G42 and Cisco to Extend Strategic Partnership to Drive AI Innovation and Infrastructure Development
Cisco (CSCO) and UAE-based tech group G42 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance artificial intelligence innovation and infrastructure development. The strategic partnership focuses on key collaboration areas including a joint Go-to-Market initiative leveraging Cisco's secure AI portfolio and G42's regional expertise.
The collaboration will explore co-development of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and reference architecture integrating Cisco's networking, security, and infrastructure solutions for high-performance computing. The partnership aims to help customers build AI-ready data centers and develop AI workloads effectively, supporting the UAE's National AI Strategy 2031 objectives and G42's international expansion goals.
Cisco (CSCO) e il gruppo tecnologico con sede negli Emirati Arabi Uniti G42 hanno firmato un Memorandum d'Intesa (MoU) per promuovere l'innovazione nell'intelligenza artificiale e lo sviluppo delle infrastrutture. La partnership strategica si concentra su aree chiave di collaborazione, inclusa un'iniziativa congiunta Go-to-Market che sfrutta il portafoglio di AI sicuro di Cisco e l'esperienza regionale di G42.
La collaborazione esplorerà lo sviluppo congiunto di soluzioni di cybersecurity basate sull'intelligenza artificiale e un'architettura di riferimento che integra le soluzioni di networking, sicurezza e infrastruttura di Cisco per il calcolo ad alte prestazioni. L'obiettivo della partnership è aiutare i clienti a costruire data center pronti per l'AI e a sviluppare carichi di lavoro AI in modo efficace, supportando gli obiettivi della Strategia Nazionale per l'AI degli Emirati Arabi Uniti 2031 e le ambizioni di espansione internazionale di G42.
Cisco (CSCO) y el grupo tecnológico con sede en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos G42 han firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento (MoU) para impulsar la innovación en inteligencia artificial y el desarrollo de infraestructuras. La alianza estratégica se centra en áreas clave de colaboración, incluyendo una iniciativa conjunta Go-to-Market que aprovecha el portafolio seguro de IA de Cisco y la experiencia regional de G42.
La colaboración explorará el co-desarrollo de soluciones de ciberseguridad impulsadas por IA y una arquitectura de referencia que integra las soluciones de redes, seguridad e infraestructura de Cisco para computación de alto rendimiento. La asociación tiene como objetivo ayudar a los clientes a construir centros de datos preparados para IA y desarrollar cargas de trabajo de IA de manera efectiva, apoyando los objetivos de la Estrategia Nacional de IA de los EAU 2031 y las metas de expansión internacional de G42.
Cisco (CSCO)와 아랍에미리트(UAE) 기반의 기술 그룹 G42가 인공지능 혁신 및 인프라 개발을 촉진하기 위해 양해각서(MoU)를 체결했습니다. 이 전략적 파트너십은 Cisco의 보안 AI 포트폴리오와 G42의 지역 전문성을 활용한 공동 Go-to-Market 이니셔티브 등 핵심 협력 분야에 중점을 둡니다.
이번 협력은 AI 기반 사이버보안 솔루션 공동 개발과 고성능 컴퓨팅을 위한 Cisco의 네트워킹, 보안 및 인프라 솔루션을 통합한 참조 아키텍처를 탐색할 예정입니다. 이 파트너십은 고객이 AI 준비 데이터 센터를 구축하고 AI 워크로드를 효과적으로 개발할 수 있도록 지원하며, UAE의 국가 AI 전략 2031 목표와 G42의 국제 확장 목표를 지원합니다.
Cisco (CSCO) et le groupe technologique basé aux Émirats arabes unis G42 ont signé un protocole d'accord (MoU) pour faire progresser l'innovation en intelligence artificielle et le développement des infrastructures. Ce partenariat stratégique se concentre sur des domaines clés de collaboration, notamment une initiative conjointe Go-to-Market exploitant le portefeuille AI sécurisé de Cisco et l'expertise régionale de G42.
La collaboration explorera le co-développement de solutions de cybersécurité alimentées par l'IA et une architecture de référence intégrant les solutions de réseau, de sécurité et d'infrastructure de Cisco pour le calcul haute performance. Le partenariat vise à aider les clients à construire des centres de données prêts pour l'IA et à développer efficacement des charges de travail IA, en soutenant les objectifs de la Stratégie Nationale pour l'IA des Émirats arabes unis 2031 ainsi que les ambitions d'expansion internationale de G42.
