The strategic partnership underscores Tealium’s commitment to data privacy, residency, and AI innovation in the Middle East.
DUBAI, UAE | December 09, 2024 — Tealium, the largest independent and most trusted customer data platform (CDP), has entered into a global multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This partnership highlights Tealium’s investment in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, particularly the United Arab Emirates by aligning with regional data residency regulations and supporting the nation’s digital transformation initiatives.
By leveraging AWS’s secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, Tealium empowers enterprises in the MEA region to optimize AI-driven data collection, management, and activation solutions. This collaboration enables businesses to seamlessly access Tealium’s real-time CDP, ensuring compliance with local data privacy and residency requirements.
Tealium’s investment aligns with key UAE government initiatives, such as the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to position the nation as a global leader in AI by fostering innovation and advancing digital infrastructure. The UAE has demonstrated significant progress in AI adoption, with 42% of companies already utilizing AI in their operations. By adhering to local data localization regulations, Tealium supports the UAE’s goals of becoming a hub for technological excellence and a leader in digital transformation.
“As we expand our presence in the MEA region, we are committed to enabling enterprises to harness the power of AI-driven data strategies while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security,” said Robert Coyne, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Tealium EMEA. “This collaboration highlights our dedication to innovation and customer success, supporting businesses in achieving hyper-personalization and enhanced customer engagement.”
This SCA reinforces Tealium’s broader global commitment to expanding partnerships and driving innovation in the MEA region. In addition to AWS, Tealium collaborates with industry leaders like Amazon Ads, Snowflake, and The Trade Desk to deliver privacy-centric, AI-enhanced customer data solutions.
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About Tealium
As the most trusted CDP, Tealium connects data so businesses can better connect with their customers. Tealium’s real-time data infrastructure allows brands to power their AI models and activate data for enhanced in-the-moment experiences. Tealium’s turnkey integration ecosystem supports more than 1,300 built-in connections from the world’s most prominent technology experts. Tealium’s solutions include a real-time customer data platform with machine learning, tag management, an API hub, and data management solutions that make customer data more valuable, actionable, privacy-compliant, and secure. Named as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Customer Data Platforms™, more than 850 leading businesses globally trust Tealium to power their customer data strategies. For more information, visit www.tealium.com.
