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Max-Hervé George Leads SWI Group's Bold Pivot Toward AI and Data Infrastructure
Max-Hervé George Leads SWI Group's Bold Pivot Toward AI and Data Infrastructure

Arabian Business

time07-07-2025

  • Business
  • Arabian Business

Max-Hervé George Leads SWI Group's Bold Pivot Toward AI and Data Infrastructure

In a world where investment capital often chases the next shiny object, SWI Group stands out for its methodical, long-view approach to wealth creation. Headquartered in Switzerland, the firm has spent the past decade building a reputation as a thoughtful and agile allocator of capital across diverse industries. Now, under the guidance of its chairman and co-CEO, Max-Hervé George, the firm is turning its focus to one of the most consequential shifts of the 21 st century: artificial intelligence and the data infrastructure needed to support it. The decision is not simply about staying current—it reflects a strategic belief that AI and digital infrastructure will define the next era of productivity, sovereignty, and value creation in Europe. Traditionally, SWI Group has invested across real estate, private equity, financial services, and hospitality. That track record has given it an understanding of asset cycles, risk mitigation, and cross-border opportunity. But today, the group is redeploying its resources into high-impact verticals that power the digital economy. 'SWI Group was built on anticipating what's next,' said Max-Hervé George. 'Right now, we see AI as the defining growth vector—and data centres as the hardware layer of that future.' As demand for digital services grows, the need for robust, scalable, and energy-efficient data centres has surged to support advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. AI's rise only amplifies this demand. From training large language models to powering real-time analytics, these computing workloads require infrastructure that's resilient, low-latency, and secure. SWI's strategy is as much philosophical as it is financial. The firm is not just allocating capital—it's reimagining where value will be created over the next 10 to 15 years. This means identifying underserved European markets, aligning with policymakers, and partnering with tech-forward operators who understand both the technical and regulatory dimensions of infrastructure. But even as it charts a new path, SWI is not abandoning its diversified roots. The company's multi-sector experience helps de-risk its forward-looking bets, while its flexible structure allows it to act swiftly in a fast-moving investment environment. George emphasises that this shift is not speculative. 'We're not chasing hype—we're backing fundamentals. The world's need for secure computation, responsible AI, and sustainable infrastructure is only growing. Europe is the place to build it.' With a portfolio that now straddles the physical and digital, SWI Group is positioning itself not just as a capital allocator but as a contributor to Europe's evolving digital infrastructure.

PM Anwar backs Brics call for ethical AI, eyes Asean-wide safety network
PM Anwar backs Brics call for ethical AI, eyes Asean-wide safety network

Malay Mail

time07-07-2025

  • Business
  • Malay Mail

PM Anwar backs Brics call for ethical AI, eyes Asean-wide safety network

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 — Malaysia has welcomed the Brics Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia's own efforts, including the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap and the AI Governance Guidelines, reflect similar principles. 'As Asean Chair, Malaysia is championing the establishment of an Asean AI Safety Network, a regional initiative to strengthen governance and capacity in this fast-moving domain,' he said during the Member State Intervention at the Brics Leaders' Summit here yesterday. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, cited the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement as a vital platform. 'With the right investment and standards, Asean's digital economy could reach US$2 trillion (RM8.45 trillion) by 2030. This is an opportunity we cannot afford to squander,' he stressed. Underscoring Malaysia's commitment to inclusive growth, the Prime Minister said the future will be shaped by collective resolve. 'Malaysia stands ready to work with Brics and other partners for a fairer global economy, a more coherent digital future, and a multilateralism that delivers.' Malaysia's active engagement in the global digital and AI governance reflects its broader vision of creating a balanced and inclusive international order, anchored in equity and shared progress, he added. Anwar also reiterated Malaysia's position on multilateralism, that is it is vital for global stability, shared prosperity and sovereign dignity. 'For multilateralism to endure, it must do more than express common values. It must deliver tangible outcomes. It must respond to the realities of a world where markets are fragmenting faster than rules can adapt.' Hence, he said Malaysia welcome Brics' commitment to an inclusive, rules-based trading system. 'Malaysia's 2025 Asean Chairmanship theme – 'Inclusivity and Sustainability' – aligns closely with those priorities,' said the prime minister. The Brics group — which serves as a political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries of the Global South with collaboration across diverse sectors — was initially established by Brazil, Russia, India and China. It later expanded with the inclusion of South Africa in 2011, followed by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023, and Indonesia in 2024. Malaysia, as well as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Thailand, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, were accepted as Brics partner countries. Anwar arrived earlier today to attend the 17th Brics Leaders' Summit hosted by Brazil at the invitation of President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, He is being accompanied by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz; Minister of Transport Anthony Loke; Miri member of parliament Chiew Choon Man; and Paya Besar member of parliament Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah. — Bernama

Anwar, Modi explore deeper trade ties, Indian Institute of Technology campus in Malaysia at Brics sidelines
Anwar, Modi explore deeper trade ties, Indian Institute of Technology campus in Malaysia at Brics sidelines

Malay Mail

time07-07-2025

  • Business
  • Malay Mail

Anwar, Modi explore deeper trade ties, Indian Institute of Technology campus in Malaysia at Brics sidelines

