TECHNOLOGY | DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS
“ Overall , digital ecosystems are vital for businesses to thrive in the digital age .”
Ahmed , who authored the recent white paper Unleashing the Potential : The Future of Data Centres in the Middle East and Africa , tells Business Chief that digital ecosystems enhance the customer experience by providing personalised and holistic interactions . They also promote innovation and agility by leveraging external resources and expertise . Digital ecosystems also enable data-driven decision-making by integrating and analysing vast amounts of data . Of course , that data requires data centres . “ Data centres are pivotal to digital ecosystems as they provide the essential infrastructure for data processing , storage , and management ,” he says . “ Overall , data centres are the foundation of digital ecosystems , enabling seamless data exchange , innovation , and efficiency within these interconnected environments .”
The MEA region is making notable progress , particularly in digital transformation , fintech innovation , renewable energy adoption , smart city initiatives , nurturing start-up ecosystems , and advancing telecommunication infrastructure like 5G networks .
Abu Dhabi and Dubai have both been ranked among the top 20 smart cities globally , and Saudi Arabia is fast emerging as a regional player with giga-projects such as NEOM , Qiddiya , and King Abdullah Economic City ( KAEC ).
100 November 2023