SmartHub to become a new international gateway and transit zone for carriers and hyperscalers
e& Carrier & Wholesale announced the expansion of its Tier III SmartHub data centre to the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and connectivity to support the entire region’s digital ecosystem.
The strategic expansion further solidifies e&’s global network enhancing its ability to serve businesses across various industry verticals. The upcoming data centre in Abu Dhabi will be the fifth Tier III data centre alongside the existing ones in Fujairah 1 and 2, Dubai, and Kalba.
With the new SmartHub location in Abu Dhabi, it accelerates digital adoption in the country, offering geo-redundancy and added value for customers with low latency and high-speed internet.
Nabil Baccouche, e& Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer commenting on the launch, said: “Our footprint expansion is aligned with e&’s long-term vision of creating a digitally empowered world through innovation and digitisation. With the United Arab Emirates today playing a key role in the global economy, we are committed to delivering world-class connectivity solutions, facilitating global trade and investment. The hi-tech infrastructure and strategic location of Abu Dhabi will be a valuable asset to our customers and the wider business community.”
The new Abu Dhabi facility is Uptime Institute Tier III Certified, complying with the highest industry standards of data centre performance and availability with an ESTIDAMA Pearl rating of 4 for sustainable design, construction, and operation, as well as a USGBC LEED Gold certification, adhering to strict environmental standards.
