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Marie Ekeland launches 2050, a new fund with radically ambitious, long-term goals

TechCrunch

Marie Ekeland has unveiled her next act — and it’s a new fund called 2050. With 2050, Ekeland is going back to the drawing board with a different vision when it comes to investment thesis, fund structure and the firm’s own values. As the name suggests, 2050 has a lot of time to think about these issues.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO

Data sovereignty and the development of local cloud infrastructure will remain top priorities in the region, driven by national strategies aimed at ensuring data security and compliance. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

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Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC. What steps do you think organizations in the Middle East will take in 2025 to strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure? The Internet of Things is gaining traction worldwide.

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Cloudera and AWS Partner to Deliver Cost-Efficient and Sustainable Infrastructure for AI and Analytics

Cloudera

As organizations adopt a cloud-first infrastructure strategy, they must weigh a number of factors to determine whether or not a workload belongs in the cloud. By optimizing energy consumption, companies can significantly reduce the cost of their infrastructure. Sustainable infrastructure is no longer optional–it’s essential.

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Huawei Cloud unveils AI-Native innovations at MWC 2025, driving digital transformation in the Middle East

CIO

The company unveiled its next-generation 5G infrastructure, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and greater efficiency. This is particularly relevant for the UAE, which has set ambitious sustainability goals, including its Net Zero 2050 plan.

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IDC Directions: The META region’s path to AI-Driven digital transformation

CIO

As organizations work to embed AI into their operations, investment in the necessary infrastructure, platforms, and skills will be key to supporting this transformation. Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure are expected to remain high on the agenda, particularly within the GCC countries.

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Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

CIO

Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] The future is renewable Growth in energy demand is unlikely to change. EIA , October 2021. [2]

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