Press Archives - Chania Bank https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/category/press/ Corporate Portal Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:11:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 New telecommunications infrastructure upgrade and cyber security project https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/new-telecommunications-infrastructure-upgrade-and-cyber-security-project/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:10:58 +0000 https://www.chaniabank.gr/?p=7740 – Higher connections speeds, more efficient operation, and better quality of services, combined with increased security at the bank’s systems and applications Chania Bank selected the OTE Group in order to strengthen its effectiveness and fortify its operations, in accordance with the needs of the new digital era. The project concerns the telecommunications infrastructure upgrade […]

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Chania Bank selected the OTE Group in order to strengthen its effectiveness and fortify its operations, in accordance with the needs of the new digital era. The project concerns the telecommunications infrastructure upgrade of the central offices and branches of the bank, while also strengthening its IT and network systems’ cyber security.

The new infrastructure will improve the daily life of employees and customers of Chania Bank, by providing higher connection speeds, more efficient operation, and better quality of services. Furthermore, COSMOTE’s Cyber Security Solutions will enhance the mechanisms protecting the bank’s systems and applications.

This three-year project includes the replacement of network, data, and voice equipment, both at the Bank’s central offices, and at its ATMs and branches, upgrading the call centre, implementing IP telephony, Wi-Fi networks, and technical support. Respectively, COSMOTE’s advanced Cyber Security Solutions will cover the Bank’s needs for increased network and IT infrastructure security (Servers, Data Centre, Work Stations, and the Cloud), while also strengthening the security levels of the Bank’s online communication with its customers.

The IT Manager of Chania Bank, Mr. Sifis Koutroumpas, stated: “The Cooperative Bank of Chania always wants to be on the cutting edge of technology, with the goal of offering high quality services for its clients and employees and security in their transactions. Together with the recent launch of our new web banking and mobile banking services, we searched for the right partners, with experience, expertise and determination to help us take the Cooperative Bank of Chania to the forefront of technology in network, telecommunications and cyber-security infrastructure. We decided to partner with the OTE Group with no hesitation.”

The OTE Group’s Large Enterprises & SME Sales Director Mr. Dionyssis Velonias-Belonias stated: “We develop specialized communications and Information Security solutions that can be adjusted to every customer’s needs, even in vertical markets such as the banking sector. Our many years of experience in implementing complex projects, in combination with our innovative IT solutions, has established us as a reliable partner for every business who wants to accelerate its digital transformation”.

Having implemented large and complex telecommunications and ICT projects, the OTE Group has the size and know-how in navigating any business and organization, in Greece or abroad, through the new digital era. The Group specializes in providing integrated solutions for health, tourism, ΙΤ infrastructure, data centres, cybersecurity, the cloud, and the Internet of Things.

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]]> The Cooperative Bank of Chania supports local communities this Easter https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/the-cooperative-bank-of-chania-supports-local-communities-this-easter/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:04:57 +0000 https://www.chaniabank.gr/?p=7324 For another year, within the framework of its socially responsible and cooperative philosophy, the Cooperative Bank of Chania supports the local community and our fellow citizens, guaranteeing them the festive table again this Easter. In particular, our Bank proceeded on Monday, 26 April 2021 and M. Tuesday, 27 April 2021 to the distribution approximately 5 […]

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]]> For another year, within the framework of its socially responsible and cooperative philosophy, the Cooperative Bank of Chania supports the local community and our fellow citizens, guaranteeing them the festive table again this Easter.

In particular, our Bank proceeded on Monday, 26 April 2021 and M. Tuesday, 27 April 2021 to the distribution approximately 5 tons of lamb to the following social structrues, who in turn distributed the meat to our fellow human beings in need. In particular, the entities to which the products were offered are:

  1. Holy Archdiocese of Crete
  2. Social grocery store of the Municipality of Chania
  3. Social grocery store of the Municipality of Platanias
  4. Social grocery store of the Municipality of Apokoron
  5. “Kytaro” social grocery of Halepa
  6. Central common meals of the Holy Diocese of Kydonia & Apokoronou
  7. Annousakio Institution
  8. Association for the poor, common meals of Splantzia
  9. Holy Church of Agios Nektarios Pachia
  10. Holy Church of Agios Georgios Katsifariana
  11. Agios Konstantinos and Eleni Nea Chora Holy Church
  12. Holy Metropolitan Church of the Virgin Mary
  13. St. Charalambos Ledariana Holy Church
  14. Agios Fanourios Kalamaki Holy Church
  15. Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi Perivolion
  16. Holy Church of Agioi Anargyri
  17. Parish Center of Agios Nikolaos Soudas
  18. Parish of the Reform of the Savior of Perivolia
  19. Regional Department of Chania Hellenic Red Cross
  20. Friends and Volunteers of the Municipal Nursing Home of Chania and the Third Age
  21. Department of Social Solidarity of The Regional Unit of Chania
  22. “Synanthropos” Support Group

