Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed that it is now a Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) certified Cloud Service Provider (CSP) in the UAE.

DESC has developed a CSP Security Standard, which outlines necessities and regulations for CSPs and those companies consuming any cloud services. The CSP Security Standard mandates CSPs to comply with global quality practices for cloud services. It is based on international data security requirements such as ISO/IEC 27001:2013; ISO/IEC 27002:2013; ISO/IEC 27017:2015; ISR:2017 v.02 and CSA Cloud Control Matrix 3.0.1.

As part of the extensive DESC certification process, Moro Hub has applied the Information Security Management System, complying with all global standards for CSPs. These controls have been then confirmed by a complete auditing process by an external certification body appointed by DESC. Ensuring compliance with the CSP Security Standard is a obligatory requirement for CSPs searching to grant cloud services for government and semi-government entities in Dubai.

Mohammad Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, said, The certification demonstrates Moro Hubs commitment to offering safe cloud computing platform and services to our customers. As a DESC certified CSP, our clients are aware that we have enduring with a particular method to make sure all their cloud service necessities are being met as per optimal global standards and quality practices. The certification further strengthens Moro Hubs role as customers desired partner for their end-to-end cloud service demands.

While issues around trust, security and data residency might have decelerated the adoption rate of cloud services in the region, there is no query about the segments ability for growth. According to a latest report by research association Gartner, public cloud services revenue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is estimated to amount to almost $3 billion in 2020, a raise of 21% year over year.

When it comes to cloud services, customers largest reservations have been around security and data privacy issues, migration costs, lack of market maturity and non-alignment with IT or business requirements. With the segment predicted to strengthen exponentially, those clients who tackle these troubles early on will be far in advance of the curve. As a specialist, Moro Hub is devoted to assisting clients in their cloud and digital transformation goals, Mohammad Bin Sulaiman added

Moro Hubs cloud operations and data storage infrastructures are entirely operational within the UAE. The companys cloud platform is designed to meet the complete privacy and data security requirements of its customers.

The CSP Security Standard and compliance requirements described by DESC helps clients to associate with credible and proven service providers such as Moro Hub to house their essential workloads in the cloud-hosted data center, Mohammad Bin Sulaiman concluded.