Riyadh – Mubasher: More than 75 strategic partnerships between Saudi Telecom Company (stc) Group and tech industry giants were signed at LEAP 2025, which concluded on 12 February after lasting for four days, according
This year, stc set new benchmarks in connecting Saudi Arabia to the world through cutting-edge digital solutions.
stc announced the launch of upsource by solutions at LEAP, a new business process outsourcing subsidiary. upsource will enhance overall efficiency for businesses across the Kingdom, by providing the opportunity to outsource non-core business functions, including operations management, finance, human resources, and customer experience solutions.
Showcasing its leadership in AI innovation, stc also unveiled stc.AI, the group’s bespoke AI platform. By integrating the latest smart technology with robust cloud storage and computing capabilities, stc.AI will help businesses operate smarter and more efficiently.
stc also partnered with sully.ai to offer autonomous healthcare solutions for citizens across Saudi Arabia.
Over 75 Agreements with Industry Players & Global Tech Leaders
AWS: stc will accelerate Saudi Arabia’s deployment of cloud-based services and AI infrastructure as a System Integrator Premier Partner, the highest tier in the AWS Partner Network.
Nokia: The two tech giants signed their partnership in spearheading 6G development in the MEA region and complete Saudi Arabia’s first Proof of Concept (POC) of Software Defined Access Networks (SDAN) over the Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) network, driving unparalleled connectivity across the kingdom.
Huawei: stc is first in the region to commercially deploy cutting-edge 50 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (50G PON) providing robust, high-capacity digital infrastructure to support the kingdom’s rapidly expanding 5G network.
Ericsson: By adopting the Ericsson Charging to enhance 5G and network API monetization, trialing the 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN), and signing an MoU to advance digital business monetization in Saudi Arabia, stc and Ericsson are accelerating digital business opportunities and connectivity solutions across the kingdom.
Bridge Alliance: This partnership initiates the process to turn telco APIs into digital products, making stc the first MENA operator to commit to API Exchange (BAEx).
Kyndryl: Key enterprises will have advanced network services and streamlined connectivity with stc and Kyndryl’s multi-year partnership, establishing enhanced cloud and IT infrastructure capabilities across the MENA region.
SambaNova: stc, through its AI arm, stc.AI, has launched a Large Language Model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform, which will run the world’s largest open-source frontier AI model driving innovation and scalability for Saudi enterprises.
stc also presented its vision for smart, sustainable, and connected urban living through its partnership with the Mohammad bin Salman Foundation to develop Misk City.
As a strategic partner of LEAP, stc continues to drive forward-thinking solutions and foster global collaborations.
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