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Mergers And Acquisitions In Data Center Sector Reach Record High
New data from Synergy Research Group shows that after a relative lull in 2023, data center-oriented M&A deals in 2024 are once again poised to pass the $40 billion milestone. Total topline numbers show that 2021 and 2022 were the peak in terms of the aggregate value of all deals formally closed. In both years the total value of deals closed was around $50 billion. In 2023 there was then a drop...
Vertiv Expands Liebert AFC Range Of Outdoor Chillers With Free Cooling And High Density
Vertiv has announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models provide up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a single frame, resulting in a smaller carbon emission footprint, requiring fewer units to be installed for c...
Cloudflare Announces Participation In GITEX 2024
Cloudflare has announced its participation in GITEX 2024, the premier technology event in the Middle East, taking place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Cloudflare will present its latest suite of products and solutions that help businesses regain control of their technology and security environments, by reducing complexity and improving visibility across their on-premises, p...
Nutanix To Showcase Cloud Innovations At GITEX 2024
Nutanix has announced its participation in GITEX 2024, taking place between 14 – 18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year, Nutanix will highlight its commitment to delivering cloud freedom through innovative solutions, including strategic partnerships and groundbreaking technologies. Raif Abu Diab, Country Manager – South Gulf & Sub-Saharan Africa at Nutanix comments, ...
Ooredoo Qatar And Schneider Electric Sign MoU On Digital Transformation
Ooredoo Qatar has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, at CONTEQ Expo 2024. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in Qatar’s journey towards digital transformation, as both companies aim to collaborate on a comprehensive programme designed to accelerate the deployment of advanced techn...
SAP And Ambipar Unveil Net Zero as a Service
SAP has announced a partnership with Ambipar, a global leader in environmental solutions with operations in 40 countries, to bring Net Zero as a Service to customers and support the fight against climate change. Net Zero as a Service brings together a combination of SAP’s robust cloud solutions and Ambipar’s deep carbon credit generation and trading expertise to help customers seamlessly manage an...
Eagle Eye Networks Opens Up New Data Centre In Saudi Arabia
Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance, has opened a new data centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eagle Eye’s facility is purpose-built to support video surveillance, cyber security, and AI. Designed to meet all local cyber security and data privacy requirements, the data centre will provide businesses across Saudi Arabia with secure and scalable cloud video surveillance solut...
Vertiv And MMR launches AI Innovation Roadshow In Riyadh
Vertiv, in collaboration with MMR, a subsidiary of Midis Energy Group (part of the Midis Group), announced the launch of its AI Innovation Roadshow in the Middle East. The inaugural event, which took place on September 25th at the Fairmont Riyadh, was the first in a series designed to educate and equip customers and consultants with essential expertise for managing high-density compute environment...
IDC Report Reveals AI-Driven Growth in Datacenter Energy Consumption
Datacenters are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for datacenters is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating datacenters is also rising substantially due to rising electricity prices and increased datacenter consumption. A new International Data Corporation (IDC) report looks at datacenter electricity sp...
Cisco Reveals Key Trends in Cloud Security Platforms for Organizations
Cisco, in partnership with TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), conducted a survey, “The State of Cloud Security Platforms and DevSecOps,” focusing on how organizations are managing security in cloud-native environments. The findings reveal important insights into the practices that organizations must adopt to enhance their cloud security. The survey focused on understanding t...
Enova Launches Advanced AI-powered Virtual Assistant In Collaboration With Google Cloud
Enova, a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim and Veolia and a regional leader in integrated energy and facilities management services, has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Enova Virtual Assistant (AIEVA). This solution is designed to enhance the user experience for customers, job seekers, and suppliers by responding to inquiries related to Enova. Engineered with Google Gemini...
Vertiv Appoints Frank Poncheri As CHRO
Vertiv has named Frank Poncheri as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reporting to CEO Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi. He will lead HR strategy, development and execution, further reinforcing Vertiv’s strategic priorities and behaviors. Poncheri has more than 15 years of experience in HR and corporate strategy, with emphasis on global employee development, talent management, and high-perform...