A hub of innovation at Leap 2023
CNTXT recently had the privilege of participating in Leap 2023, a world-renowned technology conference that brought together some of the world’s brightest minds and innovative thinkers.
Throughout the week, our booth was a bustling hub of conversations. We were honored to engage with such a high level of customer interest and excitement.
Announcing four strategic MoUs!
The highlight of our participation at Leap 2023, however, was undoubtedly the signing of four pivotal Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). More than mere agreements, these MoUs reflect our unwavering commitment to spearheading innovation and digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our new partnerships and collaborations
We started the tech conference by signing an MoU with Saline Water Conversion Corporation. This partnership will allow us to develop a Cloud Adoption program aimed at increasing business efficiency and reducing IT complexity through adopting cloud and industrial software solutions.
Next came an MoU with Cyberani Solutions to enhance our cybersecurity ecosystem. Through this partnership, Cyberani Solutions will be able to offer its clients managed cybersecurity and advisory services while jointly working with CNTXT to accelerate the adoption of Google Cloud by organizations and enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our partnership with National IT Academy (NITA) represents another exciting step for us. Going forward, we will jointly develop upskilling programs to benefit young talent in the Kingdom and prepare them for success in contributing to the digitalization of the nation.
Finally, we signed an MoU with the Communications, Space & Technology Commission. This collaboration will see us promoting leading cloud services and supporting digital transformation in the Kingdom by localizing leading independent software vendors on Google Cloud.
Celebrating the success of Leap 2023
Leap 2023 was a truly inspiring and rewarding experience for all of us at CNTXT. We are grateful for the opportunities that arose and look forward to continuing our partnerships and collaborations when supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation journey. Stay tuned for more updates on our exciting collaborations and initiatives at CNTXT!
Partnering for a safer digital future
RIYADH – November 9, 2022 – CNTXT, a leading cloud and digital transformation company in Saudi Arabia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) during the Global Cybersecurity Forum held in Riyadh. This partnership aims to advance the cybersecurity technology ecosystem in the Kingdom and boost the cyber resilience of digital transformation endeavors across Saudi Arabia.
“Digital transformation must go hand in hand with cyber resilience,” said Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT. “In our partnership with SITE, we will work with public and private sectors to ensure that cybersecurity is an integral part of their cloud adoption programs and digital transformation journeys.”
Security by design
CNTXT and SITE will collaborate on advancing cyber resilience for organizations that pursue the adoption of hyper-scale cloud and disruptive technologies in the region.
“Tapping into SITE’s diverse cybersecurity services and capabilities, we can together instill security-by-design while delivering ambitious and transformational projects in the region,” said Jarwan
Localizing technology for the Kingdom
To ensure that the Kingdom has access to advanced technologies, CNTXT and SITE will work together to identify and localize cybersecurity technologies to address local market demands.
“By localizing technology, we empower local organizations with access to cutting-edge cybersecurity capabilities that accelerate innovation and adoption of public cloud services and disruptive technologies,” said Majed Alamri, Chief Cloud and Infrastructure Services at SITE. “Bringing us closer to the objectives outlined in the Kingdom’s Cloud-First policy and Vision 2030 objectives related to digital transformation”.
Aligning cybersecurity and digital strategy
“The opportunities are infinite for organizations to realize with the hyper-scale cloud and disruptive technologies. Our collaboration with SITE is an important step to reaffirm our commitment towards cyber resilience, where we collaborate on delivering cybersecurity services to our clients and ramp up the cybersecurity technologies market in the Kingdom,” said Wesam Al-Zamil, Head of Cyber Security at CNTXT.
As both the public and private sectors are reaping the benefits of digitalization, it is vital that cyber security is tightly aligned with the overall digital strategy. SITE and CNTXT will work together to enable compliance with the Kingdom’s cybersecurity and data residency laws and regulations and to help the public and private sectors become more vigilant and cyber resilient.
