Cybersecurity has come to the fore in the Kingdom after a recent spate of breaches, underscoring the need for greater investment in protective measures and skills development to help thwart hackers.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Khaled Biyari, Group CEO, Saudi Telecom Company (STC): Interview from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
With fixed-line telecoms declining and mobile penetration at the saturation point, what are telecoms firms doing to develop new revenue streams?
Articles & Analysis | Large players and small start-ups alike compete for IT business in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
Spending on smart cities, smart hospitals and smart schools looks set to continue in 2015, with the Kingdom’s budget showing the government is committed to major upgrades to infrastructure and services despite the fall in oil revenues. According to research and analysis firm Interactive Development Company, spending on ICT products in the...
Articles & Analysis | Off-site data storage to get easier in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
Cloud computing could be one of the keys that will help create a smarter and more efficient Saudi Arabia. However, the authorities recognise that any plans for cloud technology need to be balanced with national security concerns. When the Ministry of Interior chaired a meeting to discuss the implications of the cloud in November 2014, it...
Articles & Analysis | Saudi telecoms companies innovate in a challenging market from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
With two new players entering the market, a major mobile operator dealing with fallout from systematically overstating revenues while understating costs, and the third mobile licence operator continuing to operate at a loss since its launch seven years ago, the Saudi telecoms sector is experiencing interesting times.
Articles & Analysis | Businesses are beginning to merge IT and telecoms provision in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
With the arrival of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) targeting those with less to spend on telephony, the Kingdom’s larger operators are hoping to garner profits from contracts with more lucrative segments of the population including businesses and corporate clients. Their strategy is driven in part by the Saudi government’s expansive...