Qareeb Data Centres, the Middle East’s first edge data center provider, and Gcore, a global leader in edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Touchdown Middle East 2024 conference in Bahrain.
This strategic partnership is set to boost digital infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and support the region’s journey to becoming a hub of innovation, with a special focus on delivering cutting-edge AI and cloud computing services.
Qareeb will leverage its edge data center infrastructure to deliver Gcore solutions to customers across the GCC market, fostering local digitalization and supporting Gcore’s expansion in the region. By integrating Gcore’s advanced AI, cloud, and edge solutions with Qareeb’s data center capabilities, this collaboration aims to enable innovation and scalability as well as provide reliable and secure cloud solutions to address the growing demand from businesses and public sector organizations throughout the GCC.
Annemarie Van Zadelhoff, Chief Strategy Officer at Qareeb Data Centres, stated that, “Partnering with Gcore aligns with our vision to drive digital innovation across the GCC region. With the data center market experiencing rapid growth, particularly in the demand for local edge colocation facilities, this partnership provides a strong foundation for our ambitious expansion across the Middle East while delivering advanced AI and cloud computing solutions to meet the shifting needs of organizations today and into the future.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Qareeb Data Centres to deliver cutting-edge AI and cloud services to the GCC. Together, we will empower businesses with robust infrastructure solutions, driving innovation, economic growth, and technological advancement across the region,” said Fabrice Moizan, Chief Revenue Officer at Gcore.
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