TONOMUS unveils cutting-edge
digital communications facility in NEOM
In a momentous step
towards bolstering digital connectivity and technological advancement, TONOMUS,
NEOM's cognitive technology company, has announced the inauguration of its
first digital communications facility.
Named the TONOMUS.NEOM
Telecommunications Center, this state-of-the-art establishment represents a
cornerstone project that embodies TONOMUS' commitment to providing strategic,
cutting-edge, and scalable digital infrastructure.
Strategically located
in Oxagon, an area known for its advanced and clean industries within NEOM, the
center is set to revolutionize the region's digital landscape. The facility
boasts a high-capacity, highly efficient data center and associated infrastructure,
aimed at enhancing the availability, resilience, and growth of 5G, satellite,
and fiber cable network connectivity. Additionally, the center is equipped to
offer secure private cloud services, supporting the demands of NEOM's rapidly
expanding construction projects while ensuring secure and uninterrupted
connectivity for its residents and businesses.
Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Chief
Executive Officer of NEOM, hailed the launch of the TONOMUS.NEOM
Telecommunications Center as a significant milestone in NEOM's development. He
emphasized the facility's pivotal role in realizing NEOM's vision of becoming a
cutting-edge smart region that prioritizes livability and technological
excellence.
The facility's state-of-the-art
capabilities will empower NEOM's networks to meet future demands, supporting
the integration of next-generation automated technologies and predictive
cognitive services across the region.
Joseph Bradley, Chief
Executive Officer of TONOMUS, emphasized that the center will be a powerful
catalyst for NEOM, facilitating secure and near-instant information exchange
and fast decision-making processes across all sectors. Moreover, it will enable
the implementation of predictive intelligence and cognitive solutions,
fostering a sustainable and equitable future for NEOM and beyond.
The TONOMUS.NEOM
Telecommunications Center will be instrumental in powering a software-driven
network and secure private cloud, anticipated to service up to 60 locations,
approximately 1,800 structures, around 300,000 construction staff by 2025, and
a staggering 200 million IoT devices by 2030. In addition to its local reach,
the center will seamlessly interface with existing and future national and
international digital networks, providing end-users with an unparalleled
experience.
The completion of this
groundbreaking facility exemplifies TONOMUS' capacity to deliver advanced and
future-proof digital infrastructure in collaboration with leading global
technology vendors and industry partners. It aligns with the company's
strategic vision to become a primary supplier of ICT and digital services.
Covering an impressive
area of 18,000 square meters, the TONOMUS.NEOM Telecommunications Center
includes a two-floor office building that can accommodate up to 150 personnel.
Beyond its immediate impact, the center will serve as a hub for continuous
collaboration with telecommunications solution providers and technology
partners, fostering innovation and enhancing NEOM's digital network
capabilities.
The facility's
strategic location in Oxagon enables seamless integration with the broader
innovative ecosystem of the reimagined industrial city, thereby empowering the
center to deploy autonomous technologies and infrastructure, support advanced
and clean industries, and offer a competitive edge to future tenants.
Several
industry-leading enterprises, including stc, NESMA, Huawei, XFusion, Redington,
Comatec, GGC, SARA, RAM, TSS, Fortinet, F5, NEC, PSIM, G2K, Samir Group,
Exclusive Networks, and Maxvision, have contributed their expertise to the
center, further solidifying its status as a hub for innovation and
technological excellence.
Source: Zawya
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