Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Google delivered the highly anticipated GtFT 2024 Summit, in the UAE’s capital city. The exclusive event took place from 17-18 October, gathering some of the most influential leaders in finance and technology to explore forward-looking solutions to reshape the future of finance. The GtFT 2024 Summit brought together more than 350 participants, includin...
Nutanix has announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art office in Riyadh. Situated on the iconic King Fahd Road at Tuwaiq Gate, this expansion highlights Nutanix’s continued growth and unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia’s dynamic digital transformation journey. “Our new office not only reflects our growth but also symbolizes our deep-rooted commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital...
Vertiv recently concluded its highly anticipated AI Solutions Innovation Roadshow in Dubai, UAE. Held at Crowne Plaza – Dubai Marina, the event was part of a global series aimed at educating and equipping customers and consultants with essential expertise for deploying high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. During the roadshow, Vertiv experts introduced t...
KKR and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), have announced a $50 billion strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of data center and power generation and transmission infrastructure for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing globally. This strategic partnership combines KKR’s deep expertise in digital infrastructure, power, and the ene...
Fujitsu and AMD have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a strategic partnership to create computing platforms for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). The partnership, encompassing all aspects from technology development to commercialization, will seek to facilitate the creation of open source and energy efficient platforms comprised of advanced process...
Gartner predicts that through 2027, Fortune 500 companies will shift $500 billion from energy operating expenditure (opex) to microgrids to mitigate chronic energy risks and AI demand. “We are seeing warning signals that electricity demand is outstripping supply due to delays in investment and permitting,” said Lloyd Jones, VP Analyst at Gartner. Fortune 500 companies are already investing in infr...
Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the launch of its new xEnergy Elite low voltage motor control and power distribution centre for loads up to 7500 A and 690 VAC. It provides greater uptime and flexibility, with maintenance cost savings, for business-critical applications in oil and gas, mining, and other industrial environments. The xEnergy Elite motor control centre (MCC) c...
Equinix has officially opened its state-of-the-art data center in Salalah, Oman, establishing a significant new interconnectivity hub that will transform global data flows. Strategically located in the coastal city of Salalah, the new data center – SN1 – is built in cooperation with Omantel, a regional leading telecom and technology provider in the Middle East. The facility is commercially and ope...
Huawei Cloud hosted its first Fintech Summit 2024 in Egypt under the theme “Unlock New Growth with Huawei Cloud” to shed light on end-to-end cloud services tailored for fintech in Egypt. The summit, which brought together key stakeholders in Egypt’s fintech ecosystem, showcased Huawei Cloud’s cutting-edge solutions designed to address the specific needs of fintech companies. These incl...
Qlik opened registration for Qlik Connect 2025, its premier global customer and partner event. Qlik Connect offers a unique experience for Qlik’s customers, partners, and product experts to gather and explore the latest trends in data, analytics, and AI. The event highlights the urgency for organizations to find clear, actionable paths to harnessing AI’s full value. This year’s event will be held ...
Almarai, the world’s largest vertically-integrated dairy company and the world’s fourth most valuable dairy brand in 2024, has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration aims to empower Almarai to enhance operational efficiency, drive growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly...
Pure Storage has announced Pure Storage Cloud for Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS), a new fully managed block storage-as-a-service (STaaS) offering available for AVS. This new solution, soon to be in preview, will be offered as an Azure Native integration. The Azure Native Integrations Pure Storage service provides customers with a seamless management and deployment experience across both the...