VODAFONE QATAR NAMED OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER OF MICROSOFT FOR ITS CLOUD DATACENTER LAUNCH

Doha, Qatar, 7 September, 2022: Vodafone Qatar has announced that it is the official Technology Provider of the Microsoft Cloud Datacenter Region in Qatar’s launch event, which was held on August 31, 2022 in Doha.
 
The datacenter region delivers hundreds of scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud services that empower government entities, organisations, public and private enterprises and developers to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. It connects Qatar to the largest cloud infrastructure network in the world, providing unprecedented growth and scale for Microsoft customers and partners in the country.
 
During the launch ceremony, Vodafone showcased its latest range of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that have been built on Microsoft Azure and take full advantage of its capabilities. These include its IoT Fleet Management and Asset Tracking solutions, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for a whole range of sectors, such as those businesses in construction, transport as well as logistics and SMEs.
 
Mahday Al Hebabi, Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, commented, “Through our longstanding partnership with Microsoft, we are proud to be part of such an important event for the technology sector in our market and the wider region, in advancing enterprise cloud adoption and industry 4.0 use-cases. Similar to Microsoft, innovation lies at the heart of our business, and together we can deliver cutting-edge technologies and exciting opportunities for businesses to drive economic growth, develop our workforces and support the development of Qatar as a hub for innovation in a global context.”
 
The Microsoft cloud datacenter region delivers unprecedented opportunities for Microsoft partner ecosystem to unlock new revenue streams, innovate ground breaking solutions and drive digital transformation for customers across organizations and industries in Qatar.
It is worth noting that according to the 2022 IDC Microsoft Cloud Dividend Snapshot, for every $1 of Microsoft cloud-generated revenue, the partner ecosystem is expected to generate $7.87 by 2026, up from $6.41 by 2023.

The partnership between Vodafone and Microsoft aims to promote the development of innovative solutions that contribute to the digital transformation of the local market, positioning Qatar among the digital leaders of the world.
 
To find out more about Vodafone Qatar’s business services and solutions, please visit: https://www.vodafone.qa/en/business/home
 
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About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C
Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar") provides a comprehensive range of services including voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, IoT and ICT managed services in the State of Qatar, for both consumers and businesses alike. The Company commenced commercial operations in 2009 and has 2 million mobile customers as of 31 March 2022. Its state-of-the-art network infrastructure is expanding to cover key locations in the country with fibre connectivity and 5G, along with an extensive digital ecosystem, which will contribute to Qatar's continued growth and prosperity. Vodafone Qatar’s vision is deeply rooted in its mission to connect today’s ideas with the technologies of tomorrow by pioneering digital innovation and becoming people’s first choice in telecom and digital services. Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details.

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Mediarelations.qatar@vodafone.com

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