MEEZA Signs Agreement with a Global Hyper-scaler to Utilize the Under-Construction 4MW Data Centre Capacity, with over QAR 350 Million in Contract Value

MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public), Qatar’s leading Managed IT Services and Data Centres provider, is proud to announce the signing of a strategic long-term agreement with a global hyper-scaler, marking a major milestone in its growth trajectory and further solidifying Qatar’s position in the global digital economy.

This agreement will see the global technology leader utilize MEEZA’s newly announced 4 Megawatt (MW) data centre expansion, which is part of the company’s strategic efforts to scale up its digital infrastructure to meet demand. The total contract value exceeds QAR 350 million and spans a period of more than 10 years, underscoring the trust placed in MEEZA’s world-class capabilities and the long-term vision of both organizations.

Mr. Mohamed Ali Al-Ghaithani, Chief Executive Officer of MEEZA, stated: “This agreement reflects our firm commitment of enhancing digital capabilities across key sectors such as Government Sector, financial services, education, healthcare and smart cities. It also supports a wide range of advanced solutions in the areas of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud services and cybersecurity. This collaboration stands as future evidence of MEEZA’s strategic global position as a trusted partner and digital enabler for the world’s leading technology companies.  We take pride in our pivotal role in driving Qatar’s digital transformation and contributing to innovation”.

The additional 4 MW capacity will be integrated into MEEZA’s state-of-the-art network of data centres, engineered to deliver unmatched reliability, scalability and energy efficiency. This expansion aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the recently launched Digital Agenda 2030, reinforcing MEEZA’s commitment to accelerating Qatar’s digital transformation.

MEEZA Has Earned the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization

Doha, Qatar30 January 2022 – MEEZA, Qatar’s pioneering managed IT services and solutions provider, today announced it has earned the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, extensive experience and expertise in migrating Windows Server and SQL Server-based workloads to Azure.

Only partners that meet stringent criteria around customer success and staff skilling, as well as pass a third-party audit of their migration practices, are able to earn the Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Azure advanced specialization.

As companies look to modernize their applications and take full advantage of the benefits that cloud computing can deliver, and with the recent end-of-support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 R2, they are looking for a partner with advanced skills to assess, plan, and migrate their existing workloads to the cloud.

A further recognition of MEEZA’s capabilities, this acknowledgment comes just six months after the company was awarded four Gold Certifications by Microsoft – for its Cloud Platform, Application Development, Application Integration and Data Centre offerings – thereby achieving Microsoft Gold Partner status.

Commenting on the announcement, Eng. Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani, CEO of MEEZA, said: “we are very proud of achieving this milestone, Earning Advanced specialisation in Microsoft Azure Migration emphasizes MEEZA’s continuous pursuit of world-class services for the many clients who put their trust in MEEZA.”

Rodney Clark, Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Solutions, Channel Sales and Channel Chief at Microsoft, added: “The Windows Server and SQL Server Migration to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization highlights the partners who can be viewed as most capable when it comes to migrating Windows-based workloads over to Azure. MEEZA clearly demonstrated that they have both the skills and the experience to offer clients a path to successful migration so that they can start enjoying the benefits of being in the cloud.”