SDAIA strikes 7 strategic AI agreements with US tech giants

SDAIA inks AI agreements with US
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has signed seven strategic agreements with prominent US companies specializing in data and artificial intelligence.

The agreements were made during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Washington, DC, which saw the participation of high-level dignitaries, senior officials, CEOs, and leaders from major American and Saudi corporations.

The agreements, led by SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, intend to accelerate the Kingdom’s digital transformation and enhance its data and AI capabilities, covering a wide range of initiatives.

Driving Digital Transformation: SDAIA’s Collaborations with US Giants

Collaboration with Supermicro focuses on server solutions, data center design, AI events, training, and e-learning for national capacity building.

Dell will enhance cooperation to accelerate AI adoption through infrastructure development, best practices, national capability building, and knowledge transfer.

The agreement with Accenture involves exchanging expertise to build national and leadership capabilities in AI through joint initiatives, developing data and AI infrastructure, raising public awareness, and supporting workforce transformation.

SDAIA inks agreements with US
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Cisco will activate cooperation to accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation in the public sector, promote AI initiatives, and collaborate on scalable, AI-enhanced data center environments.

Boomi and SDAIA will establish a general framework for cooperation to enhance innovation in the AI ecosystem by creating AI data centers powered by Boomi technology and exchanging expertise.

SambaNova will focus on enhanced cooperation, knowledge exchange, joint programs, events, training camps, and awareness campaigns in AI and data.

GitLab will explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships in training and development, promoting innovation, developing commercial solutions, and expanding the global reach of AI applications.

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