INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Data Centres
EVOTEQ and Khazna to build
Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data centre
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banks, universities, enterprises and
technology companies.
EVOTEQ and Khazna have signed an
agreement to jointly develop the first Tier 3
data centre in Sharjah
EVOTEQ and Khazna are
collaborating to jointly
develop the first Tier 3
data centre in Sharjah.
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VOTEQ, a leading Digital
Transformation catalyst in the
Middle East, and Khazna, the UAE's
largest data centre wholesale provider, are
collaborating with a view to jointly develop
Sharjah's first Tier 3 data centre.
Data centres are fast becoming the
foundation blocks for enabling Smart Cities
safeguarding business continuity, key
operations and data sovereignty, which form
the blueprint of Smart Cities. EVOTEQ and
Khazna intend to combine their expertise
to develop an industry-standard Tier 3 data
centre, encompassing high-tech security, fire
and environmental control systems, and full
redundancy grade power.
The data centre will enable faster and more
efficient Digital Transformation of Sharjah
and its development into a Smart City. The collaboration is a response to the
growing demand for secure, world-class data
infrastructure by local and international
entities. Target sectors of the new data
centre include government departments,
The agreement was formalised by Jihad
Tayara, CEO of EVOTEQ; and Hassan Al
Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers in the
presence of HH Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi,
Director General of Sharjah Department of
e-Government Relations; HE Sheikh Fahim
bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman
of Sharjah’s Department of Government
Relations; HE Salim Al Owais, Chairman of
EVOTEQ; Badr Al Olama, Senior Executive
of Mubadala; and HE Khaled Al Huraimel,
Executive Board Member of EVOTEQ. DATA CENTRES ARE
FAST BECOMING
THE FOUNDATION
BLOCKS FOR
ENABLING
SMART CITIES.
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In addition to enabling and supporting
the growth of Sharjah into a Smart City,
the planned data centre will also enhance
business continuity and scalability
opportunities for commercial and
government entities. Furthermore, the
data centre will support Sharjah’s goals for
attracting global and leading technology
companies to invest in the Emirate. This
is part of the wider vision for the Emirate
to bring sustainable economic returns and
generate jobs for UAE nationals.
Jihad Tayara, CEO of EVOTEQ, said of
the announcement: “EVOTEQ aims to
play a critical role in the region's Digital
Transformation, beginning with the UAE.
Building a Tier 3 data centre in Sharjah will
bring considerable digital experience and
technological expertise to the table and
we are delighted to work with Khazna in
developing this ground-breaking project.”
Tayara added: “The data centre holds
immense benefits to the Sharjah public and
private sector and will ensure their future
development as the Emirate continues its
transitions to a smarter city. We look forward
to creating immense value for Sharjah
through this project and building the city’s
reputation as a forward looking, futuristic
city in line with the leadership’s ambitions.”
Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data
Centers, said of the partnership: "We are
delighted to partner with EVOTEQ on this
ambitious project, as we share a mutual
interest in driving Digital Transformation
in the UAE. Building Sharjah’s first Tier 3
data centre will have immense economic
benefits not only in Sharjah, but also the
wider UAE.” n
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