Cisco (CSCO) und die in den VAE ansässige Technologiegruppe G42 haben eine Absichtserklärung (MoU) unterzeichnet, um Innovation im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz und Infrastrukturentwicklung voranzutreiben. Die strategische Partnerschaft konzentriert sich auf wichtige Kooperationsbereiche, darunter eine gemeinsame Go-to-Market-Initiative, die Ciscos sicheres KI-Portfolio und G42s regionale Expertise nutzt.
Die Zusammenarbeit wird die gemeinsame Entwicklung von KI-gestützten Cybersicherheitslösungen und einer Referenzarchitektur untersuchen, die Ciscos Netzwerk-, Sicherheits- und Infrastrukturlösungen für Hochleistungsrechnen integriert. Ziel der Partnerschaft ist es, Kunden beim Aufbau KI-fähiger Rechenzentren zu unterstützen und KI-Arbeitslasten effektiv zu entwickeln, um die Ziele der nationalen KI-Strategie der VAE 2031 und die internationalen Expansionsziele von G42 zu fördern.
- Strategic partnership with a global networking and security leader
- Potential expansion of AI infrastructure and services across markets
- Development of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
- Access to Cisco's comprehensive secure AI portfolio
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Cisco's partnership with G42 strengthens its AI market position in the Middle East, leveraging complementary capabilities for infrastructure and security solutions.
This strategic MoU between Cisco and UAE's G42 positions Cisco to expand its AI infrastructure footprint in a region aggressively investing in artificial intelligence. The partnership focuses on three key commercial areas: joint go-to-market initiatives leveraging Cisco's AI portfolio alongside G42's regional expertise, co-development of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, and creation of reference architectures for high-performance computing environments.
What's particularly valuable for Cisco is G42's established position in the UAE, where government commitment to AI is exceptionally strong. The UAE was the first nation to appoint an AI Minister and establish a dedicated AI university (MBZUAI), demonstrating institutional support behind their National AI Strategy 2031. This gives Cisco privileged access to a market where AI adoption has extraordinary governmental backing.
For context, this partnership extends Cisco's strategy of leveraging local partnerships to penetrate key growth markets for AI infrastructure. G42 brings valuable regional relationships and AI expertise while Cisco contributes its networking, security, and infrastructure capabilities - creating complementary technical alignment.
The cybersecurity co-development aspect is especially significant as it addresses one of the primary barriers to AI adoption - security concerns around data and model integrity. By developing specialized solutions for AI security, Cisco positions itself in a high-value segment of the AI ecosystem beyond just providing the underlying infrastructure.
This partnership enhances Cisco's competitive positioning against other networking and infrastructure providers in the rapidly growing AI data center market, particularly in Middle Eastern markets where G42 has significant influence.
The MoU builds on G42's growing ecosystem as it accelerates its efforts to scale AI infrastructure and innovation
The agreement was presented to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of
Commenting on the signing, Peng Xiao, Group Chief Executive Officer of G42, said, "This MoU with Cisco reflects our shared interest in exploring how AI infrastructure and innovation can be scaled responsibly and securely across markets. As G42 continues to expand its international footprint, we welcome the opportunity to align with organizations that value open collaboration, trusted ecosystems, and long-term impact. We look forward to identifying areas where our combined capabilities can support governments, enterprises, and communities in harnessing the full potential of AI."
The MoU focuses on exploring collaboration opportunities in key areas, including a joint Go-to-Market initiative that leverages Cisco's comprehensive secure AI portfolio and AI-native solutions and services, and G42's deep regional roots, AI infrastructure expertise, and expanding global footprint to support AI's diffusion in and beyond the
Additionally, Cisco and G42 will work together to assess the potential to co-develop and jointly deploy AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, as well as a reference architecture that integrates Cisco's networking, security, and infrastructure solutions specifically designed for high-performance computing. This collaboration aims to help customers build and secure AI-ready data centers and develop AI workloads effectively.
Chuck Robbins, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco, added, "AI is fundamentally changing our world, and to truly unlock its potential, we need to build a strong global ecosystem. Cisco is proud to join forces with G42 to deliver cutting-edge AI and digital infrastructure solutions to our customers at scale. Cisco is committed to supporting G42's transformative vision for AI."
As G42 deepens its role in shaping the global AI ecosystem, its strategic partnerships with
As the first nation in the world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and establish a dedicated AI university, the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the
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