du migrates Security Industry Regulatory Agency to Dubai Pulse cloud platform
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, announced it has been chosen as the cloud service provider of choice for the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, following the government entity’s decision to enact the Dubai Pulse platform as the preferred secure cloud-hosting environment for its e-services portal. Launched by the Smart Dubai Office in partnership with du, Dubai Pulse offers virtual solutions to cater to web, application, database and shared services on the Smart City platform.
du has begun initiating SIRA’s cloud journey with seamless and fast implementation, which will provide the entity with the scalability and growth value propositions delivered via the widely regarded Dubai Pulse platform. This partnership will see du cater to SIRA’s need for virtual solutions to cater to web, application, database, and shared services on the Dubai Pulse platform. The hosting environment is currently live and implementation was completed in the third quarter of 2019.
Farid Faraidooni, Deputy CEO, Enterprise Solutions, said: “Achieving seamless smart city experiences is an imperative element of the agenda towards creating an empowered and competitive city in light of Vision 2021. At du, we are proud to have established the mantle of becoming the official strategic partner of the Smart Dubai Office. Dubai Pulse is the true backbone of the smart city, and it is an honour to have SIRA on board as we work together to enhance and empower the lives of the people of the UAE.”
HE Wesam Lootah, CEO, Smart Dubai Government Establishment, said: “The success of the flagship Dubai Pulse platform means it is now a mainstay for all government entities and enterprises looking to utilise its transformative capabilities. Many government entities are enjoying the innovative value of the platform and, with the signing of SIRA to Dubai Pulse, we are another step closer to realising the vision for a happier, smarter, and more digitally-enabled Dubai.”
Khalifa Ibrahim Al Sulais, CEO Security Industry Regulatory Agency said: “SIRA is proud to be partnering with du and the Smart Dubai Office to support its goals for digital acceleration and transformation. We selected Dubai Pulse as it is the first DESC certified platform that is built based on innovative technology. This intelligent cloud solution also provides SIRA with scalability and future growth possibilities, which are essential to help the city of Dubai meet Vision 2021’s development objectives.”
