SHARE British outsourcing company Serco is teaming up with Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence and cloud computing company Group 42 to promote the adoption of innovative technology by government clients in the Middle East and drive a shift towards data-driven operations. The partnership will combine the resources of both companies in a non-equity agreement. Together, they will target government clients across the transport, aviation, healthcare, smart cities and defence sectors. “We are committed to growing our business in the region and working with local partners to bridge capability gaps,” said Phil Malem, chief executive of Serco Middle East. “As a technology-led business enabled by people, we immediately saw a strategic fit with G42.”