues to modernize its infrastructure and operational foundations solidifying its position as a digitally driven, forward-thinking institution committed to responsible growth and long-term value creation.