The Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar will drive growth and scale for the more than 100 Microsoft partners in the country, as well as global partners looking to establish themselves in the country.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Microsoft to launch the first hyperscale cloud datacentre region.
The Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar joins the world’s largest cloud infrastructure footprint, significantly enhancing Qatar’s competitiveness on a global and regional level in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and increasing the country’s position as a leader in the digital era.
The launch of the hyperscale datacentre took place at Qatar’ Digital Journey into the future event which was held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated, “The launch of the Data Centre is considered an important milestone in the process of transforming the State of Qatar into an advanced and pioneering digital centre in the Middle East and the world. This journey was inspired by the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to establish a diversified and competitive national economy.”
Businesses of all sizes and industries can now host their cloud workloads in Microsoft’s Qatar datacentre, availing enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
Customers leverage Microsoft Azure to develop advanced applications using AI, data and analytics, IoT and hybrid capabilities with advanced digital security and more, as well as Microsoft 365, the world’s productivity cloud that delivers best-of-breed productivity apps delivered seamlessly through cloud services.
“Across Qatar, Microsoft customers are already leveraging our trusted cloud to innovate, achieve their business goals and do more with less. We are proud to deliver the first hyperscale cloud datacentre region to the country, which will significantly amplify opportunities for even more transformation,” said President of Microsoft EMEA, Ralph Haupter.
The Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar will drive growth and scale for the more than 100 Microsoft partners in the country, as well as global partners looking to establish themselves in the country.
