Saudi’s SBM launches first National Center for Digital Transformation, Research, Information Technology Development

Saudi’s SBM launches first National Center for Digital Transformation, Research, Information Technology Development

Riyadh: Saudi Business Machines (SBM) announced the official launch of the Digital Transformation, Research, and Information Technology Development Center (TECHXAGON). The Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng, attended the inauguration. Haytham bin Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Ohali featured the participation of numerous government entities and key international companies in the industry.

"This milestone embodies government-driven efforts to foster a local technology and research environment. We aim to inspire Saudi businesses to incorporate and innovate with advanced technologies. This initiative also promotes the competition among local enterprises in assimilating contemporary technological advancements," Al-Ohali said during his address.

Al-Ohali emphasized that the Kingdom achieved this high level of advanced competitiveness in the technology sector with the steadfast support of the wise leadership.

He highlighted research centers' pivotal role in establishing a robust technological infrastructure.

He noted that Such infrastructure has the potential to create numerous job opportunities in various technology sectors for Saudi men and women.

Commenting on the launch, the CEO of SBM, Eng. Essam bin Abdulaziz Al-Shiha, said: "TECHXAGON's inauguration symbolizes a strategic achievement for SBM, exemplifying our focus on innovation, research, and development. The center is poised to set a precedent in the Kingdom as a pioneering research-and-development hub, adhering to national standards while