Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain KSA and Cisco signed an MoU to build AI infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The partnership focuses on secure, scalable AI solutions and includes talent upskilling initiatives to drive national AI capabilities.
Cisco launches AI-powered network, security, and management solutions to accelerate enterprise digital transformation, enhance security, and enable autonomous operations in the AI era.
Cisco and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to provide AI technology solutions for enterprises, aiming to deliver high-performance, low-latency connectivity for AI workloads. The collaboration will optimize AI infrastructure investments and enable businesses to adopt AI quickly and effectively, leveraging Cisco and Nvidia’s combined expertise in data centers and networking.
A Cisco survey reveals that 26% of UAE partners expect AI technologies to contribute 76-100% of their revenue in the next four to five years. The study shows a significant shift toward AI adoption, with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and sustainability as the top drivers. Partners are heavily investing in AI training.
Cisco is collaborating with the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) to advance Industry 4.0 adoption in the UAE manufacturing sector. The initiative focuses on boosting productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through IoT and real-time location services, aligning with the UAE’s national strategy to become a global industrial hub.
Ooredoo, in collaboration with Cisco, has launched the Cloud Phone service in Qatar, enhancing its business broadband offerings. The event highlighted this strategic partnership and showcased the capabilities of Cisco’s BroadSoft platform, underlying the Cloud Phone service.