Tech Mahindra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to establish a data, AI, and cloud centre of excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. The CoE will combine academic and socioeconomic goals to build national Hi-tech talent capacity, create high-quality jobs, promote digital innovation, and upscale small and medium enterprises, according to the company.
This collaboration aligns with Tech Mahindra’s DigitALL philosophy for total business transformation. As part of its NXT.NOW framework, Tech Mahindra invests in emerging technologies and solutions that enable digital transformation and meet the evolving needs of its customers.”Adoption of cloud, data, and AI will play a major role in Saudi Arabia’s IT and digital growth,” said Vice Minister at MCIT in Saudi Arabia. We are pleased to announce this collaboration with a digital leader, Tech Mahindra, which will bring global expertise and assets to Saudi Arabia and enable talent and IP creation in the coming years.”
The data & AI and cloud CoEs will facilitate the rapid and long-term adoption of data analytics and ethical AI. According to the company, it will continue to drive cloud-enabled transformation across industries in order to develop local assets, intellectual property (IP), and promote a cognitive approach across smart services in order to contribute to Saudi Vision 2030’s digital-led transformation objectives.