NEWS
ORACLE’S SECOND CLOUD REGION IN THE UAE GOES LIVE
H.E Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade
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racle’s second cloud region in the United Arab Emirates is now live. Located in Abu Dhabi, the new cloud region, and the previously launched region in Dubai will offer all Oracle Cloud services, including Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Cloud Applications. Oracle’s two cloud regions in the UAE will provide a secure, advanced, and agile platform for organisations to leverage the full potential of latest digital technologies
like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Blockchain etc. to achieve strategic business objectives. The availability of this secondgeneration digital infrastructure will act as a major catalyst for further accelerating the implementation of cloud technologies in the UAE. His Excellency Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade said, “Oracle’s decision to open a second cloud region in the UAE is a clear reflection of our nation’s embrace of digital transformation, advanced technologies and the applications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which have become central to our economic and investment strategy for the next 50 years. “We are committed to developing an innovative- and knowledgebased economy that encourages the development and deployment of the technologies of the future, and attracting human, financial and technological capital to the nation is central to these ambitions. Oracle’s continued investment into the UAE will only accelerate this process, providing critical infrastructure, expertise and insights
SIEMON JOINS THE ETHERNET ALLIANCE Siemon has joined the Ethernet Alliance, a global, non-profit, industry consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies. Global demand for bandwidth and connectivity to support the everincreasing number of connected devices and emerging technologies are pushing Ethernet technology innovation faster than ever before. As the premier industry voice for Ethernet, the Ethernet Alliance provides a forum for the open exchange of ideas and a platform for consensusbuilding to increase the advancement and adoption of Ethernet technology around the world. As a leading global 6
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John Siemon, The Siemon Company
manufacturer of high-performance IT infrastructure solutions and services,
to further elevate the UAE’s standing as a place where the boldest ideas and biggest projects can come to life.” Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) next-generation architecture provides a high-performing, resilient foundation for cloud services, while its physical and virtual network design maximises performance and security. For example, each Oracle Cloud region contains at least three fault domains, which are groupings of hardware that form logical data centers for high availability and resilience to hardware and network failures. Oracle is fully aligned with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority’s (ADDA) mandate of delivering digital services, platforms, channels, and implementation of applied intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for government entities. Oracle’s new cloud region in Abu Dhabi will help accelerate the authority’s efforts. As part of Oracle’s planned expansion of its cloud region footprint to support strong customer demand for Oracle Cloud services worldwide, over the next year, Oracle will open seven additional cloud regions in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, France, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
Siemon is committed to providing innovative cabling and connectivity solutions that enable that advancement and adoption. “The Ethernet Alliance has long been committed to supporting Ethernet development through industry standards and multivendor interoperability. This falls perfectly in line with Siemon’s longstanding participation in industry standards and commitment to delivering standards-based, quality solutions,” said John Siemon, Chief Technology Officer. “Ethernet is everywhere, and we are extremely pleased to join this consortium of like-minded industry leaders all working together to expand the Ethernet ecosystem and educate markets worldwide about this technology’s expansive capabilities.”
