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SBM will expand their IFS practice into Aerospace and Defence , Energy Utilities and Resources , Manufacturing , Construction and Engineering , Telecommunications and Service industries and offer an array of services to IFS customers including business consulting and customised technical support offerings .

At the heart of the partnership is a joint investment in local Saudi talent covering areas such as sales upskilling training and IFS certification .

Together , IFS and SBM are making significant investments into expanding the already existing market footprint of IFS solutions in the kingdom that will create jobs and opportunities for local talent and enable Saudi enterprises to compete on a global scale using the latest and most advanced Industrial AI technology , IFS . ai .

With SBM ’ s market experience in technology solutions across four decades and IFS ’ s industry depth and expertise in Industrial AI and enterprise software , the new partnership commits to uphold their shared values and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving proven returns on investment .

At the heart of the partnership is a joint investment in local Saudi talent covering areas such as sales upskilling training and IFS certification programme for young graduates . This talent pool will help in contributing to Saudi Arabia ’ s digital modernisation efforts and add value to the skilled workforce .

Simon Niesler , Chief Revenue Officer at IFS , said , “ We see tremendous opportunity in Saudi Arabia and are focused on delivering our Industrial AI and enterprise cloud solutions to align with the Saudi Vision 2030 . The country is making rapid progress in modernisation and diversifying the economy through world digital transformation , infrastructure development and innovation . “ It is only fitting that we partner with Saudi Arabia ’ s technology solutions provider ,

Essam Alshiha , CEO of SBM with Simon Niesler , Chief Revenue Officer at IFS

Saudi Business Machines , to establish a dedicated Saudi-based IFS practice . This will enable us to leverage their local talent and strengths to accelerate growth in the region and gain a competitive edge .”

Fadhel Al-Shaikh , Vice President-Business Technology . Solutions at SBM , said , “ This strategic partnership between Saudi Business Machines and IFS leverages SBM ’ s 40 + years of IT technology expertise in the Saudi market alongside IFS ’ s cutting-edge enterprise solutions .

We are fully aligned with Saudi Arabia ’ s ambitious Vision 2030 goals , particularly in driving digital transformation and promoting innovation across all sectors . Together , we will empower Saudi organisations to reach unprecedented levels of operational efficiency and excellence .”

IFS is the world ’ s provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make , service , and power our planet . Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods , maintain complex assets , and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI to enhance productivity , efficiency , and sustainability . IFS Cloud is a fully composable AIpowered platform , designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers ’ specific requirements and business evolution . It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning , ERP , Enterprise Asset Management , EAM , Supply Chain Management , SCM , and Field Service Management , FSM . •

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