ABU DHABI, 5th September, 2020 (WAM) — The G42 Group and Microsoft Corporation have begun a new phase in their strategic cooperation, as they announced an ambitious plan that includes providing local cloud services, supporting innovation and investing in advanced artificial intelligence technologies, as well as improving and expanding the infrastructure of data centers in the UAE.
Microsoft’s sovereign cloud services will enable the government sector and regulated industries in the UAE to secure sensitive data, provide them with access to the latest cloud and artificial intelligence features available in the Azure cloud, and make it easier for them to comply with local privacy standards.
The two companies seek to combine their expertise and capabilities in order to develop the latest industrial solutions that rely on artificial intelligence in the fields of health, life sciences, energy, sustainability and national projects. They will also participate this year in the climate change conference “COP 28” to be held in the UAE.
The G42 Group and Microsoft intend to set new standards for cloud computing security and innovations in the government sector. In addition, both companies seek to expand their technology ecosystem by providing new services within the UAE and providing greater opportunities for partners to enter the market.
As part of this partnership, Microsoft will expand its Azure cloud services in the UAE through Khazna Data Centers, a joint venture between the G42 Group and Etisalat Group.
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Director General of the National Data Center of the Supreme Council for National Security and Head of Cyber Security in the UAE, expressed his deep appreciation for the cooperation between Microsoft and the G42 Group.
He stressed that this partnership will support the development of a sustainable and secure digital environment, so that the government sector and regulated industries achieve outstanding performance and services provided to citizens become more effective and convenient, while the field of innovation advances without threatening data security or violating its privacy.
For his part, Ping Xiao, CEO of the “G42” group, described the joint services of sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence with Microsoft as a journey towards a bright future in the field of innovation and technology, stressing that the partnership with Microsoft is not just cooperation in the field of technology, but rather it represents A strategic plan to develop a renewable technological environment that promotes innovation and societal growth.
He said that by drawing on shared experiences and a future-oriented vision, the goal is not only to reinvent sectors, but also to generate economic opportunities and make a positive impact on the lives of people and society as a whole.
Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Microsoft Corporation, emphasized the trend of global organizations towards using advanced artificial intelligence technology to find innovative solutions to business, society and sustainability challenges.
He said, “The partnership between the G42 Group and Microsoft aims to provide the government sector with the latest artificial intelligence solutions using our reliable and integrated cloud platform. And since we put data privacy and security at the top of our priorities, we see a great opportunity to provide support to organizations in the UAE in innovating in a way that respects people and serves their interests.” “.
Samer Abu Latif, Vice President of Microsoft International and Head of Microsoft in Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa, stated that the UAE was able to stand out and stand at the forefront of countries adopting modern technologies, which contributed to creating an appropriate climate for providing pioneering technological solutions.
He explained that this gave organizations in various sectors the opportunity to develop their digital solutions and achieve the greatest degree of effectiveness and flexibility.
He added, “Within the framework of strengthening cooperation with the G42 Group, we seek to support the UAE’s vision in enabling individuals and institutions to develop artificial intelligence solutions that contribute not only to supporting economic growth, but also to facing the current challenges facing our societies.”
This announcement came as the first fruit of the partnership between the G42 Group and Microsoft, which was announced in April 2023. The two companies look forward to expanding their cooperation in the next few months.
2023-09-05 12:57:46
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