The Cooperative Bank of Chania invests for the tenth consecutive year in the implementation of this corporate social responsibility  programme. As an active member of society and focusing on people, it will continue to practically demonstrate at every opportunity the social character of its actions, with the ultimate aim of standing by all those in need.

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]]> Donation of medical equipment to the Chania Hospital https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/donation-of-medical-equipment-to-the-chania-hospital/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:06:00 +0000 https://www.chaniabank.gr/?p=5338 The Cooperative Bank of Chania, wishing to profess its support to the efforts of the Public Health system operators while dealing with COVID-19, proceeded to the purchase of sanitary material in support of the Chania General Hospital. Specifically, 15.000 certified masks were delivered today to the General Hospital of Chania for the protection of medical […]

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]]> The Cooperative Bank of Chania, wishing to profess its support to the efforts of the Public Health system operators while dealing with COVID-19, proceeded to the purchase of sanitary material in support of the Chania General Hospital.

Specifically, 15.000 certified masks were delivered today to the General Hospital of Chania for the protection of medical and nursing staff.

The President of the Cooperative Bank of Chania, Mr. Michael Marakakis, in a relevant statement states:

“The whole country has entered an unprecedented and difficult battle against COVID-19. We must all together, state, institutions, businesses and citizens unite our forces to win the battle with as few losses as possible. Our Bank, reaffirming once again its social role, will contribute to the maximum extent of its potential in the collective national effort to deal with the pandemic in our country”.

The Cooperative Bank of Chania thanks the officials of the National Health System for their effort so far and wishes them all the best in the commendable work they perform.

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]]> Zero commissions in electronic transactions https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/zero-commissions-in-electronic-transactions/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:12:59 +0000 https://www.chaniabank.gr/?p=5342 The Cooperative Bank of Chania, in the context of its contribution to the national and collective effort to deal with COVID-19 and with a view to the financial convenience of its customers, announces the temporary suspension of commission fees for transactions carried out through its electronic banking platform (eBanking). From 15/04/2020 until 15/05/2020 there will […]

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]]> The Cooperative Bank of Chania, in the context of its contribution to the national and collective effort to deal with COVID-19 and with a view to the financial convenience of its customers, announces the temporary suspension of commission fees for transactions carried out through its electronic banking platform (eBanking).

From 15/04/2020 until 15/05/2020 there will be absolutely no charge to the following electronic transactions:

  • Transfers to account held at another bank
  • Payments of bills
  • Credit card payments from another bank

This action of corporate social responsibility and customer-driven policy facilitates daily financial transactions and provides an additional incentive to conduct them electronically instead of having a physical presence in stores.

Customers of the Bank who wish to register in the Chania eBanking service can electronically submit the relevant registration application available on the Bank’s website www.chaniabank.gr.

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]]> The corporate social responsibility actions of the Bank of Chania continue with undiminished intensity https://www.chaniabank.gr/en/the-corporate-social-responsibility-actions-of-the-bank-of-chania-continue-with-undiminished-intensity/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:23:40 +0000 https://www.chaniabank.gr/?p=5351 During the Holy Days of Easter and while our country is affected both socially and economically by the coronavirus pandemic, the Cooperative Bank of Chania continues implementing its commitment to support the local community. In particular, on Monday, April 13, the Bank distributed 5 tons of lamb to 21 local social groceries and soup kitchens, in […]

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]]> During the Holy Days of Easter and while our country is affected both socially and economically by the coronavirus pandemic, the Cooperative Bank of Chania continues implementing its commitment to support the local community. In particular, on Monday, April 13, the Bank distributed 5 tons of lamb to 21 local social groceries and soup kitchens, in order to be latern on distributed to our fellow citizens who find it hard covering basic necessities.

The Cooperative Bank of Chania understands its role as that of an active citizen. It is an inherent part of the local community and thus it constantly undertakes actions aimed at supporting the local community and economy. The Bank will continue to be in solidarity with all vulnerable social groups but also with society as a whole.

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