COUNTRY FOCUS : SAUDI ARABIA
Propelled and aligned by Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 , digital technologies are transforming every facet of this Middle East technology hub . Executives from Software AG , Acronis , ALEC and PROVEN Robotics share their forecasts of this impact in the technology , construction , data centre , data compliance , and healthcare industries .
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Driven by Vision 2030 , Saudi Arabia is witnessing a significant transformation of its digital landscape . This ambitious programme aims to diversify the economy and reduce its reliance on oil revenues by investing in technology and innovation .
The Saudi Vison 2030 has created opportunities for the country through the 11 + industry programmes and 15 + Giga Projects . The only challenge is for the private sector to match up with the pace at which the Saudi Government is moving to achieve its Vision 2030 goals .
“ If private sector entities find themselves challenged to keep up with the speed of the Saudi Government ’ s transformative efforts , it becomes crucial to reassess and adapt their strategies to thrive in the dynamic Saudi market ,” says Mamdouh Al Olayan , Country Manager Saudi Arabia , Software AG .
“ As Saudi Arabia strives to lead globally in technology and innovation , the urgency for robust cybersecurity measures is intensifying . In line with Saudi Vision 2030 , the Saudi Arabia is not only advancing its technological capabilities but also strengthening its cybersecurity defences ,” says Alexander Ivanyuk , Technology Director , Acronis .
The rise of data-driven services and technologies demand that businesses not only embrace this digital transformation but also comply with stringent regulatory frameworks that govern data privacy and protection . In this context , local data centres play a
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