US-based AI-driven platform Coupa has launched its first regional data center in Dubai, in collaboration with Dubai’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) team, according to a press release. The data center comes as Coupa looks to establish a footprint in the region, in a bid to boost services and data residency for clients in the UAE and across MENA, the statement said. No additional details regarding the hub’s capacity or the investment ticket were disclosed in the statement.

Why is this important? The new data center will host data locally, boosting compliance with data sovereignty regulations and reducing risks to clients in the banking, financial services, and government sectors. Coupa’s new data hub will also bring gains in terms of better data security, greater protection for sensitive data, and reduced exposure to cybersecurity threats.

AWS is doubling down on data infrastructure investments: AWS is also set to launch a “hyper-scale” cloud region in Saudi Arabia by 2026, as part of a USD 5.3 bn investment ticket.

About Coupa: Coupa’s AI-driven platform enables companies to connect and optimize their sourcing, purchasing, supply chains, and finances, the statement notes. The platform leverages AI to boost performance, realize growth, and mitigate risk, according to the product’s website.

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