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Al Bawaba
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
stc group Empowers Saudi Arabia's Key Sectors with Launch of the Business-Critical Network
stc group has unveiled its latest wireless communications network, the Business-Critical Network, designed to revolutionize connectivity for Saudi Arabia's most critical sectors, including government, healthcare, and oil and gas. As one of the first networks of its kind in the kingdom, it delivers high-speed, high-availability, and encrypted communication capabilities, empowering industries to operate with unparalleled efficiency and resilience. The network is engineered with future-readiness at its core, offering seamless adaptability and compatibility with emerging and evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence, edge computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Compliant with global Mission Critical and 3GPP standards, the network is built on a dedicated LTE network that spans the entire Kingdom and is engineered to meet the highest benchmarks for security, reliability and agility. It is specifically tailored to address the unique demands of business-critical operations, where high-stakes environments require split-second decision-making and flawless communication. Its scalable architecture paves the way for next-generation innovations, including autonomous operations, real-time situational awareness, and advanced crowd management solutions, empowering industries to stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic and data-driven world. 'The launch of the Business-Critical Network marks a new era of critical communications for Saudi Arabia,' said Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer at stc group. 'This purpose-built network sets a new benchmark for mission-critical communications, empowering key industries with the speed, security, and intelligence needed to operate in high-pressure environments. It reflects our commitment to enabling national sectors with future-ready capabilities and cementing stc group's position as a trusted partner in advancing the Kingdom's digital future.' The Business-Critical Network delivers a robust, all-in-one solution for essential digital communications, offering advanced features such as encrypted push-to-talk, shock-resistant devices, emergency alerts, and secure group messaging. Purpose built for high-demand environments, the network integrates artificial intelligence to enable smarter decision-making, predictive maintenance, and heightened situational awareness across complex operations. 'As the sales arm behind this groundbreaking launch, we are proud to deliver a service that meets the unique communication needs of critical industries,' said Eng. Khaled Al-Dharrab, CEO of specialized by stc. 'The Business Critical Network empowers organizations to strengthen operational control, improve responsiveness, and elevate safety —ensuring seamless performance even in the most demanding and high-pressure environments. The launch of the Business Critical Network responds to the growing need for reliable, resilient communications across Saudi Arabia's vital sectors. With cutting-edge speed and a steadfast emphasis on security, the system is poised to become a cornerstone for industries ranging from critical infrastructure to public safety and emergency response. This milestone reinforces stc group's commitment to driving national connectivity and technological advancement in support of the Saudi Vision 2030.
TECHx
11-02-2025
- Business
- TECHx
stc Group and AWS Forge Digital Transformation Partnership - TECHx Media stc Group and AWS Forge Digital Transformation Partnership
stc Group and AWS Forge Digital Transformation Partnership stc Group, a digital enabler, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive cloud provider, to accelerate digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. This partnership recognizes stc Group as an AWS System Integrator Premier Partner, the highest AWS Partner Tier, positioning the company at the forefront of cloud and AI-driven innovation in the region. The partnership combines AWS's robust cloud infrastructure and generative AI/ML services, including Amazon Bedrock, with stc Group's capabilities to power digital innovation across key sectors in Saudi Arabia. These sectors include healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, industrial, logistics, and government, contributing to the country's Vision 2030 goals. stc Group will leverage AWS's global expertise to deliver secure, scalable cloud and AI solutions tailored to businesses in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, including Bahrain and Kuwait. This strategic collaboration will offer businesses of all sizes comprehensive guidance on migrating to AWS cloud and adopting generative AI/ML services. By advancing cloud adoption across industries, the partnership will simplify the integration of cutting-edge technologies, helping businesses unlock new growth opportunities in the AI-driven economy without the complexities often associated with digital transformation. The collaboration also emphasizes local content development, sustainability initiatives, and knowledge sharing to support the region's talent pool. Both companies are committed to empowering Saudi talent, promoting sustainable growth, and contributing to a knowledge-driven future. Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer at stc Group, stated, 'Through this strategic partnership with AWS, we aim to create innovative solutions, nurture local talent, and advance the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia.' Tanuja Randery, Vice President, EMEA at AWS, added, 'This collaboration plays a significant role in advancing Saudi Vision 2030. Together, AWS and stc Group will empower organizations across sectors such as healthcare, finance, and education with the latest solutions, ensuring Saudi talent is equipped to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.' As cloud adoption and AI advancements continue to reshape Saudi Arabia's digital landscape, the partnership is poised to drive significant economic growth. According to PwC, AI is expected to contribute $130 billion USD to Saudi Arabia's economy by 2030, while IDC predicts the public cloud services market will reach nearly $4 billion by 2027, growing at an annual rate of 23%. This collaboration positions stc Group and AWS as key drivers of the Kingdom's digital transformation and future economic success.
