stc Group Introduces Sovereign Cloud  With Oracle Cloud

In a strategic move, stc Group has unveiled its latest offering, a Sovereign Cloud powered by Oracle Cloud technology. This pioneering collaboration aims to cater to the unique demands of the Saudi Arabian market while ensuring data residency and sovereignty.

The deployment of Oracle Alloy marks a milestone, enabling organizations to harness the benefits of hyperscale cloud services while maintaining control over their data within Saudi Arabia’s borders. This initiative reflects stc’s commitment to empowering Saudi organizations with innovative cloud solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Saud Alsheraihi, Vice President of Products and Solutions at stc, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating that it will propel digital transformation securely and efficiently, leveraging stc’s local market insights and Oracle’s cutting-edge cloud technology.

The partnership between stc and Oracle brings together two industry giants to deliver a highly secure cloud infrastructure that meets the Kingdom’s requirements. Oracle Alloy will be hosted in state-of-the-art data centers, benefiting from the advanced capabilities of stc Group entities.

Nick Redshaw, Senior Vice President of Technology for Middle East & Africa at Oracle, highlighted Oracle Alloy’s role as a comprehensive cloud infrastructure platform, enabling organizations to become cloud providers and supporting their specific market needs.

This initiative underscores stc and Oracle’s commitment to supporting Saudi businesses and government entities in their digital transformation journey. The platform offers various benefits, including data sovereignty, robust security measures, scalability, and local support, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals.

By fostering innovation and enhancing the Kingdom’s technological infrastructure, the sovereign cloud service will contribute to economic diversification and the development of a thriving digital ecosystem, marking a significant step towards realizing Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future.