About the partners
About CNTXT
Founded in 2022 and based in Saudi Arabia, CNTXT is a joint venture between Aramco and Cognite that delivers premium cloud and digital transformation products and services in the Middle East and North Africa. CNTXT’s digital offerings, including Google Cloud and Cognite Data Fusion, enable customers to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and profitability throughout their digital transformation journeys. www.cntxt.com
About SITE
Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE) is a national company established in 2017 and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). SITE contributes through its national capabilities and international partnerships to the development of secure-by-design, innovative products, services and solutions in cybersecurity, cloud computing, enterprise optimization, and human capital development.
www.site.sa
CNTXT and SDAIA unite for digital transformation
RIYADH – September 14, 2022 – CNTXT, a leading cloud and digital transformation company in Saudi Arabia, announced during the Global AI Summit a collaboration and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). The aim of the partnership is to foster digitalization and cloud adoption in the Kingdom.
“The transformational potential of the cloud starts with a change in mindset,” said Nawaf Al-Sahan, Head of Computing at SDAIA. “We are therefore excited to partner with CNTXT to establish training and professional exchange programs through the Center of Excellence to provide upskilling opportunities to our employees and other government entity employees.”
Exploring integration possibilities
CNTXT, Google Cloud’s reseller and distributor for cloud solutions in the Kingdom, will also collaborate with SDAIA to explore how it can integrate government’s cloud, DEEM, with Google Cloud platform.
“We appreciate this opportunity to partner with SDAIA and we look forward to working together on initiatives that will accelerate digital transformation of the Kingdom,” said Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT.
“SDAIA is paving the way for cloud-first strategy in the Kingdom,” said Nawaf Al-Sahan, Head of Computing, SDAIA. “Through our partnership with CNTXT, which will focus on Google Cloud and upskilling, we are making sure we are investing in digitalization of the Kingdom and delivering on the Vision 2030.”
About the partners
About CNTXT
Founded in 2022 and based in Saudi Arabia, CNTXT is a joint venture between Aramco and Cognite that delivers premium cloud and digital transformation products and services in the Middle East and North Africa. CNTXT’s digital offerings, including Google Cloud and Cognite Data Fusion, enable customers to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and profitability throughout their digital transformation journeys. www.cntxt.com
About SDAIA
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) was established in 2019 as the owner of Saudi Arabia’s national and artificial intelligence agenda, mandated with unlocking the value of data and artificial intelligence to elevate Saudi Arabia as a pioneering nation among the elite league of data-driven economies.
SDAIA delivers on its mandate through three executional arms: 1) the National Data Management Office (NDMO) which is the main regulator and enabler of national data policies and best practices, 2) the National Information Center (NIC) which is the main operator of government data infrastructure, advanced analytics and AI-powered insight platforms, and G-Cloud services, and 3) the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) which drives the national AI strategy execution, AI innovation and capabilities building.
SDAIA’s Board of Directors reports to the Prime Minister and is chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
CNTXT names as an official reseller of Spot® robot
RIYADH – 18 May, 2023 – CNTXT, a leading cloud and digital transformation company in Saudi Arabia, has been appointed as the preferred solutions provider and reseller of Boston Dynamics, global leader in mobile robotics, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As the only authorized reseller of Boston Dynamics’ Spot® robot in the country, CNTXT is positioned as the pioneer in industrial robotics in the Kingdom. This will accelerate the adoption of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot for autonomous inspection and AI-based data processing at industrial sites throughout the Kingdom, enabling organizations to improve their operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability by leveraging industry 4.0 technology.
Exciting partnership expansion
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Boston Dynamics and bring their cutting-edge robotics solutions to our customers in Saudi Arabia,” said Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT. “This will unlock new opportunities for CNTXT to help organizations in Saudi Arabia leverage advanced robotics technologies to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.”
New standard for industrial inspections
CNTXT will integrate Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot with Cognite Data Fusion and Google Cloud to ingest, contextualize, and analyze raw data generated by robots during their autonomous inspections, providing valuable insights to businesses.
“As the world’s leading mobile robot, Spot is a highly effective autonomous inspection tool and an excellent fit for the Kingdom’s many industrial applications,” said Maddy Hawkins, Boston Dynamics’ Director of Partnerships. “We look forward to working with the CNTXT team to deploy the robot at industrial sites throughout the region.”