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, held on the sidelines of the 17th Brics Summit here on Sunday (Monday morning in Malaysia), touched on trade and investment opportunities as well as the proposed establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Malaysia. 'We discussed the significant potential for expanding strategic cooperation between Malaysia and India in various fields, including trade, investment, digital technology, and defence,' Anwar said in a statement released after their meeting. He also welcomed Indian companies' interest in investing in future-oriented sectors in Malaysia such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and the aerospace industry. 'We are also committed to continuing to strengthen people-to-people relations through cooperation in the areas of culture, tourism, and education, which includes the proposal to set up the IIT campus in Malaysia,' he said. IITs are a group of premier engineering and technology institutes in India. Both leaders also emphasised the importance of ensuring regional peace and stability, and expressed support for just and peaceful resolutions to international issues such as Palestine and Jammu-Kashmir. Anwar said Malaysia welcomed efforts to strengthen Asean–India relations with the Asean–India Summit scheduled to be held in October, in line with the spirit of cooperation for mutual benefit. 'May the strong ties between Malaysia and India continue to grow for the benefit and well-being of the people of both nations,' he added. Anwar, who is also the minister of finance, described the meeting as brief but solid with meaningful content. Both leaders last met during the 21st Asean-India Summit in Laos last year. During the latest meeting, Anwar was accompanied by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Also present was India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. Malaysia is India's third-largest trading partner in Asean, with total trade valued at US$20.02 billion (RM84.5 billion) in 2023-2024, accounting for about 17 per cent of India's total trade with Asean. Anwar arrived here on Saturday to attend the Brics summit hosted by Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Malaysia officially became a Brics Partner Country on January 1 this year. — Bernama

MEEZA signs agreement with a global hyper-scaler to utilize the under-construction 4MW data centre capacity
MEEZA signs agreement with a global hyper-scaler to utilize the under-construction 4MW data centre capacity

Zawya

time02-07-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

MEEZA signs agreement with a global hyper-scaler to utilize the under-construction 4MW data centre capacity

Partnership to Leverage Expanded Data Centre Capacity Over a Term Exceeding 10 Years Doha, Qatar – MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public), Qatar's leading Managed IT Services and Data Centres provider, is proud to announce the signing of a strategic long-term agreement with a global hyper-scaler, marking a major milestone in its growth trajectory and further solidifying Qatar's position in the global digital economy. This agreement will see the global technology leader utilize MEEZA's newly announced 4 Megawatt (MW) data centre expansion, which is part of the company's strategic efforts to scale up its digital infrastructure to meet demand. The total contract value exceeds QAR 350 million and spans a period of more than 10 years, underscoring the trust placed in MEEZA's world-class capabilities and the long-term vision of both organizations. Mr. Mohamed Ali Al-Ghaithani, Chief Executive Officer of MEEZA, stated: "This agreement reflects our firm commitment of enhancing digital capabilities across key sectors such as Government Sector, financial services, education, healthcare and smart cities. It also supports a wide range of advanced solutions in the areas of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud services and cybersecurity. This collaboration stands as future evidence of MEEZA's strategic global position as a trusted partner and digital enabler for the world's leading technology companies. We take pride in our pivotal role in driving Qatar's digital transformation and contributing to innovation". The additional 4 MW capacity will be integrated into MEEZA's state-of-the-art network of data centres, engineered to deliver unmatched reliability, scalability and energy efficiency. This expansion aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the recently launched Digital Agenda 2030, reinforcing MEEZA's commitment to accelerating Qatar's digital transformation. -Ends- About MEEZA MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public) is an established end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider founded in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), that aims to accelerate the growth of the country and the region through the provision of world-class services and solutions, while providing the Qatari people and others throughout the region with opportunities to undertake fulfilling careers in the IT industry. The company has five certified data centres, known as M-VAULTs, offering a guaranteed uptime of 99.98% built to comply with the most exacting international standards enabling businesses to benefit from greater efficiencies and reduce risks. MEEZA's offerings include Managed IT Services, Data Centre Services, Cloud Services, and IT Security Services, in addition to expertise in Smart Cities Solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI). MEEZA has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Best ICT Service Provider Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, in addition to the Best Cloud Solution Award of the Year 2022 at the Qatar Digital Business Awards, presented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. In addition, MEEZA won Most Innovative ICT Services Provider Award of the Year 2023 in Qatar by Global Business Outlook Awards. These prestigious recognitions highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding services for our clients. For more information, please visit:

Qatar: Meeza in $96.15mln pact with global hyper-scaler; to utilise its 4MW data centre capacity expansion
Qatar: Meeza in $96.15mln pact with global hyper-scaler; to utilise its 4MW data centre capacity expansion

Zawya

time02-07-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Qatar: Meeza in $96.15mln pact with global hyper-scaler; to utilise its 4MW data centre capacity expansion

Qatar - Meeza, Qatar's leading Managed IT services and data centres provider, has signed a strategic long-term agreement valued at more than QR350mn with a global hyper-scaler, marking a major milestone in its growth trajectory and further solidifying Qatar's position in the global digital economy. This agreement will see the global technology leader utilise Meeza's newly announced 4 megawatt (MW) data centre expansion, which is part of the company's strategic efforts to scale up its digital infrastructure to meet demand. The total contract value exceeds QR350mn and spans a period of more than 10 years, underscoring the trust placed in Meeza's world-class capabilities and the long-term vision of both organisations. "This agreement reflects our firm commitment of enhancing digital capabilities across key sectors such as government sector, financial services, education, healthcare and smart cities," said Mohamed Ali al-Ghaithani, chief executive officer of Meeza. It also supports a wide range of advanced solutions in the areas of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud services and cybersecurity, he said, adding this collaboration stands as future evidence of Meeza's strategic global position as a trusted partner and digital enabler for the world's leading technology companies. The additional 4MW capacity will be integrated into Meeza's network of data centres, engineered to deliver unmatched reliability, scalability and energy efficiency. This expansion aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the recently launched Digital Agenda 2030, reinforcing Meeza's commitment to accelerating Qatar's digital transformation. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (

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