Security Depository Center Switches to Red Hat Linux

Jordan’s Security Depository Center (SDC) has implemented Red Hat Enterprise Linux in its operations as the core to its open source strategy.

Red Hat, one of the leading open source companies in the world announced that "SDC is currently implementing a number of e-services applications within an open source environment, including an e-payment system and the SDC Portal, which offers a wide range of electronic services. These services include enhanced account viewing, public data, statistical data, electronic initial public offering (e-IPO) and mailbox services".

The SDC is a public utility institution established in Jordan to monitor the registration and deposit of securities in relevance with Amman Stock Excahnge and finacial markets.

Many benefits were focused in choosing open source, such the access to code, flexibility and relevant cost reductions. The SDC also recognised the value of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) interoperability with multiple hardware as IBM and Dell. The 20 x86 servers of SDC can run multiple applications including mail systems, its web portal and intranet.

“The main advantage to using open source and working with Red Hat is the flexibility to develop and maintain our technology assets internally,” said Samir Jaradat, CEO of SDC. “Red Hat not only saves us money, but it also provides us with a level of technology sophistication and interoperability that gives us the tools to develop solutions that directly meet the needs of our business.”

By implementing RHEL, SDC can now monitor its entire Linux environment from one single console, and to assure consistent run rates and performance, internal resources can investigate and fix technical issues in a timely manner with Red Hat Network Satellite.