Kerno, a UAE-based manufacturer of enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions for data centres, has announced that its OKAM platform has achieved certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
The certification confirms that the OKAM platform meets the technical requirements for deployment of Windows Server workloads in enterprise environments. According to Kerno, organisations using systems built on the OKAM platform can run Microsoft Windows Server 2025 with support for enterprise workloads, virtualisation environments, and mission-critical applications.
“Our engineering and service teams continuously work on validating our infrastructure platforms through proof-of-concept testing, validated architectures, and certifications. Our internal lab enables us not only to complete vendor certification programs but also to test real enterprise scenarios and address specific technical requirements from our customers. This approach ensures that our platforms are thoroughly validated and ready to support demanding production environments,” Paul Smirnov, Deputy COO, kerno said in a statement.
What this means for enterprise customers
The certification is intended to give organisations confidence when deploying Microsoft technologies on Kerno infrastructure. It reinforces the company’s position in the delivery of infrastructure solutions for data centres, enterprise IT environments, and digital infrastructure projects across the region.
Kerno has described the certification as part of its strategy to ensure compatibility of its infrastructure platforms with enterprise software ecosystems and industry standards.
The company said the milestone further strengthens its ability to serve organisations that rely on Microsoft technologies across the Middle East region.




