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Ooredoo to offer NVIDIA ’ s full-stack AI cloud to enterprises in Qatar , Oman , Kuwait
Ooredoo Group announced it is becoming an NVIDIA Cloud Partner ,
NCP , aligned with its strategy of becoming the digital infrastructure provider in Middle East and North Africa region . Through this collaboration , Ooredoo is leveraging NVIDIA ’ s advanced accelerated computing platform to help enable the AI revolution in the region .
Ooredoo plans to deploy thousands of NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs in its AI data centres to support the region , enabling customers to leverage a state-of-the-art AI platform with advanced infrastructure , tools , and software . This will optimise processes and drive operational efficiencies across industries .
Capitalising on the significant market demand for accelerated computing and hyperconnectivity across its MENA footprint , Ooredoo is developing an AI-ready platform powered by NVIDIA ’ s full-stack innovation across systems , software , and services . This platform will serve as a valuable resource , supporting governments and empowering enterprises and startups to securely process their private datasets , as well as produce valuable insights as tokens that power innovations for its users .
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo , Group CEO , Ooredoo , said : “ Implementing NVIDIA ’ s full-stack platform for accelerated computing and generative AI , Ooredoo is equipped to be at the forefront of the AI revolution in MENA , driving digitalisation and innovation as the digital infrastructure provider in the region .”
Customers will benefit from Ooredoo ’ s GPU-as-a-Service , which offers on-demand access to some of the most advanced AI and machine learning tools available – including one of the most transformative technologies available today , generative AI .
Ronnie Vasishta , Senior Vice President Telecom , NVIDIA , said : “ By providing NVIDIA ’ s full-stack AI computing platform to customers , Ooredoo will help make it easier for their customers to deploy generative AI applications and services .”
Through this collaboration , governments , enterprises , and startups in Qatar , Algeria , Tunisia , Oman , Kuwait , and the Maldives will have access to NVIDIA ’ s latest full-stack AI platform .
Ooredoo partners with Qatar Airways , Fortinet , to implement a hybrid multi-cloud environment
Ooredoo has entered a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways , and Fortinet , a global provider in cybersecurity , to implement a hybrid multi-cloud environment to strengthen and fortify its position in an increasingly digital world .
The collaboration will entail Ooredoo working with Qatar Airways on designing and developing a state-of-the-art hybrid multi-cloud environment , which will combine the technological and commercial benefits of public cloud infrastructure with the security and agility of private ones , offering the company a competitive advantage in enhancing customers ’ experiences and cost efficiency .
In collaboration with Fortinet , Ooredoo will develop next-generation security measures that include monitoring , filtration , and prevention solutions . Furthermore , Ooredoo will provide the entire network fabric and connectivity for the project , leveraging its partnerships with worldrenowned vendors such as Nutanix , Cisco , F5 , Zscaler , and Veritas .
Thani I A Al-Malki , Chief Business Officer at Ooredoo , stated : “ This partnership underscores Ooredoo ’ s role as a key stakeholder and pioneer in the field of digital transformation and as a nexus that connects industry leaders from various sectors and regions . The move toward digitalisation is gathering pace as it becomes the norm worldwide , and we take pride in Ooredoo ’ s crucial role in assisting major global businesses to embark on these transformative journeys by catering to their exact needs .”
Amer Sakran , Country Manager for Qatar at Fortinet stated : “ By providing full visibility and networking and security convergence , our solutions will support Qatar Airways and Ooredoo in their goal of delivering superior end-user experience , without compromising on security .”
This long-term strategic partnership aligns with Ooredoo ’ s focus on forging similar highprofile agreements with dominant technology companies such as Google and Microsoft and major industry powerhouses . It highlights our commitment to supporting enterprises in Qatar and the wider region with advanced technology solutions and innovative approaches that empower sustainable development and economic diversification .
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