Databricks has announced the launch of SAP Databricks, a strategic product and go-to-market partnership with SAP that natively integrates the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform within the newly launched SAP Business Data Cloud. The partnership combines the most important business data that is in SAP with the Databricks platform for data warehousing, data engineering, and AI all governed […]
Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) announced the launch of the first Microsoft Datacenter Academy (DCA) in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia. The Microsoft DCA is a two-year commitment to empower students with a focus on building applied datacenter skills, thereby enhancing their employability
Vertiv has announced the launch of Vertiv Liquid Cooling Services. This offering provides customers with the tools to enhance system availability, improve efficiency, and navigate the evolving challenges of advanced liquid cooling systems with confidence. The offering is now globally available. Vertiv has been delivering these services for more than a year to regional early adopters, […]
CyberKnight announced a strategic reseller partnership with MinIO, a pioneer in high-performance object storage. As a MinIO reseller, CyberKnight will bring MinIO AIStor to companies across the region, enabling them to consolidate all their data into a single,
NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, and DataVolt, a Saudi-based international developer, investor and operator of data centers, signed an agreement, marking a significant step toward realizing the Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable, data-driven economy. The development will take a phased approach, with phase one – funded by an initial investment […]
Cisco has announced a family of data center Smart Switches, disrupting traditional data center network design by enabling networking and security services in a compact all-in-one solution. Utilizing programmable AMD Pensando data processing units (DPUs), the switch functions as a high-capacity, multifunctional service-hosting device, architecturally transforming data centers to simplify their design and make them more […]
NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, a company providing high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs). These devices enable a wide range of edge AI applications, including multi-modal generative AI models. The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction valued at $307 million and is expected to close […]
Juniper Networks and Liberty Global announced the completion of a joint proof-of-concept (POC) designed to deliver a high-quality, seamless user experience for customers with data and applications spread across multiple cloud environments.
Salesforce has announced plans to invest $500 million in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building on its commitment to innovation and economic growth in the region. The investment also aims to spur workforce development through AI skilling and expand Salesforce’s local partner ecosystem to support local businesses. The announcement, made at LEAP 2025, follows the company’s […]
Johnson Controls has been named a top thermal management provider for data centers by ABI Research. The recognition highlights Johnson Controls’ excellence in innovation and implementation, driven by its comprehensive product portfolio, global presence, and customer-centric approach to the data center thermal management industry. “Johnson Controls has consistently exceeded market expectations for thermal management across […]
