Fueling the digital revolution: The rise of Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a pivotal player in the global digital landscape, fueled by ambitious economic diversification efforts and a forward-looking vision for technology-driven growth. Central to this transformation is the rapid proliferation of data centers across the kingdom, marking a significant shift towards digital infrastructure investment and positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for data storage, processing, and connectivity.

Several key factors have contributed to the surge in data center investment in the Kingdom. At the forefront of this digital revolution is Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a comprehensive blueprint for economic diversification and societal transformation. Recognizing the pivotal role of technology in driving innovation and competitiveness, Vision 2030 has prioritized the development of a robust digital infrastructure, including data centers, to support the growth of various sectors such as finance, healthcare, energy, and e-commerce.

Infobip’s robust platform and infrastructure will empower businesses in KSA to engage with their customers at every touchpoint of their journey, delivering large volumes of digital interactions at high speed with low-latency and best-in-class delivery rates.

The data center, collocated at local provider, will host and process data within the country, in line with international data security standards (such as ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018). Infobip’s local data center in KSA will offer scalability and reliability to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various industries. 

The establishment of Infobip’s first local data center in KSA ensures maximum data security for businesses. It also supports the digital innovation capabilities of local businesses and public sector enterprises in the market. “We are inspired by the ever-changing customer preferences and driven by the desire to elevate experiences for businesses and their customers globally,” said Amsal Kapetanović, Country Manager KSA. “The launch of our data center in KSA marks a significant milestone in our journey towards democratizing global communications and digital interactions, enabling businesses to transform their customer relationships and increase loyalty.”

The landscape of data center investment in Saudi Arabia is characterized by both domestic and international players seeking to capitalize on the burgeoning market opportunity. Major technology giants, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, have announced plans to establish data centers in the kingdom, leveraging their global expertise and resources to deliver cutting-edge cloud services to local customers.