Broadcast Pro
11-02-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
STC Group and AWS partner to drive digital transformation in KSA
This joint engagement will accelerate the Saudi Arabias deployment of cloud-based services and AI infrastructure, and support mega projects. STC Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic collaboration to advance digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. As part of this partnership, stc Group has been recognised as a System Integrator Premier partner, the highest AWS Partner Tier. The initiative will combine AWSs cloud infrastructure and generative AI/ML services, such as Amazon Bedrock, with stc Groups capabilities. This will scale cloud-based workloads and AI-powered innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, industrial, logistics and government sectors across the Middle East. stc Group will leverage AWSs global expertise to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customers in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait. Together, the companies will empower businesses of all sizes with secure, scalable and compliant cloud and AI solutions, unlocking new growth opportunities that align with Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 goals. stc Group and AWS will develop comprehensive guidance and services for stc Group customers to enable seamless migration to the AWS cloud and adoption of generative AI/ML services. In doing so, these solutions will advance cloud capabilities for more industries, propelling markets into the growing AI-driven economy without technical complexities. The strategic collaboration between stc Group and AWS focuses on integrating local content development, advancing sustainability initiatives and fostering knowledge sharing. Together, both companies aim to empower local talent, enhance cloud adoption, and shape a more sustainable, knowledge-driven future. Speaking about the collaboration, Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer of stc Group, said: 'AWS shares our vision of advancing the Kingdoms digital transformation. Through this strategic collaboration, the Group strategy and its subsidiaries to target critical sectors in the Kingdom, we will create cutting-edge solutions, develop local talent, and pave the way for a digitally advanced future in Saudi Arabia.' Tanuja Randery, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, AWS, added: This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in contributing towards achieving Saudi Vision 2030. It underlines technologys transformative role in advancing key sectors including healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, and industrial and logistics. Through this long-term partnership, AWS and stc Group will empower different organizations with the latest solutions, ensuring Saudi talent is equipped to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy. The AWS and stc Group collaboration arrives as cloud adoption and massive AI advancements continue to transform Saudis digital economy. According to PwC, AI will contribute $130bn to Saudis economy by 2030, while analysts IDC predict that the value of public cloud services will reach just under $4bn in 2027, growing by 23% annually over the next two years.
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Stc Group and AWS announce a landmark partnership to advance Saudi Arabia's digital transformation agenda
This joint engagement will accelerate the Saudi Arabia's deployment of cloud-based services and AI infrastructure, and support mega projects Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: stc Group, a leading digital enabler, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive cloud provider, today announced a strategic collaboration to advance digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. As part of this partnership, stc Group has been recognized as a System Integrator Premier partner, the highest AWS Partner Tier. The groundbreaking initiative will combine AWS's cloud infrastructure and generative AI/ML services, such as Amazon Bedrock, with stc Group's capabilities. This will scale cloud-based workloads and AI-powered innovation in sectors such as healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, industrial, logistics and government sectors across the Middle East. stc Group will leverage AWS's global expertise to deliver innovative solutions tailored to customers in Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait. Together, the companies will empower businesses of all sizes with secure, scalable, and compliant cloud and AI solutions, unlocking new growth opportunities that align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. stc Group and AWS will develop comprehensive guidance and services for stc Group customers to enable seamless migration to AWS cloud and adoption of generative AI/ML services. In doing so, these solutions will advance cloud capabilities for more industries, propelling markets into the growing AI-driven economy without technical complexities. The strategic collaboration between stc Group and AWS focuses on integrating local content development, advancing sustainability initiatives, and fostering knowledge sharing. Together, both companies aim to empower local talent, enhance cloud adoption, and shape a more sustainable, knowledge-driven future. Riyadh Muawad, Chief Business Officer in stc Group, added: 'AWS shares our vision of advancing the Kingdom's digital transformation. Through this strategic collaboration, the Group strategy and its subsidiaries to target critical sectors in the Kingdom, we will create cutting-edge solutions, develop local talent, and pave the way for a digitally advanced future in Saudi Arabia.' Tanuja Randery, Vice President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, AWS, said: 'This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in contributing towards achieving Saudi Vision 2030. It underlines technology's transformative role in advancing key sectors including healthcare, finance, sports, education, energy, and industrial and logistics. Through this long-term partnership, AWS and stc Group will empower different organizations with the latest solutions, ensuring Saudi talent is equipped to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy.' The AWS and stc Group collaboration arrives as cloud adoption and massive AI advancements continue to transform Saudi's digital economy. According to PwC, AI will contribute $130 billion USD to Saudi's economy by 2030, while analysts IDC predict that the value of public cloud services will reach just under US$4 billion in 2027, growing by 23 percent annually over the next two years. About stc Group: stc Group is a digital enabler, offering advanced solutions and driving a role in the digitalization process. The group provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. About Amazon Web Services Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development, deployment, and management from 105 Availability Zones within 33 geographic regions, with announced plans for 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to be Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth's Best Employer, and Earth's Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit and follow @AmazonNews.
