Nutanix Highlights Hybrid Multicloud Approach At LEAP 2024

Nutanix has declared its third consecutive year of engagement at LEAP, the premier global platform for groundbreaking technology professionals. Scheduled to occur in Riyadh from March 4th to 7th, the event will witness Nutanix sharing its strategic vision aimed at delivering an unparalleled hybrid cloud experience tailored for government entities and private enterprises in the Kingdom. This initiative seeks to expedite their digital transformation journey.

At LEAP, attendees will encounter Nutanix unveiling its vibrant new identity, ‘World of Purple,’ which was first revealed at the company’s flagship event, .NEXT, in Chicago last May. Furthermore, Nutanix intends to solidify its partnerships by signing significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key allies, partners, and telecommunication providers during the event.

Talal Al-Saif, Regional Executive Director – Central Gulf and Egypt at Nutanix, remarked, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a trailblazer in the digital transformation realm for over a decade, boasting recognition as a regional pioneer and global frontrunner in digital maturity. As Nutanix Saudi, we take pride in this acknowledgment and are dedicated to aligning our strategies to fortify the Kingdom’s esteemed position.”

Al-Saif continued, “As part of our steadfast commitment, Nutanix is thrilled to inaugurate our regional headquarters in Riyadh, the nucleus of digital innovation. From this hub, we will steer Nutanix’s business operations across the Middle East and North Africa, continuing to prioritize customer satisfaction and delivering localized experiences and content.”

Highlights of Nutanix’s participation and discussions at LEAP include:

1. Global strategic partnership with Cisco: Nutanix’s collaboration with Cisco, announced in August 2023, combines Nutanix’s premier software with Cisco’s SaaS-managed compute and networking portfolio, facilitating accelerated hybrid multicloud deployments.
2. Hybrid Multicloud Management through Nutanix Central: Nutanix Central offers organizations grappling with managing applications and data across multiple environments a universal cloud operating model for enhanced efficiency.
3. Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box: A solution designed for customers seeking to kickstart their AI and ML initiatives while maintaining control over their data, providing a full-stack software-defined AI-ready platform.
4. Unifying Private and Public clouds with Nutanix NC2: Nutanix showcases its NC2 solution with Microsoft and AWS, aimed at reducing operational complexities in hybrid cloud deployments and management.

Additionally, Nutanix will showcase joint solutions with strategic partner Cisco at LEAP, further solidifying their comprehensive hyperconverged solution.

Nutanix’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will also be a focal point of discussion, aiming to facilitate government agencies’ access to cloud services and foster innovation and digital transformation.

Furthermore, as part of its commitment to sustainability, Nutanix will demonstrate its Carbon and Power Estimator, assisting organizations in identifying environmental blind spots and reducing carbon footprint.

Nutanix will also emphasize its initiative to promote IT skills development through Nutanix University Free Exam Codes and its dedicated user group for community members.

Lastly, Nutanix aims to provide LEAP visitors with an immersive experience into the realm of AI, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s integration of AI into public services and private enterprises’ exploration of AI use cases.

In conclusion, Mohammad Wahba, Regional Director Systems Engineering – Central Gulf and Egypt at Nutanix, affirmed, “As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leads the charge in digital transformation and innovation, Nutanix stands ready to support multicloud adoption and acceleration, offering unparalleled technologies and solutions to simplify cloud complexities, enable faster transitions, and drive modernization securely and seamlessly.”

Nutanix’s exhibition will be located at Hall 1 BIGTECH Stand #H1 B50 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia, with a presence also expected at its alliance partner booths.