In cooperation with Microsoft to implement the digital transformation program
Emirates Global Aluminium applies the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Microsoft Cloud will enable EGA to achieve significant energy savings.
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Emirates Global Aluminium, yesterday, announced its cooperation with Microsoft Emirates in applying the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution and large-scale digital transformation, with the aim of following international best practices in the aluminum sector, and enhancing the sustainability of computing operations in the company.
The company stated, in a statement, that under the new agreement, the two companies will work together to implement the digital transformation program for EGA operations through various digital applications, such as artificial intelligence and building a huge database.
EGA and Microsoft will take advantage of intelligent cloud computing to accelerate and scale the development of new digital solutions, moving a third of EGA's server infrastructure and applications to the Microsoft Azure cloud.
Through digital transformation and continuous enhancement of efficiency, the "Microsoft Cloud" will enable EGA to achieve significant energy savings.
EGA estimates that the total energy consumption in computing operations will be reduced by up to 65%, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 80%.
Abdul Nasser bin Kalban, Executive Director of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “As part of our commitment to continuous innovation and development, we are currently working to transform the work experience for our employees by integrating the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution into the company’s operations and digital transformation.”
He added, "Thanks to our cooperation with (Microsoft), we will be able to accelerate and expand this transformation, to set an example in digital operations for the aluminum sector and the entire region."
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