Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 102 | Page 30

PROJECT LATEST

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UAE
Acronis announced the opening of a new cyber cloud data centre in Dubai , signalling a deliberate push to tap into the region ’ s accelerated technological advancements and increased digitisation . The UAE data centre comes against a backdrop of the country ’ s steady increase in IT load capacity , with projections estimating a compound annual growth rate of 16 % by 2029 . The Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre is set to demonstrate the company ’ s dedication to providing secure and reliable cybersecurity protection solutions that underscore its commitment ’ s strength .

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SAUDI ARABIA
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Vertiv announced its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh . With a steadfast commitment to providing essential services and solutions to regional customers for over three decades , this move symbolizes a pivotal step in Vertiv ’ s strategic expansion across Middle East and Levant region . Over the coming months , Vertiv plans to hire additional local staff to support local sales and marketing initiatives while providing Saudi nationals with professional opportunities and career pathways .

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OMAN
Temenos announced that Oman Housing Bank , a provider of housing finance in Oman , has selected Temenos to modernise its core banking platform in the cloud to develop new products faster and widen access to housing finance for Omanis . The bank will replace its existing legacy platform with Temenos core banking platform running on the cloud as a key part of its digital transformation project , which aims to broaden the range of products the bank can offer , including deposits and card services , to new and existing customers .

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QATAR
Ooredoo is set to revolutionise Qatar Airways ’ operations through advanced cloud solutions powered by Microsoft . This marks a significant step in Qatar Airways ’ digital transformation journey by harnessing cloud and enabling innovation through AI . Qatar Airways chose Ooredoo as its trusted partner to develop a cutting-edge hybrid multi-cloud environment , paving the way for next-generation applications that will bolster the airline ’ s customer experience and business performance .

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BAHRAIN
HID has achieved global recognition for its Bahrain ePassport project , clinching several top honours . These include the distinguished London Design Awards , the High Security Printing Award , and the iF Design Award . The Bahrain ePassport , celebrated for its innovative design , marks a milestone in document security by introducing the world ’ s first document-embedded hashtag .
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