Cisco to Establish New Cloud Data Center in UAE
Cisco, a global leader in technology solutions for various fields and sectors, recently announced the launch of a new on-premises cloud data center in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Emirates News Agency. It is expected to take place by the middle of 2024. It is a way of serving Duo’s multi-factor authentication and providing a secure access solution. The new data center will boost cybersecurity and connectivity for many different businesses.
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, stated in the article by the Emirates News Agency that the UAE is at the forefront of embracing modern technologies that are shaping the country’s future. As cybersecurity poses a vital element in the transformation, it must be integrated in various sectors to build a secure and a resilient cyber structure, eventually enabling citizens to achieve their goals and businesses to succeed.
He further mentioned that the Cisco’s Cloud Security Center in the UAE is a significant move that supports businesses in the evolving digital age. It contributes to the ecosystem that improves cybersecurity, safeguards infrastructure and prevents security threats.
Raj Chopra, Senior Vice President and Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Cisco, said in the article that building a secure infrastructure is now more important than ever before, seeing as global businesses are improving their own security efforts as well.
Reem Asaad, Vice President, Middle East and Africa, Cisco, said that they understand the complex nature of today’s threats and are aiming to support customers in the UAE to face these challenges, according to the Emirates News Agency.
