Vertiv Partners with GDH Data Centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Digital infrastructure leader Vertiv and colocation service provider Gulf Data Hub (GDH) have shared details about their data centre collaboration project. The new facility will aim to advance biotechnological research and renewable energy generation in the Dubai Silicon Oasis.

This collaboration celebrates their shared goal of establishing new data centre milestones across the Middle East, with Vertiv’s uninterruptible power supply (UPS), energy storage and cooling technologies.

Gulf Data Hub and Vertiv pioneer high-standard colocation and cloud solutions in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Since its founding, GDH has built data centres which offer customers a resilient environment from hosting, disaster and workplace recovery, cloud platforms and connectivity. It is also a provider of high-standard colocation services.

Vertiv has been committed to powering and cooling data for more than five decades. Headquartered in Ohio, United States, Vertiv has more than 27,000 employees worldwide and does business in more than 130 countries across 23 manufacturing and assembly facilities. The company has a broad range of cooling solutions, including liquid cooling to maximise the efficiency of data centre facility infrastructure.

Vertiv has supported GDH’s potential for years, offering new technologies and solutions to meet critical milestones. The Dubai Silicon Oasis data centre's implementation has helped GDH to uphold its robust operational efficiency and power usage effectiveness (PUE) while still maintaining its standards.

Now, the Dubai Silicon Oasis site is set for expansion, with planning and construction in progress for two new data centre facilities, next to the three that are operational.

Vertiv's innovative solutions drive Gulf Data Hub's expansion and sustainability efforts

"Collaborating with Gulf Data Hub on the innovative 16MW data centre at Dubai Silicon Oasis showcases our dedication to pioneering data centre efficiency and sustainability in the region,” said Ian Paul, Colocation and Hyperscale Strategic Segments Director for Middle East, Turkey & Central Asia at Vertiv. “Through our advanced UPS and cooling solutions, we have empowered GDH to attain exceptional energy efficiency and operational excellence, establishing new benchmarks for functionality and sustainability throughout the Middle East."

Himmath Mohammed, Chief Information Officer at Gulf Data Hub, said that Vertiv's commitment to innovation and reliability has been a driving force in shaping the data centre landscape. 

“As we navigate the dynamic challenges of the digital era, Vertiv continues to stand out as a strategic partner, providing cutting-edge solutions that enable operational efficiency and resilience,” said Himmath. “I am confident that Vertiv's forward-thinking approach will continue to play a pivotal role in addressing the evolving needs of businesses in the ever-changing technological landscape.”

Himmath said that he and the Gulf Data Hub found support from their Vertiv partners as essential in driving the advancements they envisioned. 

“By deploying these innovative UPS and cooling solutions, we enabled seamless renewable energy integration and streamlined compliance with environmental regulations. We see our partnership's future as very bright, and we look forward to counting on Vertiv’s experience, expertise, and resources for many years to come as our regional expansion scales new heights.”

Himmath spoke with us to discuss his role at GDH, what drives him to excell and the challenges he’s faced in his career.

Read the full interview here.

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