- AI-driven demand underpins the
region's development as a fast-growing data centre hub with GITEX
GLOBAL 2024 paving the way for insightful discussions
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX GLOBAL 2024,
the world's largest tech and startup event, hosted the
Middle East's largest data centre
gathering on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),
showcasing the region's commitment to becoming a global leader in
the rapidly evolving data centre market.
The conference programme underscored the far-reaching
implications of AI in data infrastructure, a driving force behind
the rapidly expanding billion-dollar global market, while leading
enterprises captivated the audience with their innovative
solutions, showcasing the future of hyperscale, modular, and
edge data centres.
As businesses increasingly turn to AI, the global data centre
market is projected to reach USD $256
billion by the end of this year and will rise to USD
$775 billion by 2034.
GITEX GLOBAL serves as a critical platform for industry leaders
to engage in discussions that highlight the urgent need for
enhanced and scalable data centres, essential for supporting the
burgeoning AI-driven demand.
Driving Job Opportunities And Benefiting Society
On 'Data Centres Universe', conversations focused on how
hyperscale, edge, and modular data centres can contribute to the
growth in the presence of the sector's biggest names. Major
players, including Khazna, Legrand, Vertiv, Alibaba Cloud, AWS, DELL, Google Cloud, IBM, and
Lenovo, convened to share their perspectives on the evolving
trajectory of the industry, explore potential avenues for
accelerated growth, and underscore the critical role of expansion
in catalyzing global ambitions for AI-driven innovation.
Hassan Al Naqbi, CEO of Khazna
Data Centers, the MENA region's largest hyperscale
wholesale data centre provider, explained during a panel discussion
that more data centres not only boost the market's growth but also
build capacity, supporting talent development, and fostering
employment to meet the increasing demand.
He said, "A lot of people think that data centres are not a job
creation machine. However, data centres are vital for economies and
have different roles involved. If you look at all the hyperscales,
their data centres are having a huge impact on the economy as
people can secure jobs which are vital for the day-to-day
operations."
As the conversation shifted toward the future of data
centres, industry experts emphasized the importance of
sustainable practices in their development as the industry's
advancements enable the next-generation of tech solutions and
services.
Marc Marazzi, Vice President
of Legrand Data Center Solutions, shared his
perspective on the need for careful planning and environmental
responsibility in this rapidly expanding market. He believes
the industry will go from strength to strength but organisations
must exercise caution in their decision-making when building data
centres taking into account long-term considerations of how the
world will evolve over the next decade.
He said, "It's great to see many taking the green initiative
very seriously and looking at the way they are building and cooling
data centres. Today, they are bigger than ever before and being
built faster but we must not lose sight of the importance of how we
manufacture, what we are installing and how they are managed. Data
Centres are built with 15 years in mind and we have to think what
they would look like in a specific time and get it right from the
beginning."
What Next at GITEX GLOBAL 2024?
As GITEX GLOBAL comes to a close on Friday, 'Futuristic Friday'
promises to feature groundbreaking technologies such as quantum
computing, advanced robotics, and space tech, all poised to
redefine the boundaries of possibility in the tech landscape.
Taking place from 14-18 October at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), GITEX
GLOBAL is recognized as the world's largest and best-rated tech
event. This year presents a record-breaking 44th edition
– welcoming over 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, 1,200
investors alongside governments from more than 180 countries.
GITEX GLOBAL in Dubai is seamlessly connecting the
world's largest network of tech events with its stellar list
including GITEX EUROPE
Berlin, GITEX ASIA Singapore, GITEX AFRICA Morocco, and GITEX NIGERIA. These events are fostering
collaboration and driving innovation to shape the tech landscape of
tomorrow.
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About GITEX GLOBAL
GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech event, is returning
for its 44th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre from
14-18 October 2024. The 2024 edition
will feature 6,500 exhibitors, and welcome 200,000 tech executives
from 180 countries, converging the best minds, future-focused
government leaders, and the most visionary enterprises and
start-ups to scrutinise, challenge, define, and empower the digital
agendas of the world. Independently rated globally as the world's
best tech show, GITEX GLOBAL's continued expansion is amplified by
the launch of GITEX EUROPE
Berlin, GITEX ASIA Singapore, and GITEX NIGERIA in 2025, as well as the growth of
GITEX AFRICA Morocco leading up to its third
record-breaking edition. More information:
www.gitex.com.
About Dubai
World Trade Centre
A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home
to the region's leading purpose-built convention and exhibition
centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products,
innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic
calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of
sector leading mega events. As a designated free zone,
complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an
integral role in Dubai and the region's growth story.
Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an
estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38
million business visitors to Dubai.
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