Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Aramco and Microsoft have signed an agreement to advance industrial AI adoption across energy operations, focusing on operational efficiency, digital sovereignty, and workforce development. The partnership aims to integrate AI into core industrial systems while supporting Saudi Arabia’s broader digital transformation and technology innovation goals.
Aramco and Microsoft expand collaboration to explore industrial AI adoption, digital infrastructure optimization, and workforce development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The agreement focuses on strengthening operational efficiency, supporting digital sovereignty, and advancing large-scale industrial transformation aligned with the Kingdom’s broader technology and innovation objectives
IFS will spotlight its Industrial AI strategy at IFS Connect MEA 2025 in Riyadh, positioning AI as core to mission-critical operations in energy, aviation, construction, and telecom. With partnerships, acquisitions, and regional investments, IFS aims to align with Saudi Vision 2030 and cement its leadership in the Middle East’s AI-driven future.
IFS will showcase its industrial AI-powered Asset Lifecycle Management solutions at the World Utilities Congress in Abu Dhabi, helping utilities modernize infrastructure and enhance operational resilience. The launch of IFS Cloud 25R1 enables predictive maintenance and smarter decision-making to support energy transition and sustainability goals.
IFS has appointed Hannes Liebe as the new President for the APJMEA region. Liebe will drive growth, expand IFS’s footprint, and reinforce strategic partnerships across key markets like Saudi Arabia and Japan. His leadership aims to accelerate IFS’s business expansion, especially in Industrial AI and enterprise software.