In a move that reinforces Qatar’s position as a regional digital hub, Deloitte has announced the opening of its Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in Lusail City. The new centre aims to empower government and private institutions to adopt cloud and artificial intelligence technologies while ensuring strict compliance with digital sovereignty and data protection requirements.
Article contents:
- Introduction
- The importance of sovereign cloud for Qatar
- Services offered: From migration to intelligence
- Developing national competencies
- Leadership vision
- Conclusion
- FAQs
Introduction
With the acceleration of digital transformation, the need for an advanced and secure cloud infrastructure is growing. Deloitte’s new centre provides global and local expertise to help Qatari institutions transition to the cloud with confidence, focusing on solutions that keep sensitive data within national borders.
The importance of sovereign cloud for Qatar
The importance of the “sovereign cloud” stands out amid strict data protection legislation. The centre provides solutions that ensure full compliance with Qatari laws, allowing vital sectors such as government and finance to leverage the cloud without risking sovereignty over their data.
Services offered: From migration to intelligence
The centre offers comprehensive services including: cloud migration strategies, infrastructure modernization, and the integration of artificial intelligence workloads and graphical processing units (GPUs) for high-performance applications. It also provides advanced automation and cybersecurity services.
Developing national competencies
A core part of the centre’s mission is investing in people. Deloitte will launch training programs to qualify Qatari talent in the fields of cloud computing, ensuring the sustainability of digital transformation by national hands.
Leadership vision
Mohamed Madhoun, partner at Deloitte, emphasized the firm’s commitment to supporting Qatar’s digital agenda. Peter Stojkovski added that the centre will provide “robust and secure” solutions that enable clients to thrive in the digital age.
Conclusion
The opening of this centre marks a milestone in Qatar’s journey toward a diversified digital economy and underscores global confidence in the Qatari business environment.
FAQs
Question: What is the goal of the centre?
Answer: To support sovereign cloud adoption and artificial intelligence in Qatar.
Question: Where is it located?
Answer: In the modern city of Lusail.
