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AIQ , the Abu Dhabi-based AI champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector , announces it has been admitted into the Microsoft Cloud AI Partner Programme . Further elevating its relationship with Microsoft , AIQ also announced it has selected Azure as its primary cloud development environment , with the intention to roll out its portfolio of innovative AI products over the Azure Marketplace .
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Programme comprises a global community of 500,000 + partners and helps fuel digital transformations for customers with one of the most comprehensive , end-to-end tech stacks on the market , and Microsoft ’ s innovative AI platform .
By being accepted into the programme , AIQ will be equipped with the tools to create and market innovative Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions , hold technical consultations , and deliver skilling programmes .
Magzhan Kenesbai , Acting Managing Director of AIQ said , “ This is a milestone development in the advancement of our digital resources and capabilities and prepares us
for the next phase of growth we are entering . Microsoft is a trusted partner to significant entities in the UAE , and we are confident that through leveraging their cloud infrastructure , our own development domestically and internationally will be accelerated .”
AIQ ’ s choice of Azure as its cloud development environment is based in part on the Microsoft platform featuring 200 + products and cloud services designed to help organisations bring fresh solutions to life . Applications can be built , run , and managed across multiple clouds , on-premises , and at the edge , with the tools and frameworks of a customer ’ s choice .
Saravan Penubarthi , AIQ Chief Technology Officer commented , “ AIQ is at an exciting point in its journey , where we are looking to take our innovations and insights globally , and being part of a robust cloudbased marketplace is essential to achieving this . We are keen for customers anywhere in the world to be able to access and plug-andplay our market-tools and start benefiting from the efficiencies they bring immediately .”
AIQ has already begun to market some of its products on marketplaces , and this is set to be enhanced by the company ’ s plans to roll out its portfolio of solutions on Azure Marketplace .
Earlier this year , G42 , the UAE-based AI technology holding company , and parent of AIQ majority shareholder Presight , and Microsoft announced a US $ 1.5 billion strategic investment by Microsoft in G42 . The investment was set to strengthen the two companies ’ collaboration on bringing the latest Microsoft AI technologies and skilling initiatives to the UAE and other countries around the world .
AIQ ’ s choice of Azure as its cloud development environment is based in part on the Microsoft platform featuring 200 + products and cloud services .
AIQ is an innovative global technology pioneer based in Abu Dhabi , dedicated to accelerating AI-driven advancements within the Energy sector , propelling it towards a sustainable future . AIQ solutions improve performance and efficiency ; protect personnel , assets , and operations ; and enable customers to meet their sustainability goals .
As a committed contributor to realising the UAE ’ s ambition to lead the world in AI by 2031 , AIQ is playing a pivotal role in the AI ecosystem of Abu Dhabi , the UAE , and the global Energy sector . •
ABU DHABI BASED AIQ ENTERS MICROSOFT CLOUD AI PARTNER PROGRAMME
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