MTN’s SASE Transforms Post Bank’s Digital Operations

The deployment of MTN Uganda’s SASE Business solution has significantly enhanced Post Bank’s operational efficiency, network reliability and security, as well as customer experience. By leveraging this advanced technology, Post Bank has optimized its connectivity across 2 of its branches, ensuring secure, seamless banking operations and cost-effectiveness, as the solution scales to other branches as well.

This achievement was announced by the Bank’s management team during a meeting celebrating the successful completion of a six-month Proof of Concept (POC) for MTN Uganda’s cutting-edge SASE Business solution, with Post Bank as the pioneer user in the country. This milestone marks a significant step in the bank’s digital transformation journey and highlights MTN Uganda’s transition from a traditional telecommunications provider to a technology company delivering a comprehensive suite of advanced ICT solutions.

Operational Efficiency

Edgar Ntwali, the Manager Business Technology Infrastructure at Post Bank acknowledged the deployment of SASE, with its SD-WAN component at Post Bank has been a game-changer, enhancing the bank’s operational efficiency, customer service, and cost optimization strategies.

The innovative technology provides a scalable solution with a unified dashboard, automated failovers, and superior network reliability, enabling seamless banking operations.

Ibrahim Senyonga, MTN Uganda’s General Manager for Enterprise Business, emphasized the significance of the achievement:

“We are excited that Post Bank is the first bank in the country to adopt this transformational technology. Our collaboration with Huawei on SD-WAN and now SASE, has been nothing short of revolutionary. We rigorously tested the solution, ensuring it delivers the value Post Bank needs. This partnership between Post Bank and MTN symbolizes our commitment to driving technological advancements that benefit businesses. We are proud and happy with what we have accomplished.”

Janey Rachel Nakato, Chief Technical Officer at Post Bank, highlighted the strategic importance of the SASE deployment in supporting the bank’s digital transformation strategy:

“A few years ago, we made a deliberate decision to embrace digital transformation to drive our business forward. Choosing the right partners was crucial, and our collaboration with MTN has proven invaluable. As we continue optimizing performance and cost, improving customer experience remains at the core of our initiatives. The SD-WAN SASE solution ensures enhanced reliability across our branches, supporting key initiatives like paperless banking and secure transactions. We are excited about this successful POC and look forward to the next steps.”

The completion of this POC is a testament to the strong partnership between Post Bank and MTN Uganda, demonstrating how innovative ICT solutions can drive business growth, efficiency, and security in the banking sector. With the successful validation of SASE and its SD-WAN capabilities, Post Bank is poised to lead the way in digital banking, ensuring seamless, secure, and high-speed connectivity for its customers across the country.

What is SASE?

According to Nicholas Mpanga, MTN Uganda’s Senior Consultant-Managed Network Solutions (MNS), SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a transformative network and security framework that Enterprises can leverage to modernize connectivity, enhance security, and streamline operations. It integrates networking (SD-WAN) and security (Zero Trust, Cloud Security, Secure Web Gateway, and Firewall-as-a-Service) into a unified, cloud-delivered solution.

For financial institutions, where data security, regulatory compliance, and seamless customer experiences are critical, SASE provides a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective approach to network security.

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), that is part of the SASE Proposition, is an intelligent software solution that enables businesses to optimize connectivity across multiple offices, branches, and remote workers. It delivers faster, more reliable, and secure connections, while also reducing operational costs. MTN Uganda’s SASE and SDWAN offerings are powered by globally trusted vendors such as Huawei, Cisco, and Fortinet to ensure high-quality performance and adaptability for enterprises of all sizes.