{"id":519554,"date":"2025-12-12T08:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=519554"},"modified":"2025-12-12T08:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T03:50:51","slug":"zong-inaugurates-pakistans-tier-iii-certified-data-center-in-islamabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/zong-inaugurates-pakistans-tier-iii-certified-data-center-in-islamabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Zong inaugurates Pakistan\u2019s tier-III certified data center in Islamabad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nZong on Wednesday inaugurated a Tier-III certified data center at its headquarters in Islamabad, marking an addition to Pakistan\u2019s digital infrastructure. The centre is intended to support cloud services, enterprise solutions, artificial intelligence applications, Internet of Things (IoT), and enhanced cybersecurity capabilities.<br \/>\nThe Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja attended the ceremony as chief guest, alongside senior government officials and representatives from the technology sector. Officials said the facility would contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening the country\u2019s digital and technological ecosystem. Addressing the event, the federal minister said that improved digital infrastructure is essential for economic growth, innovation, and employment generation, according to Gwadar Pro on Thursday.<br \/>\nShe noted that investment in data centers and related technologies plays an important role in advancing Pakistan\u2019s digital transformation goals. Zong Chief Executive Officer Huo Junli said the company views the facility as part of its broader involvement in Pakistan\u2019s telecommunications and information technology sector.<br \/>\nHe added that initiatives in cloud computing and digital platforms are aimed at supporting businesses and users as digital services expand across the country.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Zong on Wednesday inaugurated a Tier-III certified data center at its headquarters in Islamabad, marking an addition to Pakistan\u2019s digital infrastructure. The centre is intended to support cloud services, enterprise solutions, artificial intelligence applications, Internet of Things (IoT), and enhanced cybersecurity capabilities. 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