Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology
The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology made a new agreement with the German software company SAP today.
Per the deal, the ministry and SAP will establish a technology training program for young Saudi professionals. They will also work together on the kingdom’s digitization efforts in the public sector. Moreover, SAP will provide the ministry with cloud cloud services and software to the Saudi telecommunications industry and smart cities, and help the Gulf state “accelerate the diversification of investments,” the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
“Our partnership with SAP will accelerate our ambitious goals to accelerate the Kingdom’s role as a global technology hub and will enable a more robust digital experiences across various sectors,” said Deputy Minister Nawaf Alhoshan, according to the agency.
SAP is a world-leading software producer focused on business management. They serve clients in a variety of industries, including banking, energy and defense. SAP’s cloud services make use of artificial intelligence, according to their website.
