INTELLIGENT CLOUD

With Digital Transformation fuelling significant change in the country ’ s business environment , organisations in Saudi Arabia and the wider region have seen a demand for agile and scalable IT infrastructures and business solutions that are not only efficient , but quick to adapt to changing scenarios , enabling seamless adoption of new technologies and encouraging new business models .

Ahmed Al-Faifi , Senior Vice President and General Manager , Middle East North , SAP , said , “ Cloud computing is a vital aspect of Saudi Arabia ’ s overall Digital Transformation strategy , in line with the country ’ s Vision 2030 . With SAP , cloud is not just about infrastructure , but more about innovation . We are collaborating with both the public and private sectors in the Kingdom to modernise , standardise and digitise their operations , resulting in new business models and revenue streams . For Saudi Arabia , cloud services are the true enablers of tomorrow ’ s highest value solutions , today .”

2022 has already delivered key milestones in the Kingdom ’ s move toward cloud adoption , with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology ( MCIT ) signing a memorandum of understanding with SAP on collaboration areas regarding SAP ’ s cloud services and software solutions to power the country ’ s communications and Information Technology landscape . SAP also received Class C certification of its cloud data centre in Saudi Arabia from the Communications and Information Technology Commission ( CITC ).

Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban , Managing Director , Turkey , Middle East and Africa , Google Cloud , stated : “ Since we joined the RISE programme , Google Cloud has driven tremendous momentum , with global brands like Siemens Energy , Carrefour , Cisco and Veolia selecting Google Cloud for their RISE deployment . And in Saudi Arabia , we are

Ahmed Al-Faifi , Senior Vice President and General Manager , Middle East North , SAP

beginning to see momentum from customers selecting Google Cloud for SAP RISE as businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the reliability , scalability and security that the cloud can provide . Together with SAP , we will support businesses in their Digital Transformation journeys in the Kingdom and maximise the potential of customers migrating to the cloud to achieve a compelling return on investment .”

Yannick Jacques , SAP EMEA Leader , Deloitte , added : “ Saudi Arabia is an ideal environment for the adoption of a cloud infrastructure – this approach reduces total cost of IT ownership and simplifies it , all while scaling infrastructure , reducing maintenance , accelerating business transformation , and enabling innovation acceleration . By working with SAP as our partner , Deloitte is delivering cloud solutions in the Kingdom today that enable tomorrow ’ s more digital world .”

The RISE on the Road tour , which is making a stop at major cities across the Middle East as well as in Europe and Africa , will bring leaders across industries and the eco-system coming together , with SAP showcasing its latest technologies and services targeted at organisations to better grow toward a complete Digital Transformation . •

INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS 4343