Beyon Solutions acquired Link Development, expanding its digital transformation services. This move enhances Beyon’s offerings and reach, creating a major regional hub. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is the eighth exit for investment firm A15.
Google Cloud’s Doha Summit celebrated a year of growth and AI innovation in Qatar, with over 1,000 attendees highlighting the impact of Google Cloud’s services. Discussions focused on AI advancements, digital transformation, and future potential, emphasizing the region’s growing digital landscape.
Aveva has opened a new office in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to enhance local service and support digital transformation in line with Vision 2030. The office will provide sales, services, project management, and technical support, and aims to leverage AI, ML, and Data Management to promote industrial sustainability.
The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) launched Transform 4.0, an initiative under Operation 300bn to fast-track digital transformation in manufacturing. The programme aims to support 100 manufacturers in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, enhance sustainability, and position UAE-based manufacturers as global leaders in digital transformation.
Lenovo and Alat have partnered to establish a regional MEA headquarters and a PC and server manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. This strategic collaboration includes a $2 billion convertible bond issuance, enhancing Lenovo’s global presence and supporting the MEA region’s IT growth. Alat aims to create a sustainable technology manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia.
Enoc Group has modernized its on-premises and cloud infrastructure with Commvault’s AI-powered solutions, improving operational efficiency, reducing overheads, and ensuring business continuity. By leveraging Commvault’s hybrid cloud security and data protection systems, Enoc achieved significant time and cost savings, enhancing cybersecurity and data management across its network.
Smart home devices are booming in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with six million devices integrated into Alexa users’ lives. In 2023, users initiated 130 million smart home actions and 100 million music requests. The region saw a 50% YoY increase in smart home customers and a 90% increase in connected devices.
Swiss GRC has launched its flagship product, the GRC Toolbox, in the Middle East with a new office in Dubai. The GRC Toolbox offers advanced, customizable solutions in Arabic to help organizations enhance governance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risks effectively, supporting the region’s digital transformation.
Mikenopa expands into Saudi Arabia, partnering with AstroLabs to provide advanced digital solutions for the hospitality sector. This move aims to enhance guest experiences and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, positioning the country as a leading destination for tourism and investment.
OneOrder, an Egyptian logistics and supply chain tech company for the HoReCa industry, raised $16 million in a Series A round to expand into the GCC region. The company aims to streamline supply chains with AI-assisted technology, enhancing operations for over 1,370 customers with comprehensive solutions.
