SI Global Solutions, Dell partnership

SI Global Solutions announced the beginning of a 10-year partnership with Dell Technologies at the event held in Karachi last week, solidifying SI Global Solutions as an official distributor and channel partner for Dell-branded hardware in Pakistan, according to a press release.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the region’s technology landscape, promising to bring cutting-edge Dell hardware solutions to businesses and consumers alike. By leveraging Dell’s cutting-edge technology and SI Global Solutions’ deep market knowledge and distribution capabilities, this collaboration aims to enhance the technological infrastructure in Pakistan, supporting businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies in their digital transformation journeys.

Allied Bank’s data centre

Allied Bank has signed an agreement with CNS Engineering Pakistan to develop a Tier-III certified Data Centre that will serve as a disaster recovery site, according to a press release. This facility aims to provide a more robust and modern platform to meet the bank’s technological requirements.

Mujahid Ali, Chief Technology & Digital Transformation, emphasised the significance of the data centre development, marking it as a key milestone in deploying advanced digital infrastructure. “This occasion not only highlights our formal partnership but also demonstrates the collaboration, ingenuity, and foresight driving the future of digital infrastructure,” he stated.

Ensuring LPG safety

In response to Pakistan’s increasing reliance on LPG due to natural gas shortages, bans on new connections, and soaring gas tariffs, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) organised a national seminar on “Safe Use of LPG—‘Zero’ Fatal Accident.” The event was held at Ogra’s head office in Islamabad to address the need for enhanced safety measures.

Masroor Khan, Chairman Ogra, emphasised that the increasing use of LPG across the country, from urban centres to remote villages, underscores the urgent need for robust safety protocols. This seminar aimed to address these safety concerns by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, law enforcement departments, equipment manufacturers, and consumers to discuss and promote best practices in LPG usage.

Industry experts highlighted the importance of strict adherence to safety standards given the highly flammable nature of LPG. Speakers stressed the need to prevent dangerous practices such as filling cylinders in cramped areas that hinder emergency services, ensuring that only authorised distributors sell LPG cylinders, and prohibiting hazardous cylinder-to-cylinder transfers.

Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, July 15th, 2024