ICICI Lombard Enhances Disaster Recovery with AWS Hyderabad Move

In a groundbreaking move, ICICI Lombard has transitioned its disaster recovery (DR) operations from Amazon Web Services' Mumbai region to the newly established Hyderabad region. This strategic shift underscores the insurer's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for unparalleled business continuity.

Automated and Efficient: The Future of Disaster Recovery

The fully automated, cloud-native setup, developed in collaboration with AWS, now covers all of ICICI Lombard's business-critical applications. This innovative approach ensures rapid failover during disruptions, marking a significant milestone in the Indian insurance sector.

Seamless Transition and Uninterrupted Operations

Girish Nayak, Chief of Technology, Health UW, and Claims at ICICI Lombard, highlighted the successful execution of a full-site DR drill. This initiative, a first in the industry, validates the company's readiness to maintain operations without interruption, even in the face of unforeseen events.

Leveraging AWS for Enhanced Reliability and Data Protection

With the use of native AWS services like Elastic Disaster Recovery and AWS Step Functions, ICICI Lombard's upgraded system supports continuous replication between Mumbai and Hyderabad. Kiran Jagannath from AWS India emphasized the collaboration's role in securing mission-critical workloads while ensuring faster recovery and better data protection.