ABU DHABI, 5 September / WAM / The G42 Group and Microsoft have launched a new phase in their strategic collaboration, providing local cloud services, supporting innovation and investing in advanced artificial intelligence technologies and developing and upgrading and expanding the infrastructure of data centers in the Emirates.

Microsoft’s sovereign cloud services will help the government sector and regulated industries in the UAE protect sensitive data and give them access to the latest cloud and artificial intelligence features available in the Azure Cloud, making it easier for them. Comply with local privacy standards.

Both companies seek to combine their expertise and capabilities to develop the latest industrial solutions that rely on artificial intelligence in the fields of health, life sciences, energy, sustainability and national projects. This year, they will also participate in the proceedings of the COP 28 Climate Change Conference to be held in the Emirates.

G42 Group and Microsoft intend to set new standards for cloud computing security and innovation in the government sector. Also, both companies seek to expand the scope of their technology organization by offering new services in the Emirates and providing more opportunities for partners. market.

As part of this partnership, Microsoft will expand the scope of its Azure cloud services in the UAE through Khazna Data Centers, a joint venture between G42 Group and Etisalat Group.

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Al Quaid, Director General of the National Data Center of the Supreme National Security Council and Head of Cyber ​​Security of the United Arab Emirates, expressed his deep appreciation for the collaboration between Microsoft and the G42 Group.

He emphasized that this partnership will help create a stable and secure digital environment so that the government sector and regulated industries achieve better efficiency and services provided to citizens become more effective and easier, while the innovation sector advances without threats to data security. or violates its privacy.

For his part, Ping Xiao, CEO of G42 Group, described shared services for sovereign cloud and artificial intelligence with Microsoft as a journey towards a bright future in the field of innovation and technology, stressing that the partnership with Microsoft is not just about collaboration. The technology sector, in contrast, reflects… a strategic plan to create a renewable technology environment that promotes innovation and social development.

Drawing on shared experiences and a future-oriented vision, he said the goal is not only to reinvent the sector, but also to create economic opportunities and positively impact the lives of people and society as a whole.

Judson Althoff, Microsoft’s executive vice president and chief business officer, emphasized the trend of global companies using advanced artificial intelligence technology to find innovative solutions to business, social and sustainability challenges.

He said, “The partnership between G42 Group and Microsoft aims to provide the government sector with the latest artificial intelligence solutions using our trusted and integrated cloud platform. As we place data privacy and security as our priorities, we see a great opportunity to deliver. Innovate to respect people and serve their interests. Support companies in the Emirates to build.”

Samar Abu Latif, vice president of Microsoft International and head of Microsoft in Eastern and Central Europe, Middle East and Africa, said that the UAE has been able to excel and stand at the forefront of adoption of modern technologies. A climate for delivering pioneering technology solutions.

He explained that this gave companies in various sectors the opportunity to develop their digital solutions and achieve better efficiency and flexibility.

Within the framework of strengthening cooperation with the G42 Group, we seek to support the UAE’s vision of empowering individuals and organizations to develop artificial intelligence solutions that not only support economic growth but also contribute to addressing current challenges. communities.”
The announcement comes as the first fruit of a partnership between G42 Group and Microsoft that was announced in April 2023. Both companies expect to expand the scope of their cooperation in the next few months.