Core42, a G42 company, has introduced its Partner Program to accelerate the adoption of sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure in the UAE. Featuring both technology and channel tracks, the program provides ISVs, startups, and resellers with technical support, Microsoft Azure integration, and go-to-market resources. The initiative already supports over 50 partners and aims to enhance data residency and security for regulated sectors.
Through the Technology Partner track, ISVs and startups can bring their solutions to Core42 Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud and build with Microsoft Azure services. Core42 Insight provides the data residency, governance, monitoring and security controls around those deployments, while Core42 teams work directly with partners on architecture, compliance documentation and taking the solution to market.
Through the Channel Partner track, resellers and solution providers can sell Core42 cloud and AI solutions to customers with specific data residency, control, security and compliance requirements. Core42 supports them with sales training, technical expertise and go-to-market support to help develop opportunities and grow their business.
Depending on their track and eligibility, partners can work with Core42 sales teams on qualified opportunities and access technical support including architecture reviews and sandbox environments. Selected partners may also receive Compass token credits, support from Core42 solution architects, joint marketing opportunities and co-investment funding for priority customer projects. Channel partners can bring eligible Core42 solutions to customers through Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
“Government and regulated industries need greater choice in the cloud and AI solutions available to them, while retaining clarity over where their data sits, how their environment is governed and which controls apply to each workload,” said Ahmed Labib, VP Partnerships and Ecosystems, Core42. “The Core42 Partner Program brings more technology companies into our ecosystem and helps them build around those requirements. For customers, that means access to a broader range of solutions. For our partners, it creates new opportunities to build, sell and grow in the UAE.”
The launch strengthens Core42’s partner-first ecosystem model, which spans silicon leaders, hosting providers, ISVs, and model providers, and builds on the company’s strategic collaboration with Microsoft for sovereign cloud delivery. Core42 Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud combines Microsoft Azure services with UAE-specific data residency, governance, monitoring and security controls managed through Core42 Insight. Partners can design solutions around the requirements of a particular customer and the relevant workload classification.
The suitability of each solution depends on its workload classification, customer requirements and applicable regulatory framework. Core42 works with partners to identify the relevant technical and governance controls, while partners and customers remain responsible for obtaining any required regulatory or sector-specific approvals.
Joining the program takes three steps: partners apply, describing how they want to build or sell with Core42; onboard with the resources, training, and support they need; then launch solutions, register opportunities, and scale their business.
