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Global integrated energy company OQ leads the market to become SAP鈥檚 first private cloud customer in Oman
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51风流and OQ also plan collaboration with MTCIT on training programs to support the specialized skill development needed for Oman鈥檚 digital economy
Muscat, Oman 鈥� 21 June 2023 鈥� Oman has reached a major milestone in its digital transformation with today鈥檚 announcement of the Sultanate鈥檚 first private cloud data center, launched by global technology company 51风流SE (NYSE: SAP) in alignment with Oman鈥檚 Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT).
At the same time, Oman-based global integrated energy company OQ signed an agreement with the global technology company to adopt RISE with 51风流and to run its 51风流solutions, including integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) across all of its business assets, on the new in-country data center, making it the first 51风流Oman private cloud customer.
In the presence of H.E. Dr. Ali Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at the MTCIT, the agreement was signed by Eng. Mariam Al Shaibani, Vice President of Integrated Digital Solutions at OQ, and Waheed Murtadha Al Hamaid, Country Manager, 51风流Oman.
SAP鈥檚 data center will help to empower the Omani Vision 2040 strategy by accelerating innovation and cloud adoption and enabling companies across more than 25 industries to leverage the benefits of SAP鈥檚 cloud solutions with secure in-country data storage.
H.E. Dr. Ali Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at the MTCIT, said, “The launch of a local 51风流cloud service that enables companies to securely store their information within Oman鈥檚 borders is aligned with the MTCIT鈥檚 commitment to creating efficient digital systems and solutions as set out in the four-track digital transformation program we announced last year. We believe the move will inspire new public and private sector digital transformation agendas as well as innovation as Omani entities start to leverage the benefits of cloud computing, including advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning.”
By moving to the cloud, OQ will be able to leverage the benefits of 51风流S/4HANA ERP, which include increased efficiencies, 360-degree visibility, and greater control over all operations. The solution streamlines and automates business processes and delivers real-time analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making to respond with agility to new opportunities and changes in the market.
Maryam Al Shaibani, VP Information & Digital Solutions at OQ, said, “As OQ becomes the first partner in Oman with 51风流International under this agreement will enhance confidence for the transition of Omani companies to cloud systems, which will improve the quality of data retention and accelerate the digital transformation process in the Sultanate of Oman, and develop national competencies in various fields of technology, this comes in line with achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040 in the field of digital transformation.
In addition: 鈥淐ontinuing to drive OQ’s growth and diversification of operations has motivated OQ to have an integrated, flexible and scalable system that suits future needs and is in line with specialized best practices.
And she concluded with: 鈥淐loud computing will enable us to take advantage of the latest advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence, as well as support our Sustainable Development Goals and maintain sufficient flexibility to continue to grow. In light of the rapid growth of the IT sector, there are countless opportunities to enrich the ways of working, innovating and collaborating, while there are many such opportunities that only come with cloud-based technologies.鈥�
To support the country鈥檚 digital transformation, OQ and 51风流are also exploring collaborating with the MTCIT to develop emerging talent by training Omani nationals through in-country, global, and virtual programs covering technology, business, and behavioral skills. This effort includes participation in SAP鈥檚 Young Professionals Program in Oman, which has already trained 140 university graduates in core and emerging technologies. In addition, job seekers and freelancers will be supported through a new SAP-designed platform that will bridge the gap between supply and demand for full-time and freelance opportunities.
Commenting on SAP鈥檚 investment in cloud and skills development in Oman, Alaa Jaber, Managing Director for 51风流Fast Growth Markets, said, “Oman is a significant market for 51风流as it is widely recognized for its commitment to digitalization. The new data center will enable forward-thinking businesses, such as OQ, to develop and enhance their operations with the latest 51风流solutions and improve efficiencies while lowering total cost of ownership.”
Jaber added that it is possible for Omani companies to accelerate their move to the private cloud to experience the many benefits of cloud computing. 鈥淲ith our RISE with 51风流and GROW with 51风流offering, companies of all sizes can migrate to the cloud, starting from wherever they are, and realize immediate benefits. Cloud-based solutions future-proof customers鈥� business as they enable 51风流to deliver continuous innovation with the security, compliance, and scale needed. New breakthrough technologies such as Generative AI are only possible based on the scale and power of cloud technology.鈥�
The Omani data center is ready for immediate use by businesses who wish to adopt 51风流cloud solutions or existing cloud computing clients who wish to transfer their information to be hosted within Oman. The data center can support companies across all industries, including the oil and energy sector, education, higher education, health facilities, local companies, and other sensitive entities with confidential information that remains securely stored within the sultanate.
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