K Bank Introduces Cloud-Based Channel System Data Center

Stable Service Now Possible Even with High User Traffic

K Bank announced on the 27th that it has introduced a cloud-based channel system data center (Channel System Cloud Center).

The newly introduced Channel System Cloud Center is the fourth data center following the physical facilities of the main center (Mokdong), DR center (Bundang), and subsidiary center (Chungjeong). It is the first case in the banking sector to build a channel system based on the cloud.

The channel system is responsible for overall banking services conducted through the app, including application access as well as inquiries and transfers. For internet banks, services are provided through apps, making the channel system especially important. It allows for quick and flexible adjustment of service resources even when traffic fluctuates sharply, enabling smooth response to situations where users flock due to special promotional products or new service launches.

Additionally, efficiency has improved as channel system tasks are distributed between existing data centers and the cloud center. This prevents traffic from concentrating in one center, allowing each center to deliver optimal performance. K Bank explained that the introduction of the Channel System Cloud Center has improved app banking service availability by at least 1.3 times compared to before.

Security is also excellent. To prevent DDoS attacks and hacking damage, IT security technologies such as △cloud next-generation firewall △intrusion detection system △AWS Shield Advanced have been introduced to ensure safety.

K Bank plans to internalize the technology and have its in-house departments directly manage the Channel System Cloud Center.

A K Bank official said, "The cloud-based channel system center is an infrastructure with no spatial constraints and high availability," adding, "We plan to continuously strengthen IT new technology capabilities, including introducing multi-cloud operations that run multiple clouds together in the future."