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Cloud Box Technologies launches AI labs across UAE universities
Cloud Box Technologies, a leading systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, has signed Memorandums of Understanding( MoUs) with multiple universities across the UAE to establish AI Lab, an advanced AI-focused Centre of Excellence( CoE).
The partnerships represent a significant step towards accelerating AI adoption across the region by combining applied learning, industry-led delivery and collaborative innovation. The initiative aims to create a practical, solutions-driven ecosystem that develops talent while delivering real-world outcomes.
AI Lab will serve as a hub for innovation across Generative AI, Data Science and Business Analytics, Intelligent Automation and AI-powered business applications. The initiative is designed to bring together students, academics and industry experts to address real-world business challenges through hands-on collaboration.
Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director
Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director of Cloud Box Technologies
of Cloud Box Technologies, said:“ The establishment of this Centre of
Excellence demonstrates our commitment to building a future-ready talent ecosystem. We have designed AI Lab as a platform where innovation meets practical application, enabling students to work on real-world AI challenges while developing industry-relevant skills. As AI adoption continues to accelerate across the region, these initiatives will help unlock its full potential. They will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of AI professionals and strengthening the UAE’ s position as a global AI leader.”
With AI adoption accelerating globally, and particularly across the UAE, demand for industry-ready talent continues to grow. AI Lab has been created to address this skills gap by fostering innovation and preparing both businesses and individuals for an AI-driven future. The initiative will help organisations improve efficiency, make smarter decisions and strengthen their competitive advantage.
Redington earns Microsoft Frontier Distributor status
Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, has earned the Frontier Distributor designation within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, reinforcing its ability to help partners accelerate cloud and AI adoption and deliver greater business value through Microsoft technologies.
The Frontier Distributor designation recognises distributors that consistently drive partner success through scale, operational excellence and execution. It highlights Redington’ s strong capabilities in partner enablement, operational maturity and measurable customer outcomes.
The achievement further strengthens Redington’ s role in supporting partners and customers with the infrastructure, programmes and services needed to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft technologies.
With the designation, Redington joins a select group of Microsoft distribution partners worldwide recognised for advancing partner readiness and driving enterprise-scale adoption of Microsoft’ s AI and cloud portfolio.“ Earning the Frontier Distributor designation reflects the strength of the Microsoft ecosystem we have built and our shared commitment to helping partners navigate the next wave of AI-led transformation,” said Sayantan Dev, Global Head of the Software Solutions Group at Redington.“ The opportunity ahead is not simply about deploying technology. It is about helping customers solve business challenges faster, operate more intelligently and create measurable value. This designation provides access to enhanced capabilities, programmes and resources that will further strengthen how we support partners globally, enabling them to innovate with confidence, accelerate customer success and differentiate themselves in a rapidly evolving market.”
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