FeatureAWS announced that it will launch datacentres in the UAE, to be available in the first half of 2022. The new AWS Middle East UAE Region will consist of three Availability Zones and become AWS’s second region in the Middle East with the existing AWS Region in Bahrain, giving customers more choice and flexibility to leverage advanced technologies from the world’s leading cloud.
Globally, AWS has 81 Availability Zones across 25 geographic regions. The addition of the AWS Middle East UAE Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store their data in the UAE while also providing even lower latency across the country.
Organisations using this region will also be able to access advanced technologies from the broadest and deepest suite of cloud services to drive innovation including compute, storage, networking, database, analytics, machine learning, Internet of Things IoT, mobile services and more.
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre MBRSC, which launched the Hope Probe, leverages AWS to power the data journey of the mission, enabling data to be processed and analysed from the probe’s instruments and accessed by the global scientific community in less than 20 minutes.
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University HBMSU successfully completed the full migration of its systems and applications from its on-premises datacentres to AWS. The move provides immediate benefits to HBMSU such as cost savings, flexibility, and security, and opens new horizons for innovation, research, and global expansion.
AWS has a vibrant and growing partner network in the Middle East and Africa, offering customers cloud expertise, and business and technical support. The AWS Partner Network APN includes tens of thousands of Independent Software Vendors and Systems Integrators around the world.
Examples of AWS Middle East Partners include Accenture, Deloitte, Bespin Global MEA, Citrus Consulting, Cloud4C, Crayon, Du, Etisalat, F5, Integra Technologies, Keplerworx, Palo Alto Networks, Rackspace, Redington, SAP, Splunk, TCS, Trend Micro, VMWare, Wipro, and Zero and One.
AWS also launched the AWS Marketplace and AWS Data Exchange in Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar. Independent Software Vendors, data providers, and consulting partners based in Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar can now transact in AWS Marketplace and AWS Data Exchange, empowering them to access and market to AWS’s millions of customers around the world.
Goals and strengths>> Building new teams in diverse markets across Asia Pacific and the Middle East to drive business expansion is a challenging but rewarding experience that requires deep appreciation of local cultures and a strong need to be inclusive and adaptive to local needs.
Offline>> Outside of work, I spend time with my two boys coaching them on investment strategies and doing research with them on our shared passion for a variety of topics – from cosmic energy to foreign exchange arbitration to gene therapy. I also try to find time for sports including tennis, cycling, yoga and long-distance running.
Start>> Vinod Krishnan leads a team of cloud specialists helping organisations of all sizes, including start-ups, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises, use AWS services to innovate and transform. His team supports a variety of Middle East customers who are innovating rapidly on AWS as they evolve their information technology by leveraging the agility, elasticity, and innovation capabilities of the AWS Cloud.
Vinod has been leading the Middle East and North Africa commercial sector business since its launch in 2017. Prior to this role, he was heading Business Development for AWS across South India and Sri Lanka where he set up multiple regional offices. Before joining Amazon in 2013, he was responsible for sales and business development at VMware and worked with customers across India to help them consolidate and optimise their internal IT infrastructure.
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Addition of the AWS Middle East UAE Region will enable local customers with data residency requirements to store data in UAE while providing lower latency.
