On-Cloud AI : 중동 및 아프리카의 최종사용자 도입 동향(2025년)

AI and cloud computing are no longer separate technology initiatives they are converging into a unified strategy for innovation and scalability. This interdependence is shaping how enterprises in the MEA region invest, deploy, and derive value from both technologies. This IDC Perspective examines end-user trends relating to the adoption of AI on cloud in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The report is based on IDC surveys, primary research, interviews conducted in the region, and IDC FutureScape predictions."AI and cloud technologies are evolving together, with AI enhancing cloud-native systems and vice versa. Organizations in the MEA region are leveraging this synergy to drive digital transformation and co-innovate for competitive advantage. Enterprises in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasingly opting for local cloud providers that offer AI-enabled services without concerns around data residency requirements. This shows that users see cloud as the platform, but AI as the value driver, and compliance as the filter through which choices are made." - Nitesh Rathi, senior research analyst, IDC

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

• AI Is Everywhere
• National Focus and Local Investments Driving AI Growth in MEA
• AI Is Accelerating Cloud Adoption
• Early Signs of Preferences to Build AI on Private Cloud
• The Cost of AI Is a Rising Concern
• Integration, Sovereignty, and Skills Are Critical
• Impact of AI on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • Infrastructure as a Service
  • Platform as a Service
  • Software as a Service

Advice for the Technology Buyer

• Consider Cloud as the Foundation and Evaluate AI Solutions Designed for Cloud-Native Environments
• Tie AI and Cloud Initiatives to Business Value Realization
• Upskill Your Teams with the Latest AI Solutions
• Choose Cloud Partners that Accelerate AI Innovation Across Use Cases
• Consider Data Residency and AI Governance

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