Confluent Partners with sccc by stc to Boost Data Streaming in Saudi Arabia

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT), a data streaming company, has announced a strategic partnership with sccc by stc, a cloud services provider in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Confluent OEM Program. This collaboration will make data streaming more accessible across the Kingdom, supporting the country’s Vision 2030 initiative focused on accelerating digital transformation in industries such as finance, retail, healthcare, and public services. As Confluent’s first Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Saudi Arabia, sccc by stc will help enterprises stream, connect, process, and govern data in real time, driving innovation in Saudi Arabia’s growing digital economy.

This new partnership will provide local businesses with tailored data streaming solutions through sccc by stc, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization services. In addition, sccc by stc will offer Confluent’s industry-leading Apache Flink® streaming service, enabling organizations to gain faster insights, implement AI-based automation, and develop predictive intelligence for better decision-making.

Talal Albakr, CEO of sccc by stc, stated, “Our partnership with Confluent is a key milestone in empowering Saudi enterprises to leverage the power of real-time data. By integrating Confluent’s data streaming platform with our cloud solutions, we’re helping organizations gain instant insights into customer behaviors, market trends, and security threats, which will support Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s goal of becoming a global leader in technology and innovation.”

As Saudi Arabia’s digital economy rapidly advances, industries are moving away from traditional batch-based data practices and embracing real-time data streaming. This collaboration between Confluent and sccc by stc will enable Saudi businesses to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and foster long-term growth.

Kamal Brar, Senior Vice President, Worldwide ISV and APAC at Confluent, added, “Confluent offers the fastest and most scalable path to enterprise-grade data streaming. This partnership will not only accelerate service delivery but also drive technological breakthroughs in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global technology leader.”

The Confluent OEM Program simplifies launching and enhancing customer offerings with a complete data streaming platform for Apache Kafka® and Apache Flink®. This allows sccc by stc to bring real-time products to market faster, monetize customer demand for data streaming, and reduce investment and risk.

Talal Albakr will also present at Confluent’s Investor Day, sharing insights about the partnership and how data streaming is transforming Saudi industries.