Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 19, 2024âGcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, and Ezditek, an innovator in data center and digital infrastructure services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), have launched a joint venture focused on providing high-performance AI infrastructure in the KSA. The joint venture will develop an âAI factoryâ, which can be used for building, training, and deploying generative AI solutions locally and across the globe.
The joint venture brings together Gcoreâs expertise in cloud-based AI infrastructure and Ezditekâs innovative approach to sustainable and AI-centric data center design and build. The joint venture is the result of an agreement signed by Gcore and Ezditek in May 2024 and will support the KSAâs position as a leading global AI hub. The incorporation process of the joint venture is currently underway and is subject to regulatory approvals, including from the General Authority for Competition in the KSA.
âWe are excited to join forces with Ezditek in building this groundbreaking AI factory. By combining our cloud services and AI infrastructure capabilities with Ezditekâs expertise in data center development, we are setting a new standard for AI infrastructure in the region,â said Andre Reitenbach, CEO at Gcore.
The AI factory will be deployed in an Ezditek data center and be home to tens of thousands of GPUs that will empower organizations to train and deploy sophisticated generative AI models. This will enable the rapid training and development of predictive analytics models, deep data analysis, and process optimization, as well as a growing number of AI use cases.
âOver the last six months, we have worked in collaboration with Gcore to identify areas where we can deliver the most value for customers, and support the KSAâs vision for AI leadership. Together, we are developing an AI factory purpose-built for enabling and accelerating AI innovation and adoption,â said Ibrahim Almulhim, CEO at Ezditek. âWeâre extremely proud to be working with a global leader in AI enablement and bringing a visionary approach to AI innovation to market in the KSA.â
âThis partnership will accelerate the adoption of AI and cloud computing solutions, benefiting businesses and citizens alike,â said Eng. Bassam Al-Bassam, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure at MCIT. Al-Bassam also pointed out that this partnership will boost digital investment and national digital capacity in Saudi Arabia, underpinned by its digital capabilities and reliable infrastructure.
About Gcore
Gcore is a global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with a team of 600 operating from ten offices worldwide, Gcore provides solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. Gcore manages its global IT infrastructure across six continents, with one of the best network performances in Europe, Africa, and LATAM due to the average response time of 30 ms worldwide. Gcoreâs network consists of 180 points of presence worldwide in reliable Tier IV and Tier III data centers, with a total network capacity exceeding 200 Tbps.
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About Ezditek
Ezditek is a leading Saudi Arabian company specializing in the development and operation of state-of-the-art data centers. With a proven track record in delivering scalable and energy-efficient data center solutions, Ezditek plays a key role in supporting the Kingdomâs growing digital economy. Learn more at Ezditek.com.
