NourNet Officially Registered as a Cloud Computing Service Provider with CST (formerly CITC)
NourNet is pleased to announce that it is now registered as a Cloud Computing Service Provider with CITC in Saudi Arabia. At NourNet, we always strive to provide the best services to our customers and empower them through the latest cloud computing technologies, our 3 strategically located data centers across the Kingdom including our Tier 3 data center, make us proud to provide robust digital services that meet growing market needs.
NourNet runs a network of carrier-neutral data centers in Riyadh and Dammam, our data centers have a capacity of over 500 racks, preferred by clients of all sizes belonging to a multitude of industry verticals. Offering a flexible pack of services that include shared or dedicated racks, caged racks and dedicated purpose-built rooms.
The Strategic Value of Carrier-Neutral Data Centers
NourNet’s carrier-neutral status in Riyadh and Dammam is a significant advantage for Saudi enterprises. Unlike provider-locked facilities, a carrier-neutral data center allows clients to connect with multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and network carriers within a single environment.
- Redundancy: Eliminates single points of failure by allowing diverse path routing.
- Cost-Efficiency: Fosters a competitive environment where clients can choose the best connectivity rates.
- Performance: Facilitates low-latency connections through direct access to the Saudi Internet Exchange (SAIX) and various global peering points.
Reliability at Scale: Tier 3 Standards and Beyond
Our flagship data center is an ANSI/TIA-942 Rated-3 Certified facility, ensuring that mission-critical operations remain online 24/7. This “Level 3” classification means the infrastructure features redundant power and cooling systems, allowing for maintenance without any service interruption.
- Power Capacity: Supported by a 10MVA power allocation with N+1 generator redundancy.
- Space: Over 4,500 m² of whitespace designed for high-density computing and AI workloads.
- Physical Security: Multi-layered security including biometric access and 24/7 overlapping CCTV surveillance.
Supporting the “Cloud First” Policy and Vision 2030
NourNet’s registration with CST (Communications, Space and Technology Commission) aligns perfectly with the Saudi Government’s “Cloud First” Policy. This registration ensures that our cloud services comply with the Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework (CCRF) and Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC). By providing a secure, locally-hosted cloud platform, we enable government entities and private firms to migrate their workloads with the assurance that their data residency and sovereignty requirements are fully met, directly contributing to the digital transformation goals of Saudi Vision 2030.