Introducing Desert Storm Computing: Our Gaza Strip Data Center
High-performance FPGA and GPU servers now available in the most contested real estate on Earth. What could go wrong?
Shalom and Welcome to the Worst Idea We’ve Had Yet
We’re thrilled to announce our newest data center location: The Gaza Strip! Because nothing says “reliable infrastructure” like active conflict zones.
Why Gaza? Why Not?
After extensive research (we looked at a map once), we’ve determined that Gaza offers unique advantages:
- Natural cooling: Courtesy of Mediterranean sea breeze and occasional explosions
- Security: Already has walls, checkpoints, and constant surveillance
- Affordable real estate: Previous tenants suddenly unavailable
- Redundant power: Generators running 24/7 (because the grid doesn’t)
Premium Features
🚀 Rocket-Fast Performance
Our servers are literally rocket-fast. Sometimes rockets fly over them. Sometimes into them. It’s exciting!
💥 Explosive Growth Potential
Your data might explode. Literally. We recommend multiple backups (stored elsewhere).
🏗️ Constantly Renovating
Our data center gets “renovated” regularly. By artillery. Fresh start every few months!
📡 Intermittent Connectivity
Internet access dependent on current political situation. Adds excitement to your API calls!
Server Specifications
The “Iron Dome” Package - $9,999/month
- CPU: Intel Xeon (may be Intel Gone depending on the day)
- GPU: NVIDIA A100 (Actually 100% available 0% of the time)
- FPGA: Xilinx Virtex (Virtually working)
- RAM: 512GB (Randomly Accessible, Maybe)
- Storage: 10TB SSD (Some Survival Doubted)
- Uptime SLA: Inshallah
The “Tunnel Vision” Package - $19,999/month
- Everything from Iron Dome, plus:
- Underground server placement
- Mystery network routes
- Surprise maintenance windows
- Complimentary hard hat
Unique Challenges (We Call Them Features)
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Access Control: Getting to your servers requires:
- 3 different permits
- UN escort
- Bulletproof vest (not provided)
- Extreme optimism
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Latency: Measured in milliseconds and diplomatic negotiations
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Data Sovereignty: Your data belongs to whoever controls the territory that day
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Maintenance Windows: Scheduled around:
- Ceasefires
- Religious holidays (all three religions)
- International condemnations
- Journalist visits
Customer Testimonials
“I wanted edge computing, but this is too edgy!” - Anonymous (for safety reasons)
“The latency spikes during airstrikes really add character to our real-time application” - Survival Games Inc.
“We saved money on disaster recovery testing—it’s built in!” - Optimist Corp
Compliance & Certifications
- ❌ ISO 27001 (Impossible to certify)
- ❌ SOC 2 (Society Obviously Concerned)
- ❌ GDPR (Good luck Determining Physical Region)
- ✅ Geneva Convention (Technically a civilian structure)
Network Connectivity
Your data travels through:
- Gaza → Egypt (if border is open)
- Egypt → Israel (if relations are good)
- Israel → Jordan (on Tuesdays)
- Jordan → The Cloud (eventually)
Alternative route: Carrier pigeon (included in Enterprise package)
Disaster Recovery Plan
Q: What’s your disaster recovery plan? A: Disaster IS the plan.
Q: What about data backups? A: We recommend keeping your original data. You’ll need it.
Q: How do you handle incidents? A: Which kind? Technical or military?
Pricing Disclaimer
Prices subject to change based on:
- Exchange rates
- Conflict intensity
- International sanctions
- Humanitarian aid availability
- Phase of the moon
Special Offers
- Peace Process Discount: 0% off (peace process also at 0%)
- Journalist Special: Free tour (helmet required)
- NGO Package: We donate your data to charity (without asking)
Coming Soon
- West Bank Expansion: Even more complicated!
- Golan Heights High Availability: Disputed redundancy!
- Sinai Desert Cold Storage: Very, very cold at night!
Terms of Service
By using our Gaza data center, you agree that:
- Uptime is a suggestion, not a guarantee
- “Act of God” includes everything
- We’re not responsible for anything, ever
- You have a really good sense of humor
SWA Gaza: Where your data goes to experience conflict resolution firsthand.
Warning: This data center may violate several international laws. And laws of physics. And common sense.