Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) has signed a MoU with Microsoft Jordan in which the IT giant will provide JKB with the latest solutions in order to build IT capacity and develop areas of competencies in line with the highest industry standards.

“We value this agreement for the great benefits it provides to the bank with regards to knowledge, advisory and technical support that will enable the bank to maintain its competitive edge in the local and regional banking arena in terms of e-banking and high-tech applications,” said Mohammad Yaser Al Asmar, general manager of Jordan Kuwait Bank.

“Technology is changing the way banks can serve their customers and we believe it is vital for Jordan Kuwait Bank to underpin their investments in IT in order to achieve their well-defined roadmap for future growth,” added Michel Diab, business, marketing and operations director for Microsoft North Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and Pakistan (NEPA).-TradeArabia News Service