NEWS
Comptel and STC sign MoU to build
digital skills for Saudi Arabia
Comptel announced a joint initiative
with Saudi Arabia-based ICT operator
STC to help Saudi Arabia capitalise
on the new digital era and deliver
on its vision for 2030. As an aspiring
ICT leader with robust technology
infrastructure and a deep market
footprint, STC is a key driver for vision
2030.
Supported by Comptel’s thought
leadership in innovation, and its digital
service orchestration and application-
embedded intelligence capabilities,
the partnership is well-positioned
to execute on the vision. At the very
heart of vision 2030 lies innovation,
youth enablement, cost optimisation
and economic growth through new
revenue sources.
“STC and Comptel have been partners
for nearly two decades and ushered
Saudi Arabia into the era of GSM.
This memorandum of understanding
marks another chapter in our strategic
partnership, as we join hands to step
into the new digital era and make
strides toward vision 2030,” said
Nasser Al Nasser, Senior Vice President
of Technology and Operations, STC.
“The future that vision 2030 promises
will be shaped by youth – they will
make it a reality. Therefore, it is
of the utmost importance that we
instill the spirit of innovation and
entrepreneurship in this generation.”
“As a strategic partner of STC, we are
delighted to join them in supporting
local initiatives and nurturing the
talented youth who will play a major
role in realising the future of Saudi
Arabia,” said Juhani Hintikka, CEO,
Comptel. “Digital platforms and
artificial intelligence are two areas
that are ripe for innovation on a global
scale, and we look forward to seeing
what Riyadh’s budding entrepreneurs
will bring to the table.”
Hunt a Shark is the latest collaborative
initiative in a 20-year-old partnership
between Comptel and STC. It builds
on a programme launched in 2014
to develop the skills of Saudi Arabia’s
young IT professionals, educating
them on telecommunications
networks and Comptel’s product
suite, while enabling them for future
leadership positions within STC. ¡
Seclore expands role of channel
director to include Saudia Arabia
The role of Rohit Oberoi has now been expanded
to include Saudi Arabia
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INTELLIGENTCIO
Seclore Technologies, a provider of Enterprise Digital Rights Management
(EDRM) solutions, has announced the expansion of the role of Regional
Channel Director to enhance its Go-to-Market Strategy. Seclore is expanding
its GCC presence and regional operations in response to increased demand for
its award-winning solutions.
The role of Rohit Oberoi as Regional Channel Director for India and the Middle
East has now been expanded to include the key Saudi Arabia and Africa
territories, with the aim of developing the company’s markets with the support
of a new team based at Seclore’s regional office in Dubai.
Oberoi was previously Director of Channel Sales in India and Rest of Middle East
for Seclore.
Amit Malhotra, VP Sales India Middle East and Africa, Seclore, said: “Developing
the channel is an integral part of our strategy for the India, Saudi Arabia, rest of
Middle East, and Africa region; the Channel Director plays a key role in driving
our expansion plans for the region as we continue to invest for growth, from our
new regional base in Dubai.”
Seclore automates the protection of documents as they are downloaded,
discovered, and shared to accelerate adoption. ¡
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