MUFG collaborates with NTT DATA to implement photon-based solutions, achieving near-zero downtime in banking system migrations.
Highlights:
- MUFG Bank partners with NTT DATA to test photon-based technology for seamless data center migrations with less than one second of downtime.
- The innovative solution leverages the IOWN All-Photonics Network, ensuring synchronized database replication over distances up to 2,500 km.
- This breakthrough aims to enhance system reliability, reduce disruptions, and support the evolving demands of the financial industry.
Story: MUFG Bank, in collaboration with NTT DATA, has successfully tested a cutting-edge photon-based technology to address IT outages. The trials demonstrated the ability to migrate live banking systems between data centers up to 100 km apart with less than one second of downtime. This was achieved using the IOWN All-Photonics Network, which also enabled synchronized database replication over distances as far as 2,500 km.
Traditionally, such migrations require planned maintenance windows, often causing service disruptions. However, MUFG’s adoption of this technology promises near-seamless system transitions, even during peak hours. This innovation not only minimizes downtime but also aligns with the financial industry’s growing need for robust and reliable IT infrastructure. By embracing photon-based solutions, MUFG is setting a new standard for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in banking.
