Cisco and G42 Expand Partnership to Deploy Secure AI Infrastructure in UAE

Cisco and Abu Dhabi-based AI holding company G42 have signed a Steering Committee Agreement to expand the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and broader international markets. The deal focuses on integrating Cisco’s networking and security solutions with G42’s AI capabilities to create high-performance computing clusters and secure data center environments. Secure AI Infrastructure and Networking The partnership aims to deploy resilient, end-to-end AI systems designed for government and enterprise clients. Under the new agreement, the companies will cooperate on building AI-ready data centers that utilize Cisco’s Ethernet fabric technologies. These systems are intended to support the massive computational demands of Large Language Models (LLMs) while maintaining strict data sovereignty and cybersecurity standards within the UAE. A central component of the collaboration involves Cisco’s advanced observability tools and cybersecurity software. By leveraging these technologies, G42 intends to optimize its cloud services and improve the performance of its AI applications. The framework also encompasses joint go-to-market strategies…