Combined expertise of both organizations further accelerates
UAE's digital transformation, allowing public sector and regulated
industries to securely take full advantage of the latest cloud and
AI technologies.
ABU
DHABI, UAE and DUBAI, Sept. 5,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G42 and Microsoft have embarked
on the next phase of their ongoing strategic collaboration and
announced a multifaceted plan to make available sovereign cloud
offerings, co-innovate and deliver advanced AI capabilities, and
expand the existing data center infrastructure in the UAE.
Microsoft's sovereign cloud offering public sector and regulated
industries to use new platform capabilities for securing access to
the latest cloud and AI features available on Azure public cloud
and helping local privacy and regulatory requirements. G42's deep
understanding of UAE sovereignty requirements and technical
capabilities are central to customizing the offering to help
address customer's specific needs.
By combining their expertise and existing capabilities, the
companies will also focus on bringing cutting-edge, AI-enabled
industry specific solutions for health and life sciences, energy,
sustainability and projects of national significance, for example
the COP28 conference being held in
the UAE this year.
In addition to setting new milestones for public sector cloud
computing security and innovation, G42 and Microsoft will further
empower the wider technology ecosystem by delivering new in-country
services, extend go-to-market opportunities for partners, and
unlock considerable value for Microsoft's partner ecosystem to
deliver industry-specific solutions to local entities. The
partnership will also see Microsoft expanding its Azure services
footprint in the UAE via Khazna Data Centers, a joint venture
company between G42 and e&.
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al
Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for United Arab
Emirates Government & Director of The National Data Center
under The Supreme Council for the National Security, praised
the partnership between Microsoft and G42 stating that it
will further contribute to creating a safer and more resilient
digital environment that the public sector and regulated
industries can utilize to enhance efficiency, as well as
enable citizens to access services seamlessly, which will lead
to flourishing innovation without compromising security and
data privacy while bolstering the country effort to
manage cyber risks effectively, ensure continued services to
society, support economic growth, and uphold the reputation of
the United Arab Emirates.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42,
described the joint sovereign cloud and AI offering
with Microsoft as a significant step forward in the company's
mission to accelerate innovation and drive meaningful
technological advancements across key sectors. "This
strategic collaboration with Microsoft isn't just about
technology; it's about creating a holistic ecosystem for
societal resilience and growth. By combining our respective
expertise and shared forward-thinking approach, we aim to not
only transform industries but also create positive economic
opportunities and lasting impacts on the well-being of
individuals, communities, and society as a whole."
Judson Althoff, Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Officer at Microsoft, noted
that organizations all over the world are turning to advancements
in generative AI technology to imagine new ways to solve
business, societal, and sustainability
challenges. "Microsoft's partnership with G42 will empower
customers across the public sector with next-generation AI
solutions built on the most trusted, comprehensive, and
integrated cloud platform. With data privacy, security, and
compliance as our core priorities, we have a unique
opportunity to help organizations responsibly innovate for the
benefit of citizens and residents across the UAE."
Samer Abu-Ltaif, Corporate VP and
President for Central and Eastern
Europe, Middle East and Africa at Microsoft, said that the UAE has
distinguished itself as an early adopter of the latest
technologies, creating the ideal environment for developing and
deploying cutting-edge solutions. This has given organizations
across every industry the confidence to explore solutions that
will drive their digital transformation agendas, improve
efficiency and enhance agility. "By strengthening our
collaboration with G42, we are supporting the UAE's vision of
empowering individuals and businesses to innovate AI solutions that
not only drive sustainable economic growth, but also tackle
ongoing challenges in our communities."
This announcement marks the first significant outcome since G42
and Microsoft announced their intention to partner earlier this
year, in April 2023. The two
companies plan to further strengthen their collaboration in the
upcoming months.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital
transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an
intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every
organization on the planet to achieve more.
About G42
G42 is a technology holding group, global leader in creating
visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in
Abu Dhabi and operating the world
over, G42 champions AI as a powerful force for good across
industries. From molecular biology to space exploration and
everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities,
today. To know more visit www.g42.ai
Giacomo Ziani, G42
E:
Giacomo.ziani@g42.ai
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