Ooredoo has rebranded its data center business following an investment from Iron Mountain.

The company this week announced the spin-out of its data center unit, with the company now known as Syntys.

Previously known as Mena Digital Hub (MDH), Syntys is described as a standalone entity specialized in the design, construction, and management of data centers, relaunching with a “robust portfolio” of operational facilities and “ambitious expansion plans” across the region.

Ooredoo Group currently has 26 data centers in operation across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and Tunisia. Syntys has yet to launch a dedicated website detailing its portfolio.

The company raised QAR 2 billion ($551m) in bank financing late last year to accelerate its data center and AI business. Iron Mountain took a minority stake in MDH earlier this year.

Syntys said it has the ambition to scale its data center capacity to more than 120MW with an initial capital of $1 billion – further details weren’t shared. The company offers build-to-suit and suite solutions.

Sunita Bottse, who was appointed as CEO of MENA Digital Hub in June last year, remains CEO of the newly re-named company.

"The launch of Syntys is key to driving the future growth of the MENA region, allowing it to harness the rising demand for digital services and accelerate technological innovation across critical industries," said Bottse. "As a trusted digital infrastructure partner, we empower both the private and public sectors with the essential resources needed to foster long-term digital transformation and sustained business success in today's technology landscape."