Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) made a significant announcement at the LEAP 2024 conference in Riyadh, revealing the launch of its ‘SAUDI MADE’ HPE servers. The announcement was timed with the opening of HPE’s new production facility within the capital, signaling a significant boost for the local tech manufacturing sector.
In a strategic partnership with Alfanar, the tech giant will produce thousands of servers annually from the HPE ProLiant computing portfolio. This initiative is supported by several Saudi governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Investment, the Saudi Exports Development Authority ‘SAUDI EXPORTS’, and the Communications and Space Technology Commission.
The objective of this initiative is twofold: to cater to the increasing demand for technology and to create products that are secure, reliable, and proudly bear the ‘SAUDI MADE’ label, aligning with the goals set forth by Saudi Vision 2030.
During the event, Eng. Haitham Al-Ohali, Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, highlighted the significance of this collaboration. He emphasized that this venture not only reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a pivotal hub in the global technology manufacturing arena but also propels the digital economy forward within the Kingdom.
The partnership between HPE and Alfanar marks the beginning of in-country production lines and represents a milestone in the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s technological infrastructure.