As a key proponent of digital progression, stc Group concluded its significant involvement in LEAP 2024, the tech event with the highest global attendance, serving as the event’s main strategic partner and exhibitor. During the event, the group emphasized its dedication to advancing digital innovation, showcasing a plethora of technological advancements in sectors including health, logistics, mega-projects, and sports. Additionally, stc Group expanded its influence through the announcement of strategic collaborations with leading industry players.
- Oracle Alloy: The introduction of a new sovereign cloud platform was announced by stc Group, offering over 100 Oracle cloud services designed to aid enterprises in leveraging hyperscale cloud services and addressing data residency along with sovereignty issues.
- Ericsson: A partnership that brought to light the ‘HADO,’ the first physical esport that merges AR with physical activity, demonstrating the potential of 5G and cloud gaming.
- Huawei: This alliance aims to bolster stc Group’s growth by developing new business portfolios supported by pioneering fintech and app development solutions.
- GalaxySpace: The collaboration is set to explore the development of an integrated space-to-ground network and cooperation on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and direct-to-device satellite technologies.
- Bolttech: The partnership’s focus is on integrating IoT-enabled solutions into various elements of digital lifestyles, including protective measures for home appliances, health electronics, and cyber assets.
- Cisco: Agreements with Cisco were signed to enhance stc’s Network Operations Center (NOC) and to boost stc Academy services through knowledge exchange and educational program development.
On the domestic front, stc Group has established several strategic agreements. These include a collaboration with Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies to foster digital acumen and analytical skills, as well as an air-to-ground (A2G) agreement with Flynas and Skyfive, aimed at providing Flynas’s A320 fleet with state-of-the-art A2G solutions, enabling in-flight Wi-Fi for passengers. The A2G network is set to be operational for selected Saudi Arabian flight routes from 2024.
At LEAP 2024, stc Group’s exhibitions were a testament to a dynamic and growing technological ecosystem. The Digital Stadium exhibition envisioned the future of sports arenas, with 360-degree camera technology, advanced command centers, and telehealth clinics. The group’s Logistics display demonstrated how its solutions could enhance processes across the manufacturing-retail spectrum, connecting value chains and mining zones. The Digital City and Health-tech exhibits highlighted stc Group’s contributions to digital operations in Saudi Arabia’s mega-projects, including smart city navigation, connectivity advancements, and infrastructure standardization, along with showcasing state-of-the-art health management and virtual clinic solutions.
stc Group’s partnership with LEAP as a sponsor and participant is a testament to its commitment to fostering digital innovation and connectivity across various sectors.