e& enterprise, the digital transformation division of global technology group e&, has announced the launch of a sovereign inference AI solution in partnership with Intel and Dell Technologies. Unveiled as the region’s first dedicated inference platform, the solution is engineered to provide enterprises and government agencies with secure, scalable, and high-performance AI capabilities while adhering to strict data residency and sovereignty regulations.
Powered by Intel Gaudi 3 and Dell AI Factory
The new platform combines Intel’s high-performance Gaudi 3 AI accelerators with Dell’s scalable AI Factory infrastructure. This powerful combination is designed to handle real-time, high-volume AI inference workloads, enabling organisations to optimise their total cost of ownership (TCO). The architecture offers the flexibility to adopt multiple open-source large language models and serves as an intelligence layer for advanced agentic AI frameworks, accelerating innovation and driving a faster return on investment.
Meeting the Demand for Data Sovereignty
The launch directly addresses the rapidly growing demand for sovereign AI infrastructure across MENA. As organisations increasingly deploy AI, maintaining compliance with data localisation laws has become a critical priority. According to Gartner, three-quarters of organisations will mandate data sovereignty for their AI applications by 2026. e& enterprise is targeting government bodies and regulated industries such as citizen services, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications across its operating markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Qatar, and South Africa.
Hybrid Deployment for Maximum Flexibility
A key differentiator for the solution is its hybrid deployment model, offering both on-premises and cloud environments. This allows organisations to keep sensitive data within national boundaries while accessing high-performance AI for production-level workloads, moving beyond pilot projects. While several regional players have announced sovereign AI cloud initiatives, the combination of cloud and on-premises capabilities positions e& enterprise to uniquely serve clients with stringent regulatory and security needs.
About e& enterprise
e& enterprise is the digital transformation arm of the global technology group e&. It focuses on providing advanced digital solutions and services to enable governments and enterprises to innovate and scale. Operating across seven markets, e& enterprise offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence.
Source: middleeastainews.com
