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Publication Date: 2026-01-11 07:02:00
Jeddah, KSA – Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced the successful deployment of its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) at Jeddah University, enhancing the educational institution’s classroom, lab, and remote learning experiences while surpassing cost-saving expectations.
Jeddah University, one of Saudi Arabia’s newest academic institutions, offers innovative programmes designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the Kingdom’s evolving job market. Its focus on digital learning underscores the university’s alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to establish a digitally driven, knowledge-based economy.
As one of the most modern Saudi public universities, Jeddah University is pioneering the ‘New Saudi University Mission’. Collaboration, innovation, and community impact underpin this initiative, which seeks to deliver a differentiated education through the integration of research and study. This makes virtual desktops indispensable to students, who rely on them to attend classes, participate in labs, collaborate with batchmates, and access learning resources in a secure and seamless manner.
When VDI-related operational costs, inconsistent performance, and IT management complexity began to affect students’ remote learning and research lab experiences, the University seized the opportunity to standardise on Nutanix. “We decided to get ahead of these issues by deploying a platform for secure, scalable,…
