MUSCAT: Gulf Dox, in collaboration with Serenity, has unveiled blockchain-powered data storage solutions for the Omani market.
The common practice in the market is that data solutions are still involved with conventional technology based on Web 2.0 technologies. Gulf Dox, an Omani company, is introducing data storage solutions based on Web 3.
"Our partnership with Serenity is to introduce another layer of security of service integration in data management and data storage. Serenity is bringing in the state-of-the-art technology based on blockchain to enable us to store the data in a more efficient way. Both of us will integrate to provide the solution for storage of soft data in Oman and the region," said Faris al Balushi, Executive Director of Gulf Dox.
Serenity has its storage facility in Oman.
In addition to the data centre in Oman, Serenity has other centres in the pipeline, said Venkat Naga, CEO, Serenity. "Our objective is to provide secure, scalable and accessible blockchain solutions for data storage. The partnership with Gulf Dox opens doors to Oman and the GCC. In addition to Oman, we have a system in India, Amsterdam, and other parts of the globe.
The security is the key factor, according to Farsh Fallah, Chief Operating Officer, Serenity; they will not be using the normal log-in method to access and will be using a biometric system.
"We specialise in secured data management and distribution. The data will stay super secure and unhackable. We are using the most advanced technology available today, and it is definitely the first in the region. The important part is that the data will be in Oman and will never leave the country," he explained.
He pointed out that most of the hacking happens at the log-on and sign-in stage.
"We have done away with that, and for our system we use a card with biometrics on it." Everyone has data, from governments, businesses, SMEs and individuals.
"The important aspect is to keep data secured whether it is on your mobile or in the server. The other part of data storage is that it should be easily accessible. Our data centre is inside Oman and serving you from inside Oman. We started our journey from digitising documentation, and now we are moving to the next stage —data security," said Sreekumar P, General Manager, Gulf Dox.
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