Cisco has partnered with Mannai Corporation, a leading systems integrator and enterprise IT provider in Qatar to advance sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across the country.
Cisco has teamed up with Mannai Corporation (through Mannai Technologies Networking & ELV) to drive the development of secure, sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure in Qatar.
The strategic initiative aims to support the country’s next phase of digital transformation, giving government agencies and enterprises advanced tools to maintain complete control over their critical data and digital systems.
As governments and corporations rapidly embrace artificial intelligence, the demand for digital sovereignty ensuring strict data control, operational independence, and local security has become a top priority.
To address these requirements, Cisco’s Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio integrates advanced networking, cybersecurity, collaboration, and system monitoring tools. These solutions are specifically engineered for customer-controlled setups including on-premises and air-gapped environments, giving organizations complete autonomy over the technology powering essential public and commercial services.
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The initiative directly supports Qatar’s broader digital transformation goals under the Qatar National Vision 2030 providing robust AI-ready infrastructure tailored for vital sectors such as government services, energy, healthcare and finance.
The collaboration builds on a technology relationship spanning more than thirty years between Cisco and Mannai. By combining Cisco’s global portfolio with Mannai’s established local engineering, system integration and deployment expertise, the partnership provides a strong foundation for organizations looking to build secure, resilient, and locally managed AI ecosystems.
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