Dubai Internet City has announced a deal with Khazna Data Centers, a wholesale data centre provider in the Middle East and North Africa, to establish two state-of-the-art data centres to support enterprises of all sizes by enabling the integration of technology across all business functions.
Rising demand
Transforming the UAE into a smart country necessitates the deployment of secure cloud infrastructure and data storage across all sectors, from government and residential services to healthcare and manufacturing. As many businesses adopt hybrid work models as a result of the global pandemic, the volume of digital data has increased significantly in recent years.
The development and deployment of IoT, AI and cloud computing are also increasing the demand for reliable storage. The growing reliance on the internet has elevated data security to a global priority, especially in relation to sensitive data generated by the healthcare and financial sectors. As digital adoption increases across the greater MENA region, data privacy and storage centres will enhance business activity.
A key role
Ammar Al Malik, Managing Director of Dubai Internet City, said, “The UAE has been named among the top ten most competitive economies in the world for a second consecutive year, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2021, and I believe that building data centres and enhancing the overall technological infrastructure play a key role in providing an investment friendly environment. Dubai Internet City has been a cornerstone of the UAE’s ICT strategy for more than two decades, and this agreement marks the next chapter in our commitment to supporting widespread digital transformation to increase our economic competitiveness globally well into the future.
“There are direct parallels between Dubai’s increasingly advanced digital infrastructure and its growing economic competitiveness. The announcement of these data centres marks a new milestone for the UAE as it boosts digital adoption,” he said.
Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers, said, “The partnership between Khazna and Dubai Internet City will further support the UAE’s digital ecosystem, with technology businesses such as cloud computing operators able to achieve the level of connectivity they need to more effectively deliver services to partners, customers and employees.
“Our aim is to continue partnering alongside industry leaders and decision-makers, offering a dedicated data centre space that supports long-term growth strategies for businesses across various industries. From organisations and government entities to hyperscalers, we help our customers meet the demands found in today’s competitive and transforming environment through our unique product portfolio and turnkey solutions, supreme energy efficiency, and flexible pricing.”
Scalability
The two new data centres will be located in Dubai and will feature Khazna’s unique data centre pod design to allow for the rapid scaling of operations when required. This scalability will offer partners long-term growth benefits, while businesses involved in 5G, smart city projects and cloud computing will also be able to leverage Khazna’s technology.
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