Zoho Corporation, a technology company, has launched its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The data centres form a part of AED100 million ($27 million) investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023.

The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions).

The data centres have also received certification from CSP Security Standard Certificate by DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Centre).

This qualifies Zoho Corporation to serve government and semi-government entities in addition to local businesses.

As part of this, the data centres are also compliant with: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 27017 and CSA STAR Level 2 Certificate for data centres.

In addition, the company’s Dubai office has received ISO 27001 certificate.

"The opening of our data centres is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains one of the largest markets in the region for both ManageEngine and Zoho brands," said Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation. "With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting National Cybersecurity Agenda. Furthermore, 100+ solutions across Zoho and ManageEngine, will enable businesses of all sizes, and government and semi-government organisations adopt cloud technology for digital transformation in nearly every area of operation, and help Dubai become a digital economy line with Dubai Vision 2030."