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Middle East Data Center Industry: Revenues Expected to Cross $3.7 Billion by 2025
Dublin, Sept. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Data Center Market in Middle East – Industry Outlook and Forecast 2020-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
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The study considers the present scenario of the Middle East data center market and its market dynamics for the period 2019-2025. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The report offers both the demand and supply aspect of the market. It profiles and examines leading companies and other prominent ones operating in the market.
The Middle East data center market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 3% during the period 2019-2025. The market by revenue is expected to cross over $3.7 billion by 2025.
The industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Countries in the Middle East are looking to improve their digital economies. They are involved in a variety of smart city projects, which fuel the growth of data centers in the region. The increase in smart city initiatives is expected to develop the demand for edge computing and edge data centers among countries in GCC. Smart city initiatives in countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are emphasizing the importance of data in improving communication among cities, citizens, automobiles, and electronic devices.
The IoT revenue in the Middle East is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% by 2025. Also, the adoption of 5G networks has commenced in the region, and it can provide high-capacity connections of up to 10 Gbps. The increased use of connected devices by businesses and consumers is gaining traction in the Middle East data center market. This has led to the high demand for high-bandwidth internet in many rural areas, thereby driving the need for data centers.
The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the Middle East data center market during the forecast period:
- Renewable Energy Powered Facilities to grow in Middle East
- Smart City Initiatives Leading Edge Data Center Deployments
- Cloud Adoption fueling Data Center Investments
- Increased Government Support to Boost Digital Economy in Middle East
Middle East Data Center Market Segmentation
The middle east data center market research report includes a detailed segmentation by IT infrastructure, electrical infrastructure, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, tier standards, and geography. The server market is witnessing a gradual shift from rack-based servers to blade ones to support high-density operations. The increased adoption of technology such as IoT, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning by enterprises across the Middle East is driving the demand. The trend of adopting organization-specific software over cloud platforms will further increase the demand for high computing servers.
The storage drives market has grown rapidly in the last five years. Storage technology will continue to improve in terms of size and capacity. In the last few years, the demand for faster storage solutions has increased due to the high data generation in the Middle East data center market. The increasing usage of social media platforms in the region will lead to the development of new facilities to store data, thereby increasing the demand for high-capacity storage solutions.
The adoption of lithium-ion batteries is likely to increase during the forecast period in the region as their price will continue to decline. Since most vendors are offering lithium-ion based UPS systems, the market is likely to become highly competitive during the forecast period. Data centers in Saudi Arabia are equipped with a minimum N+1 redundancy for power systems. Facilities are equipped with electrical infrastructure with N+1 redundancy in power supply that can sustain operations for long periods without any outages. The Middle East data center market for generators will continue to grow because of the continuous construction of large and mega facilities in the region. DRUPS solutions are likely to witness increased demand among data centers with multiple modules having a total capacity of over 2 MW at N+N or 2N redundant configurations. Also, the adoption of diesel generators with capacity ranging from 12 MW is identified among multiple facilities in the region. The growing complexity of data center infrastructure is propelling the growth of automated switchgear technology. The importance of maintaining switchgear is also growing among facility operators as they aid in switching power from the utility to a secondary power source such as generators during power outages.
The majority of Middle East countries do not support the use of free cooling systems. The Middle East data center market is adopting water-based cooling systems; however, direct liquid cooling and immersion cooling solutions are likely to witness high adoption. Some data centers utilize air-based cooling solutions. Dedicated data center buildings, especially operating at a higher rack density, are cooled through the water-based cooling techniques. The facilities in Turkey are equipped with indirect adiabatic cooling solutions as the country offers free cooling solutions for a minimum of 4,000 hours per year. Most facilities in the UAE are adopting water-based cooled chillers, air-cooled CRACs, and water-based cooling towers. Turkey is also a favorite location for both water-based cooling and free cooling techniques.
The Middle East data center market has the presence of both local and global data center contractors. The market lacks a strong, skilled workforce to accommodate the growing need for data center operational personnel. However, data center investments are likely to increase the skilled workforce during the forecast period. The UAE will aid in the growth of greenfield projects as well as modular facilities due to the strong presence of both local and global data center contractors across design, construction, installation, and commissioning services.
In the last five years, the number of Tier I & Tier II have significantly declined in the Middle East data center market. UPS and PDU systems in Tier II data centers are equipped with minimum N+N redundancy. All other infrastructure facilities are identified to work through the single delivery path with no redundancy in most cases. Tier II facilities have minimum redundancy. The redundancy of Tier II facilities in power infrastructure is mostly N+1. The service operators are spending on infrastructure in Tier I and Tier II facilities while focusing on adding redundant infrastructure for power instead of cooling systems. These facilities have a power capacity of less than 1 MW and are not involved in running mission-critical applications. A majority of underdeveloped projects across the region fall under the Tier III category. This trend is likely to continue during the forecast period, with many operators expected to move to the Tier IV category based on the growth in rack power density and critical data center applications.
Insights by Geography
Saudi Arabia has strong fiber connectivity in the Middle East that is connected to several parts of the world. Ericsson deployed the commercial rollout of 5G network with operations in advanced markets such as Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East. The increased investment of 5G networks is fueling the growth of internet users, thereby leading to the rapid growth of data center investments. In 2019, Gulf Data Hub in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, invested an estimated amount of around $60 million for the development of its facility. Solar power is an important renewable energy in Saudi Arabia as oil prices have risen. The availability of renewable energy to power data centers is increasing YOY in the Saudi Arabian market.
Insights by Vendors
The Middle East data center construction market is continuing to grow in terms of greenfield, brownfield, and modular data center construction. The market is still witnessing increased growth in the number of data centers across all regions, with high adoption of efficient and modular facility infrastructure solutions. The market has a strong presence of vendors across all three categories, such as electrical infrastructure, mechanical infrastructure, and general construction. The competition between the vendors will increase along with the construction of hyperscale facilities in the region.
Prominent IT Infrastructure Vendors
- HPE
- Cisco
- Dell Technologies
- Huawei
- IBM
- Arista
- Atos
- Broadcom
- Lenovo
- NetApp
Prominent Construction Contractors
- Red Engineering
- Atkins
- ISG
- McLaren Group of Companies
- ICS Nett
- Laing O’Rourke
- NOVA Mission Critical
- Edarat Group
- Linesight
- Deerns
- Enmar Engineering
- Qatar Site and Power
- Harinsa Qatar (HQ)
- Turner & Townsend
Prominent Data Center Investors
- Akbank
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Equinix
- Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunications Company)
- Etisalat Group
- Gulf Data Hub
- Khanza
- Turkcell
- Telecom Italia Sparkle
- Zain
Key Questions Answered
1. What is the Middle East data center market size and growth rate during the forecast period?
2. What are the factors impacting the growth of the Middle East data center market share?
3. What are the drivers, trends, and restraints in the market?
4. Who are the leading vendors in the Middle East data center market, and what are their market shares?
5. What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Middle East data center market shares?
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Elevate Your Virtual Reality Experience with KIWI design RGB Vertical Stand, Now Available on Meta’s Website
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Top-tier VR accessories provider KIWI design has launched its latest product, the RGB Vertical Stand. This Meta-authorized accessory, designed to deepen users’ immersion in the metaverse, is now available on the official Meta website.
“KIWI design’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of virtual reality accessories takes another leap forward with the introduction of our new products,” said Ray,the CEO of KIWI design. “We are always dedicated to bringing innovative upgrades to VR device accessories, with the goal of enriching users’ virtual reality experiences.”
The newly launched RGB Vertical Stand features a user-friendly modular design with push-in assembly, making it easy to set up and use. It is compatible with Meta Quest 3, Quest 2, and Quest Pro, ensuring widespread usability. With a magnetic USB Type-C connector, it provides an effortless way to charge and display your headset. Users can also customize their display with 16 pre-set ambient multicolor RGB light options.
With VR technology constantly evolving, users are seeking more immersive experiences. As a leading manufacturer of VR accessories, KIWI design is committed to enhancing the user experience, through unique product designs. Since its establishment in 2015, KIWI design has acquired over 100 patents and has a diverse product lineup, including head straps, facial interfaces, VR stands, charging accessories, and controller grip covers.
KIWI design has also actively participated in the Made for Meta program, which is provided by Meta to strengthen its partnerships with leading brands to deliver accessories that enhance Meta products with more choice and a richer experience for everyone. KIWI design’s participation in this program validates its high-quality design standards.
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WIO Taps Gracenote to Revolutionize Television Broadcast Reporting
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WIO LLC, parent company of the global TV broadcast airings platform, WIOpro™, has announced a new strategic agreement with Gracenote, the global content data business unit of Nielsen, to address the longstanding challenge of accurately tracking and collecting music royalties generated by broadcast television and digital programming, With this agreement, WIO will integrate Gracenote TV program metadata and show airings into its WIOpro™ (“When’s It On – Professional”) platform enabling performance rights organizations, copyright management organizations and other entities to better monitor broadcast schedules and identify when royalties have been earned.
By integrating Gracenote historical program data into WIOpro’s new LookBack™ feature, WIO is enhancing its reporting capabilities and empowering Collection Societies, Rights Management Companies and the royalty-earning community to more easily monitor and export broadcast airings and better understand collections opportunities.
“At WIO, we are committed to empowering collection societies and copyright holders around the world with our platform tools and unprecedented access to the best and most accurate television broadcast and streaming data available,” said Shawn Pierce, Co-Founder and CEO of WIO LLC. “We have enjoyed an incredible relationship with Gracenote for 10 years. With the solidification of this agreement, we are able to deliver an unrivaled dataset to the royalty and residual community in a way that has not been offered before.” said Adam Shafron, Co-Founder and CTO of WIO LLC.
“WIO’s platform developed to solve the difficult matter of royalty tracking only becomes more powerful based on the integration of accurate, timely and comprehensive Gracenote metadata,” said Scott Monahan, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Gracenote. “We look forward to the combination of WIOpro’s technology and Gracenote’s program metadata delivering on the promise of transforming music royalty collection so that rights holders can be fairly compensated for use of their work.”
WIO and Gracenote will be at the MusicBiz 2024 conference in Nashville, TN May 13 – 16. Contact Dave Pelman, COO of WIO LLC at [email protected] for media queries or to book an appointment for a product demonstration.
About WIO:WIO is a technology company dedicated to providing broadcast television and digital programming data tailored specifically for the royalty and residual collection industry. Through its platform WIOpro (wiopro.com), users obtain access to real-time broadcast insights, reporting and curated data delivery.
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IDTechEx Explores Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility
BOSTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on.
Historically, printed electronics technologies have nurtured a close relationship with the automotive sector, with printed force sensors pioneering passenger safety through seat occupancy and seatbelt detection. As such, the automotive sector continues to represent the lion’s share of the global printed and flexible sensor market, which IDTechEx’s report on the topic evaluates as worth US$421M in 2024. However, if the automotive sector is to continue to be a reliable revenue stream, printed electronics technology providers must adapt to address the emerging technical challenges facing future mobility.
Augmenting autonomous vehicles with printed electronics
As vehicle autonomy levels advance, the increasing number and distribution of spatial mapping sensors required will need continuous performance improvements to ensure passenger safety. Emerging printed electronics technologies can augment these sensors, extending detection bandwidth and maximizing reliability during operation.
Transparent conductive films (TCFs) are being developed to heat and defog LiDAR sensor panels, ensuring the function is unperturbed by external environmental conditions. Properties such as high transparency and low haze are important for defogging. These properties can be easily tuned using the wide variety of material options available for TCFs, including carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires.
IDTechEx identifies printed heating as a leading application of transparent conductive films. This is attributed to diminishing growth prospects in capacitive touch sensing applications. Innovations in thin film coating techniques have enabled indium tin oxide (ITO) to dominate touch sensing applications, all but displacing TCFs completely.
Looking towards the future, printed electronics technologies could play a more active role in advanced autonomous driving. Emerging semiconductive materials, such as quantum dots, printed directly onto conventional silicon image sensor arrays can extend detection range and sensitivity deeper into the infrared region. Augmenting existing image sensor technology with enhanced spectral range could facilitate the competition of hybrid silicon sensors with established InGaAs detectors.
Printed sensors promise granularized battery health monitoring
Vehicle electrification is driving the sustained development and evolution of electronic management systems, particularly in the battery and electric drivetrain. A strong market pull exists for technologies that increase vehicle efficiency, range, and lifetime while reducing recharge times.
Printed pressure and temperature sensors measure battery cell swelling and thermal profiles, providing granularized physical data that can be used to optimize battery deployment and recharging. Moreover, hybrid printed sensors that combine integrated printed heating elements promise a solution to actively address battery temperature. IDTechEx estimates that printed sensor-enabled battery deployment and charging optimizations could be worth up to US$3000 in savings per vehicle.
There remains uncertainty about whether electrification trends will correspond to increased demand for physical sensors in electric vehicle batteries, owing to the utility of existing electronic readouts for managing deployment. Virtual sensors also pose a threat, where AI-enabled software models interpret data to predict and emulate physical sensor functions without the need for discreet components. However, emerging regulations regarding safety and sensor redundancy will likely favor measurable metrics and see automotive makers continue to adopt physical sensors. IDTechEx predicts that virtual sensors are unlikely to displace their physical counterparts – so long as low-cost sensors remain widely available.
Embedding printed electronics in the car of the future
IDTechEx predicts that global car sales will saturate over the next decade, with automakers increasingly looking for premium features and technical innovations to differentiate themselves from the competition. In-cabin technologies will be highly desirable – as the location where passengers reside and interact with the vehicle the most.
Lighting elements are emerging as a prominent differentiator, described as “the new chrome” by Volkswagen’s chief designer. The use of in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) enables the integration of embedded lighting elements using existing manufacturing processes. 3D electronics technologies are intrinsically attractive for automotive integration, as functional layers are conformable and lightweight while easily embedded within existing aesthetic elements.
Despite strong tailwinds, the adoption of in-mold electronics within automotive interiors has been sluggish. This is attributed to the challenges of meeting automotive qualification requirements, as well as stiff competition with less sophisticated alternatives such as applying functional films to thermoformed parts. Nevertheless, momentum is building, with technology providers like Tactotek partnering with Mercedes-Benz and Stallantis to progress the automotive validation of IMSE to TRL5.
Outlook for printed electronics in automotive applications
Just as printed force sensors heralded early passenger safety systems, printed electronics technology is poised to underpin next-generation innovations for the car of the future. But this time, the competition will be stiff. Critical cost requirements must be met, while desirable new functionality must address existing challenges faced by manufacturers. Printed electronics can play a role in supporting emerging electrified and autonomous mobility, such as augmenting LiDAR sensors or optimizing electric battery deployment. Demand for technologies that enhance passenger experience and vehicle aesthetics will continue to grow, and printed electronics can supply low-power, lightweight lighting solutions for these.
Sustained engagement from tier suppliers and manufacturers continues to make the automotive sector key to printed sensor market growth opportunities – a total market IDTechEx predicts will reach US$960M by 2034. Strong partnerships between material providers and printed electronics technology providers are complementary to those of the highly vertically integrated automotive value chains between tier suppliers and OEMs. Leveraging printing techniques to provide solutions that slot into existing manufacturing processes and designs will be crucial. In the medium term, the printed electronics technologies most likely to realize revenue potential are those that can adapt to service emerging challenges already known to the automotive industry.
For more information on IDTechEx’s research on this topic, please see their report, “Printed and Flexible Sensors 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets”. Downloadable sample pages are available for this report.
For the full portfolio of printed and flexible electronics market research from IDTechEx, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/PE.
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