stc Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, through its AI division stc.AI, has introduced a cutting-edge Large Language Model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform. Powered by SambaNova’s advanced technology, the platform will run the world’s largest open-source frontier model, with Llama 405B, one of the most powerful AI language models globally, ensuring the fastest inference speeds.
The platform’s key feature, stc Enterprise GPT, is a state-of-the-art generative AI solution designed to create new content with unmatched inference speed. The platform’s integration and scalability will be seamless for enterprises, enabling them to harness the full potential of AI.
This open-source model will provide users within Saudi Arabia the opportunity to use, modify, and improve the software to meet their specific needs. It will also contribute to stc Group’s Enterprise GPT, empowering Saudi enterprises and developers and positioning the Kingdom as a leader in AI adoption and development.
Saud Alsheraihi, Vice President of Digital Solutions at stc Group, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “This partnership with SambaNova marks a significant milestone in empowering Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. We are offering a secure, scalable inferencing-as-a-Service platform that will unlock the full potential of data while maintaining complete control.”
Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems, commented, “We are excited to partner with stc to introduce KSA’s premier sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud. This platform runs the world’s largest open-source frontier models with unparalleled efficiency, showcasing groundbreaking innovation from both companies.”
The platform was showcased at LEAP 2025 and is scheduled for availability later this year.
