Bringing Technological Sovereignty Home to the UAE
We design, manufacture, and support enterprise-class IT and AI infrastructure systems — from GPU servers to data platforms — all built, secured, and supported in the UAE.
Why Kerno
Producing datacenter-grade, globally competitive products
Powering end-to-end security and transparency of the manufacturing process
Powered by Kerno's team of seasoned global and local engineers
Enabled by Kerno’s manufacturing facility, localized supply chain, team of engineers, microelectronics warehouse, and customer support - all based in the UAE
R&D and engineering experts. Available 24 х 7 x 365. Minimal response time. Here to resolve any level of request complexity.
Our Products
Powerful GPU servers in 2U, 4U, 5U form factor with top of the line PCIe 5.0 and SXM GPUs
- Production deployment of ML/AI applications
- AI training and inferencing
1U and 2U rack servers based on latest Intel and AMD chips suitable for vast majority of enterprise use cases
- Access control
- Application
- DNS server
- Hyperconverged environments Virtualization
Maximum GPU and CPU compute packed in short depth 2U chassis
- Near edge environments
- Smart Factory
- Worker safety
- Safe City
- Traffic analytics
Kerno's Manufacturing Facility in the UAE
with expanded capacity in the future
Automation. Precision. Speed.
for every SMT component
for every PCB
to ensure precision and quality in every component
Security and transparency throughout the entire manufacturing process
Contributing to the UAE's Strategic Government Initiatives
Kerno Joins NextGen FDI
Dubai, UAE, May 28, 2025 – Kerno, a pioneering UAE-based manufacturer of enterprise IT infrastructure, has announced the launch of its first ready-for-production enterprise server units, backed by AED 100 million in investment. The announcement was made last week, during Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s flagship industrial platform hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).
Kerno is an important and welcome addition to the NextGenFDI program, contributing to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a technology-driven knowledge economy. With the rapid digitization of our societies, there is significant demand from large private and public sector organizations regionally and globally for the enterprise-class IT solutions and products that Kerno will design, develop, and manufacture in the UAE.
UAE-based Customer Support Team
Your Customer Support Options
| Cruise | Performance | Full Throttle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The incident reaction time (maximum priority) | within 4 hours | within 2 hours | within 1 hours |
| Support Line Request Resolution | 9x5 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Self-Service request registration 365x24x7 | |||
| Omnichannel support: Call-center, e-mail, self-service portal | |||
| Real-time request status monitoring | |||
| Spare parts for replacement | |||
| Dedicated Service Manager | - | - | |
| Reports | - | 2 times a year | quaterly |
| Updates installation | - | remote | |
| Preventive measures & maintenance | - | 2 times a year | quaterly |
| Root-cause analysis for critical incidents | - | - | |
| Fixed recovery time option | - | ||
| Remote monitoring | - |
How Kerno Collaborates with Customers
Committed to nurturing trusted, long-term partnerships
Focused on understanding unique customer goals and requirements
Ensuring end-to-end transparency, security and compliance at every step
Enabling direct access to Kerno’s team of founders
Who We Are
Our Mission & Vision
We design. Develop. Customize. Deploy Intellectual Property. Manufacture. Provide customer support & services. All in the UAE. To power the UAE's technological sovereignty and vision. For the UAE's present. For the UAE's future. For the Middle East. For the world. Planted and rooted in the heart of Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Our Team
Kerno’s Leadership Team
Christopher (Chris) is a global executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. He built his career at IBM, progressing from finance roles to VP of Sales and General Manager. Chris is a dynamic leader in the tech sector, with deep expertise in operations, pricing, and client success. He excels in building global teams, solving complex challenges, and driving personal and organizational growth.
Gene is a seasoned global business executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence within leading technology enterprises and his own IT ventures. With a proven ability to lead both vertical and matrix teams across diverse geographies, Gene has consistently delivered transformative results and established deep-rooted customer loyalty in highly competitive markets.
Gene’s career spans pivotal roles at IBM and other global technology organizations, where he built a reputation for identifying strategic opportunities, fostering innovation, and developing creative solutions that generate significant value for customers and stakeholders alike. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to establish and grow IT companies, seamlessly blending his expertise in business strategy with a hands-on approach to operational success.
Now deeply rooted in the UAE, Gene is dedicated to contributing to the communities he calls home by supporting innovation and technological growth. He strongly believes that national sovereignty over core technologies is essential for nations aspiring to global leadership. By fostering the ability to create and re-create critical technologies within their borders, countries can ensure resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Gene is passionate about collaborating with governments and industry leaders to cultivate environments where tech companies can thrive, empowering nations to lead globally. Guided by his motto, “Curiosity and people relations are keys to everything,” Gene works tirelessly to align his efforts with the UAE’s vision for a dynamic, innovative, and self-reliant economy.
Tero has 30 years of diverse experience as a global IT executive and a strategic mastermind behind results-driven technology transformation, growth and innovation initiatives at Nokia and other companies in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is a technology thought leader, innovative entrepreneur, investor, and a strategic advisor to startups, scaleups, and other companies looking to expand globally.
Anna is a global executive with 20+ years of leadership in telecom and IT, spanning corporate, board, and startup roles. She has led major transformations, launched large-scale tech projects, and built strong B2B and government partnerships. Known for her strategic mindset and team-first approach, Anna brings deep expertise in big data, organizational change, and cross-sector collaboration.
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