Dubai:Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Dell Technologies to explore cooperation in developing advanced technology solutions aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and business continuity. The collaboration seeks to support the modernization of the smart grid and substations and expand the use of edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and data management.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU reflects DEWA's commitment to expanding partnerships with leading global technology companies to explore innovative solutions that support cyber and operational resilience. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, emphasized the importance of aligning with Dubai's vision to position itself as a model for smart and sustainable infrastructure, using AI to enhance electricity and water service efficiency and reliability.
The agreement was signed by Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, and Walid Yehia, Managing Director for the South Gulf at Dell Technologies. Yehia highlighted the collaboration's focus on creating a secure, intelligent, and resilient digital foundation to modernize smart infrastructure and promote AI-driven innovation.
The areas of cooperation between DEWA and Dell Technologies include exploring reference designs and pilot projects to modernize smart grid operations, improve reliability, and enhance operational recovery capabilities. Additionally, the partnership aims to implement advanced edge computing solutions with centralized management of remote and field sites.