KniTT has launched its AI-powered private cloud platform, Elysium, in the United Arab Emirates, marking the company’s expansion into the Middle East as businesses seek greater control over data security and digital infrastructure.
The company, a partner of the SEED Group under the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, said Elysium is designed to help organizations strengthen data sovereignty while addressing growing concerns over cybersecurity, compliance and reliance on public cloud providers.
KniTT said the platform enables enterprises to keep their data within their own infrastructure while benefiting from cloud automation, scalability and AI-powered capabilities. Unlike traditional public cloud services, Elysium allows businesses to deploy cloud technology on existing infrastructure, helping reduce latency, improve security and meet regulatory requirements.
The company said the platform is built on a Zero-Trust security framework and supports integration with public cloud environments. It also claims Elysium can lower total cost of ownership by at least 30%.
KniTT pointed to increasing demand for sovereign cloud solutions across the Gulf, citing strong investment in cloud infrastructure in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as organizations place greater emphasis on protecting sensitive data and maintaining operational control.
The launch comes as the region’s digital economy continues to expand. KniTT noted that the UAE aims to increase the digital economy’s contribution to GDP to 19.4% by 2031, while Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector continues to play a growing role in economic diversification.
