EVOTEQ and Khazna to build
Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data centre
The collaboration is a response to the growing demand for
secure, world-class data infrastructure by local and international
entities. Target sectors of the new data centre include
government departments, banks, universities, enterprises and
technology companies.
In addition to enabling and supporting the growth of Sharjah into
a Smart City, the planned data centre will also enhance business
continuity and scalability opportunities for commercial and
government entities.
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VOTEQ, a leading Digital Transformation catalyst in the
Middle East, and Khazna, the UAE’s largest data centre
wholesale provider, are collaborating with a view to jointly
develop Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data centre.
The data centre will enable faster and more efficient Digital
Transformation of Sharjah and its development into a Smart City.
The agreement was formalised by Jihad Tayara, CEO of EVOTEQ;
and Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers, in the presence
of HH Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi, Director General of Sharjah
Department of e-Government Relations; HE Sheikh Fahim bin
Sultan Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of
Government Relations; HE Salim Al Owais, Chairman of EVOTEQ;
Badr Al Olama, Senior Executive of Mubadala; and HE Khaled Al
Huraimel, Executive Board member of EVOTEQ.
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Jihad Tayara, CEO of EVOTEQ, said of the announcement:
“EVOTEQ aims to play a critical role in the region’s Digital
Transformation, beginning with the UAE.
“Building a Tier 3 data centre in Sharjah will bring considerable
digital experience and technological expertise to the table and
we are delighted to work with Khazna in developing this ground-
breaking project.”
Tayara added: “The data centre holds immense benefits to the
Sharjah public and private sector and will ensure their future
development as the Emirate continues its transitions to a smarter
city. We look forward to creating immense value for Sharjah
through this project and building the city’s reputation as a forward
looking, futuristic city in line with the leadership’s ambitions.”
Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna Data Centers, said of the
partnership: “We are delighted to partner with EVOTEQ on this
ambitious project, as we share a mutual interest in driving Digital
Transformation in the UAE. Building Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data
centre will have immense economic benefits not only in Sharjah,
but also the wider UAE.” ◊
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Data centres are fast becoming the foundation blocks for
enabling Smart Cities, safeguarding business continuity, key
operations and data sovereignty, which form the blueprint
of Smart Cities. EVOTEQ and Khazna intend to combine their
expertise to develop an industry-standard Tier 3 data centre,
encompassing high-tech security, fire and environmental control
systems, and full redundancy grade power.
Furthermore, the data centre will support Sharjah’s goals for
attracting global and leading technology companies to invest in
the Emirate. This is part of the wider vision for the Emirate to bring
sustainable economic returns and generating jobs for UAE nationals.
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