nybl, the Saudi-based AI-driven deep-tech development company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lenovo, an IT and Solutions provider.
The MOU aims to enhance combined RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) activities to provide specialised solutions for local governments, future smart cities, and environmental protection. The partnership was formally announced at LEAP 2023 during a signing ceremony that was attended by high-ranking representatives from nybl and Lenovo, including Giovanni Di Filippo, EMEA President of Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), and Noor Alnahhas, CEO of nybl.
The recent agreement between Lenovo and nybl aims to advance the digitalization efforts of the Kingdom and meet the growing demand for cutting-edge technology solutions. The collaboration will focus on discovering new, innovative approaches and insights by utilizing emerging datasets. The partnership will utilize each party’s technical expertise, including advanced hardware technology and data analytics, to achieve its goals.
The collaboration will see nybl facilitating the use cases of its technology for Lenovo global clients and its partners. This will include nybl’s Artificial Intelligence technology stack (Anything.ai) and other ground-breaking Machine Learning (ML) models and solutions. nybl will also provide Lenovo online access to nubyla, its unique low-code ML development platform for Lenovo’s internal, global client, and partner use.
In exchange, Lenovo will grant nybl access to regions in its Innovation and Creativity Center as well as its High-Performance Computing expertise, improving nybl’s early access to high-efficiency advanced technologies. The collaboration would also involve the sharing of diverse talents and pertinent training at Lenovo’s Innovation Center.
Noor Alnahhas, CEO of nybl said “Digital transformation plays a critical role in the Public Sector, and at nybl we see how the power of Ai platforms, tools, and solutions is crucial in enabling increased speed-to-market solutions for our clients in the Kingdom. We believe in having the right partners who are aligned to our mission and Lenovo fits perfectly, in this regard. As a global leader, Lenovo offers us opportunities to explore future Ai innovation and drive the development of smarter solutions for the public sector. We are excited that our nybl data scientists will have the opportunity to leverage High-Performance Computing solutions for R&D and improving their deep-learning models. This will be spread across various elements of Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Audio, and NLP with a goal of smart city implementation. Lenovo will also work with nybl on a nybl solutions case study at Lenovo, and in collaboration with Lenovo staff.”
Giovanni Di Filippo, EMEA President at Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) said “The growth of digitalization in the Kingdom is evolving at a scale faster than ever before. This has resulted in the demand for smarter solutions, especially in the public sector, environment protection, and smart city implementation. This requires advanced and targeted technology which is where our partnership with nybl will play a key role. We aim to not only support innovation and development but also providing nybl with resources and trainings. We look forward to supporting nybl with our core competencies and hope to leverage their experience in real-life deployment with their ambition to tackle global challenges with end-to-end Ai solutions.”
As part of its efforts to achieve the Vision 2030 plan, Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant digital transformation. The country has launched several initiatives to enhance its competitiveness, create job opportunities, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. In the near future, the Kingdom plans to implement extensive use of artificial intelligence, smart cities, and connectivity, with a focus on the well-being of its people.