{"id":97190,"date":"2024-03-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/?p=97190"},"modified":"2024-04-09T10:41:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T09:41:37","slug":"coupa-opens-local-data-centre-in-the-united-arab-emirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/me\/2024\/03\/20\/coupa-opens-local-data-centre-in-the-united-arab-emirates\/","title":{"rendered":"Coupa opens local data centre in the United Arab Emirates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The new AWS data centre will enhance data security for customers in the Middle East.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coupa, a leading AI-driven&nbsp;platform that helps organisations operate smarter and grow faster, has announced&nbsp;the launch of its first data centre in the Middle East, inaugurated in collaboration with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grand opening, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, happened on February 28, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new data centre highlights Coupa\u2019s commitment to invest in the region and drive growth, and its dedication to providing enhanced service and data residency for clients across the UAE and the broader Middle East region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing a physical presence in the UAE marks a significant milestone for Coupa, enabling the company to better serve its growing customer base in the region, particularly organisations in the public and financial services sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first data centre in the Middle East,\u201d said Shehab Shoukry, Vice President and General Manager MENA at Coupa. \u201cThis investment reflects our commitment to the region and our ongoing efforts to provide best-in-class services to our customers. By leveraging AWS services in the UAE, we aim to offer instant data access in compliance with local data sovereignty regulations, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key benefits of the new data centre for businesses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved service reliability and efficiency<\/strong>:&nbsp;The data centre will enhance service reliability and efficiency, ensuring uninterrupted access to Coupa\u2019s&nbsp;leading AI-driven platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Compliance with local data regulations<\/strong>:&nbsp;By hosting data locally, Coupa ensures compliance with data sovereignty regulations, providing peace of mind to clients in industries such as banking, financial services and government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhanced data security<\/strong>:&nbsp;The new data centre will bolster data security measures, safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating cybersecurity risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local support and responsiveness<\/strong>:&nbsp;Clients will benefit from localised support and quicker responsiveness, emphasising Coupa\u2019s adaptability and understanding of diverse market needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the new data centre in place, we will continue driving innovation across our&nbsp;AI-driven&nbsp;platform to help organisations across the UAE&nbsp;operate&nbsp;smarter and grow faster,\u201d added Shoukry.&nbsp;\u201cCoupa\u2019s&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;AI guides employees to make informed decisions and accelerate profitable outcomes and growth opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new AWS data centre will enhance data security for customers in the Middle East. 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