Core42, a G42 company, has announced a strategic partnership with AMD to drive secure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in the UAE and beyond. This collaboration, revealed at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai, focuses on trialing AI and machine learning technologies while exploring confidential computing for both public and private cloud infrastructures.
Core42 to Leverage AMD Technology
The agreement kicks off with a proof-of-concept phase, which will evaluate the performance of AMD Instinct™ accelerators with Core42’s production workloads. “At Core42, we recognize that security is the new frontier of performance,” said Adrian Hobbs, Chief Technology Officer of Core42. “By partnering with AMD, we’re enabling our customers to achieve robust security without compromising on speed or functionality.”
Core42 aims to accelerate technological deployment across various sectors, focusing on AI, machine learning, and cloud transformation. This includes predictive analytics and enhancing end-user engagement with advanced computing solutions. The collaboration seeks to empower businesses in managing sensitive data with greater protection and performance in a digital-first world.
Digital Transformation and Secure Computing
Zaid Ghattas, META Senior Commercial Lead at AMD, stated, “This agreement with Core42 highlights our commitment to helping customers leverage AI to meet their business needs. AMD will collaborate with Core42 to deliver exceptional compute performance, driving digital transformation in the region.”
The partnership underscores Core42’s strategy to offer state-of-the-art AI-driven solutions. AMD Instinct™ accelerators are uniquely suited for data centers. For example, they can support a range of workloads from single-server systems to Exascale-class supercomputers. These accelerators enable high-performance computing with large memory capacity and high bandwidth, designed to tackle demanding AI tasks.
Market Positioning, Global Trends and the UAE
This partnership aims to position Core42 and AMD aligns with broader market trends in AI and data security. It also highlights the UAE’s growing role in the tech industry by leveraging regional investments in cloud and AI infrastructures to drive digital transformation.
Furthermore, this collaboration enhances both companies’ competitive edge, particularly as other players in the industry explore similar advancements. By staying ahead of the competition, Core42 and AMD set themselves apart in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
As part of their engagement, Core42 will continue to exhibit at GITEX Global 2024, providing attendees with the opportunity to experience their cutting-edge products firsthand.
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