Prime Highlights
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and AMD have begun local production of high-performance servers in Riyadh in partnership with Al Fanar, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
- The initiative strengthens the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure while fostering local skills and innovation through training programs for Saudi nationals.
Key Facts
- The locally built HPE ProLiant DL365 and DL385 servers, powered by AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC™ processors, are part of the “Made in Saudi” program to reduce reliance on imports.
- The project includes training initiatives for Saudi graduates and women, aiming to build a strong national workforce in IT and digital services.
Background
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and AMD have announced the launch of locally built servers in Saudi Arabia as part of their effort to support Vision 2030. The two companies, working with Al Fanar, have started production of the HPE ProLiant DL365 and DL385 servers powered by AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC™ processors at Al Fanar’s advanced facility in Riyadh.
The initiative also aligns with the “Made in Saudi” program, promoting domestic manufacturing and lowering dependence on imports. The project not only improves the economy by having high-caliber servers within the Kingdom, but it also means that Saudi Arabia will be able to construct its own technological capabilities in the future.
They will be important to upgrade the digital infrastructure of the country, according to the officials. As Saudi Arabia continues to broaden tourism as part of Vision 2030, secure digital infrastructure has become a significant concern in hotels, booking services, transportation, and smart tourism solutions. To balance these increasing demands, the servers are assured of increased performance, enhanced security, and scalable capacity.
Besides the improvement of technology, the project also emphasizes on development of skills. HPE, AMD, and Al Fanar are launching training initiatives to equip Saudi nationals, including young graduates and women, to occupy jobs in IT and digital services. This project is likely to develop a robust local labor force that would push innovation within the tech industry of the country.
Combining the global expertise with the national production, AMD and HPE will make Saudi Arabia the hub of the new digital technologies in the region. The companies feel that the servers will not only enhance the activities of the government and businesses, but will also speed up the process of transforming the Kingdom into a more digitally focused economy, by Vision 2030.
