Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and Gulf Data Hub (GDH), renowned for its colocation services and data centre solutions, have successfully tackled longstanding energy sector challenges through their multi-year collaboration in Dubai. Their joint project, based at the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), has addressed critical issues in power reliability, efficient cooling, and energy storage, significantly expanding the operational scope to meet rising demands for advanced data management and energy-efficient solutions in the region.
Over the past decade, Vertiv has played a pivotal role in GDH’s expansion by deploying next-generation technologies and solutions. This partnership culminated in the development of a state-of-the-art 16MW data centre at DSO, which has set new benchmarks for energy efficiency and operational excellence.
Ian Paul, Vertiv’s Colocation and Hyperscale Strategic Segments Director for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Central Asia, highlighted the success of their advanced UPS and cooling solutions in achieving exceptional energy efficiency. “Our collaboration with Gulf Data Hub on this innovative data centre underscores our commitment to advancing data centre efficiency and sustainability in the region,” Paul said.
Himmath Mohammed, Chief Information Officer at Gulf Data Hub, praised Vertiv’s innovative approach and reliability. “Vertiv’s strategic partnership has been crucial in navigating the challenges of the digital era, providing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and resilience,” Mohammed stated.
The enhanced facility at Dubai Silicon Oasis not only supports robust operational efficiency with improved power usage effectiveness (PUE) but also maintains world-class functionality standards. Consequently, it reinforces GDH’s reputation as a provider of high-quality colocation services, cloud solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities
