Muscat: Datamount is preparing to inaugurate the Al-Bandar Center in the Wilayat of Seeb, which is considered the third data center for the company after the Muscat Center and the Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar Center. Al Bander center, one of the largest data centers in the Sultanate of Oman, upon the completion of its three phases, will accommodate more than 700 racks designed according to the specifications and standards required to meet the requirements of the level (Uptime Tier III) and (TIA 942 Rated 3). The center has recently been connected to the electricity network and chilled water lines, which Tabreed Oman provides to the center. In preparation for commercial operation, the work teams are currently working on calibrating devices and systems and conducting accurate tests for all complex systems associated with the center, including electricity distribution, cooling mechanisms, fire prevention and control protocols, access safety measures, and center structure control systems, complete and double backup generators, double data transmission lines and double electric rooms. The cooling systems are designed to operate with cooling exchange systems which also come in double; the center is also equipped with an internal cooling device that works with cold water (Chiller) as an additional supplement.
In a statement by Abdulmonem Al Futaisi, CEO of Datamount, he stressed that the quick spread of digital technologies positively impacts the economy of the Sultanate, which in turn contributes to diversifying sources of income and creating job opportunities, whether for Omani youth or small and medium enterprises, which will contribute to raising the development indicators of the Sultanate and advancing the digital transformation and to ensures the continuity and growth of the digital economy, artificial intelligence and cloud services in government and private sector. Al Bander Datacenter can cover the current demand of the local, regional, and international market.
Datamount has well-trained human and scientific expertise to manage this project at the highest professional level, enabling our customers to achieve integration in digital solutions, simplify their business operations, and protect them at competitive prices from any potential dangers that may arise from cyber threats.