CNTXT signs MoU with Boston Dynamics
RIYADH – September 14, 2022 – CNTXT, a leading cloud and digital transformation company in Saudi Arabia, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boston Dynamics, a global leader in mobile robotics. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of its Spot® robot for autonomous inspection and AI-based data processing at industrial sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to make operations more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
“The key to this partnership is that it brings together industry-leading hardware, cloud and software solutions. This represents a significant opportunity to transform asset-heavy industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT.
CNTXT: A preferred partner for strategic data insights
CNTXT, Google Cloud’s reseller and distributor for cloud solutions in the Kingdom and the exclusive reseller of Cognite Data Fusion® in the MENA region, will be a preferred partner of Boston Dynamics for commercial industrial robotics applications and engagements in the Kingdom.
“To turn the data that robots collect into business value, industrial companies need software that makes data insights available and meaningful,” said Jarwan. “By integrating Cognite Data Fusion with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot, we can collect all the raw data, process it, and make insights available to all data consumers.”
Powering autonomous inspections
Contextualizing large amounts of raw data is key toward helping companies conduct more effective autonomous inspections using robots. Reliable data collection and analysis will help drive scale for industrial AI solutions and applications, which will save workers’ time and improve safety by reducing the need for people to access hazardous environments.
“Aramco and Cognite have teamed up to form CNTXT and based on the success of our partnership with Cognite, Boston Dynamics is pleased to enter into this MOU. Complex industrial sites have stairs, uneven surfaces and obstacles that can only be negotiated with legs. As the world’s most advanced walking robot, Spot can autonomously navigate industrial sites to monitor production equipment, reducing downtime and enhancing the productivity & safety of maintenance staff,” said Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics.
About the partners
About CNTXT
Founded in 2022 and based in Saudi Arabia, CNTXT is a joint venture between Aramco and Cognite that delivers premium cloud and digital transformation products and services in the Middle East and North Africa. CNTXT’s digital offerings, including Google Cloud and Cognite Data Fusion, enable customers to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and profitability throughout their digital transformation journeys. www.cntxt.com
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is the global leader in developing and deploying highly mobile robots capable of tackling the toughest robotics challenges. Our robots are equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. We have three robots in our portfolio: Spot®, a quadruped that conducts industrial inspections for enterprise asset management; Stretch™, a box-moving robot currently deployed with early adopter logistics customers; and Atlas™, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. For more information on our company and our technologies, please visit www.bostondynamics.com.
A strategic partnership for industrial software utilization
Dammam – January 30, 2023 – CNTXT, a leading provider of cloud and digital transformation solutions in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Master Digital Service Agreement with the global industry leader, Saudi Aramco.
The agreement will enable Saudi Aramco to further utilize Cognite Data Fusion® , the leading Industrial DataOps platform and accelerate development and deployment of digital use cases by leveraging CNTXT digital services.
Promoting innovation
To support this partnership, CNTXT has launched a large-scale digital program to accelerate its work and drive innovation. Through this program, CNTXT will be able to quickly hire and train local talent, establishing a strong foundation for the company to provide advanced technology solutions to the Middle East and North Africa region.
Advancing the digital vision
“This agreement is another milestone in Aramco’s vision to continue to leverage leading industrial software. We look forward to collaborating with CNTXT and leveraging their local talent pool in advancing our digital vision,” said Nabil Al Nuaim, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Saudi Aramco.
“We are honored to be collaborating with Aramco, a company that shares our commitment to driving digital transformation and leveraging technology to solve complex challenges,” said Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT. “As a shareholder in Cognite and the majority owner of CNTXT, Aramco is deeply invested in our success and we are grateful for their trust.”
This partnership represents a major milestone for CNTXT as it continues to grow and expand its presence in the region. With the support of Aramco, CNTXT is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the industry, driving progress and innovation through its cloud and digital transformation solutions.
About CNTXT
Founded in 2022 and based in Saudi Arabia, CNTXT is a joint venture between Aramco and Cognite that delivers premium cloud and digital transformation products and services in the Middle East and North Africa. CNTXT’s digital offerings, including Google Cloud and Cognite Data Fusion, enable customers to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and profitability throughout their digital transformation journeys.