03 April, 2018

V2 launches KSA-based public cloud offering





V2 Public Cloud offers a comprehensive set of capabilities spanning server virtualization, high performance storage, public and private networking interfaces, disaster recovery-as-a-service and cloud support services




Riyadh, KSA — April 3, 2018




Virtual Vision (V2), in partnership with Cloud Sigma and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have launched V2 Public Cloud - a public cloud offering based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The V2 Public Cloud allows V2 to serve the needs of companies of all industries in KSA and the surrounding region while contributing to the ongoing development of the nation's expanding ICT infrastructure and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.




V2 Public Cloud offers customers a full suite of scalable capabilities ranging from advanced VM creation to high performance SSD-based and HHD storage systems. Offering worldwide connections at a low latency connectivity and providing a Telco-grade Cloud, V2 has ensured that networks and connectivity experience no delay in their provision as a one-stop-shop for cloud services.




"This is an important milestone for the development of ICT infrastructure here in Saudi Arabia, where it is projected that cloud computing will grow by 25% by 2022 as a result of the expansion of the digital economy and smart government,” said Hazem Sandouka, Chief Operating Officer at Virtual Vision. “We are proud to be advancing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and addressing the needs of our customers through the provision of a comprehensive expansion of data services that will help modernize local businesses and drive innovation across sectors as they embrace the agility and scalability V2 Public Cloud."




Mohammed Al-Kharouf, Chief Executive Officer at Virtual Vision said: "Our investments in cloud computing are a reflection of the growing demand in the GCC and wider Middle East for cloud services. Being able to offer a locally based public cloud solution is appealing to both corporate and government clients that want the benefits of this new technology but need to keep data locally for compliance or logistical reasons. Through the development and launch of V2 Public Cloud we hope to support and expedite the ongoing regional transition to cloud computing and deliver superior value to our customers.”




Offering flexible, easy-to-understand solutions with high-speed connectivity to customers across the Middle East, V2 guarantees greater reliability while remaining up-to-date with the latest developments and regulations in KSA. The newly launched cloud services provides 24/7 customer support to insure that assistance is always there if you need it.




A member of the HPE-sponsored Cloud28+, V2 will also publish its cloud services as part of the community’s business solutions catalog. With more than 750 members and 26,000 services available, Cloud28+ helps unite customers with partners by focusing on matching workload and business needs to the right local expertise and support. As part of the KSA group on Cloud28+, V2 is contributing to raising the profile of local service providers and the expansion of innovation through technology both in the country and beyond.




Xavier Poisson Gouyou Beauchamps, Vice President of Service Providers and Cloud28+ Worldwide at Hewlett Packard Enterprise said: “We are working with V2 to bring our extensive portfolio of cloud services and infrastructure to customers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. Our partnership with V2, and our collaboration through Cloud28+, will allow us to together deliver the comprehensive solutions that businesses and organizations need to grow and adapt to today’s digital landscape.”




Robert Jenkin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of CloudSigma said: “CloudSigma are excited to deliver a unique service offering with V2 to the KSA region. By combining ten years of operational excellence in the cloud space with a completely localized product and V2’s on the ground support and expertise, we believe we have the #1 public cloud in KSA.”




V2 is committed to bringing the world’s latest technologies, services, products and solutions to KSA and the wider Middle East. A cloud solution provider in both the public and private cloud, V2 is a Business Technology company that provides products based exclusively on the needs of organizations. Placing value in the adoption of new ideas and a focus on cloud deployments, the company has been providing established services with customers across KSA since 2006.
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