SAP has announced the availability of its SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, exclusively for regulated customers. This collaboration aims to support Saudi government organizations and critical national infrastructure entities by providing scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions.
SAP BTP is an advanced innovation platform designed for SAP applications in the cloud, offering a unified environment that integrates application development, automation, data and analytics, integration, and AI capabilities. By prioritizing data sovereignty, the initiative ensures compliance with local regulations and aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Mohammed Al Romaizan, Vice President of SAP Saudi Arabia, expressed excitement over the launch, stating, “We are delighted that SAP BTP is now available for our Saudi regulated customers on Google Cloud’s in-country region. This enables government organizations and critical national infrastructure entities to leverage advanced cloud services while maintaining their data locally. SAP BTP provides a foundation for integrating and extending SAP and third-party applications, empowering organizations to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge.”
Bader Almadi, Country Manager for Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, emphasized the importance of the partnership, saying, “Our strategic collaboration with SAP further underscores our commitment to regulated industries in Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The availability of SAP BTP on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia unlocks tremendous potential for regulated customers, providing a secure and sovereign environment to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. This will enable organizations to innovate quickly, optimize costs, and enhance their competitive advantage while ensuring compliance with local regulations.”
The local deployment of SAP BTP in Saudi Arabia offers significant benefits, including reduced latency and improved application performance. The scalable infrastructure supports growth without the need for extensive on-premises hardware investments. Additionally, organizations can access a robust partner ecosystem, with over 2,800 partners leveraging SAP BTP for application development, extending its capabilities and delivering specialized solutions.
This collaboration aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 by fostering economic diversification and digital transformation, driving innovation and growth within government and critical infrastructure sectors.
*Note: A regulated customer refers to any government organization or private sector entity in Saudi Arabia involved with critical national infrastructure, as defined in the updated Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC-2:2024) issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority in Saudi Arabia.
