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Du is building a AED 2 bn hyperscale data center in the UAE for Microsoft, which will be <\/strong>its main tenant<\/strong>, according to a DFM disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The center \u2014 whose capacity is set to be delivered in phases \u2014 aims to enhance the region\u2019s AI capabilities and sovereign cloud solutions, and address growing capacity needs, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du said. <\/p>\n

Building on previous collabs: <\/strong>The pair have a few other collaborations going on, including their joint launch of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions<\/a> for UAE enterprises that saw Du integrate Microsoft\u2019s real-time solutions in its systems and services. The pair also introduced Ultimate Plans<\/a> \u2014 a suite of digital solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). <\/p>\n

Du\u2019s current stocktake: <\/strong>The state-owned telecoms firm currently operates five data centers across the UAE, according to Reuters<\/a>. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- Microsoft is doubling down on the UAE: <\/strong>The tech giant is investing USD 1.5 bn<\/a> in G42 to help boost its global expansion plans and promote the UAE\u2019s position as a global AI hub. The sizable investment included setting up two AI centers in Abu Dhabi and accelerating AI-driven government transformation in the emirate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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