- Cisco (CSCO, Financial) and UAE-based G42 sign MoU to advance AI innovation and infrastructure.
- Focus areas include AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and AI-ready data centers.
- Collaboration supports UAE's National AI Strategy 2031 and G42's global expansion.
Cisco (CSCO), a global leader in networking and security, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with G42, a UAE-based technology group, to propel artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and infrastructure development across various sectors. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Cisco's secure AI portfolio and G42's regional expertise to foster advancements in AI technologies.
The MoU outlines key areas of collaboration, including the development of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and the creation of reference architecture to integrate Cisco's networking, security, and infrastructure solutions for high-performance computing. This initiative is designed to assist customers in building AI-ready data centers and efficiently managing AI workloads.
This partnership aligns with the objectives of the UAE's National AI Strategy 2031, which seeks to establish the country as a leader in responsible AI development. With G42's established position in the UAE and its expanding international footprint, the collaboration strengthens Cisco’s presence in a region with significant institutional support for AI, highlighted by UAE's appointment of a dedicated AI Minister and the establishment of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in responsibly scaling AI infrastructure and innovation across markets. Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO of Cisco, echoed this sentiment, stating the necessity of building a robust global ecosystem to unlock AI's full potential.
This partnership not only supports the UAE's AI strategy but also positions Cisco to expand its AI infrastructure footprint in a crucial growth market, enhancing its competitive stance in the burgeoning AI data center sector.
