du, the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has teamed up with Huawei, a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, to develop innovative cloud services for the UAE market. The collaboration was announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2023 and aims to identify the right target audience and go-to-market strategy for cloud services tailored to SMEs, start-ups, gaming, fintech, media & entertainment, automotive, Web3.0, and more.
As part of the agreement, du and Huawei will establish a local cloud infrastructure in the UAE. This infrastructure will offer localized services, cutting-edge technologies, and cost efficiency. By hosting applications locally, enterprises can benefit from low latency, high bandwidth connections, and compliance with local data sovereignty regulations. Additionally, businesses will have access to advanced solutions such as big data, AI, and IoT.
One of the main advantages of this collaboration is that it will enable UAE enterprises, particularly SMEs and start-ups, to reduce capital expenditure and overcome barriers to entry for innovative business ideas. Scalable cloud solutions will help these companies thrive and contribute to the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, emphasized the importance of SMEs and start-ups in the UAE’s economy and expressed his excitement about empowering the technology sector through this partnership. He believes that cutting-edge solutions and innovation opportunities will drive sustainable growth and contribute to the nation’s future.
Liu Jiawei, CEO of Huawei UAE, highlighted the power of advanced technologies like AI and cloud in understanding customer needs and enabling personalization. He explained that collaboration across industries is crucial for innovation at scale. By strengthening their partnership with du, Huawei aims to support the UAE government’s vision of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
The collaboration between du and Huawei builds upon their previous successful projects in mobile services and fintech. With their combined expertise and resources, they aim to deliver exceptional cloud services in the UAE. Huawei, which has been operating in the country for over 22 years, is committed to supporting the UAE’s digitalization goals.
Huawei Cloud, which provides various “as-a-service” offerings, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS), was recognized in Gartner’s 2022 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (CIPS). The company has a global network of over 4 million developers and continues to strive towards enabling digital transformation.
For more information about Huawei and its cloud services, visit their website at www.huawei.com / https://e.huawei.com/ae/.
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