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Saudi Arabia’s deep tech startup ecosystem thrives with focus on AI and IoT, fueling Vision 2030

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A recent report from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and consultancy firm Hello Tomorrow highlights the rapid growth of deep tech startups in Saudi Arabia, with 50% of these startups focusing on AI and IoT.

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Saudi Arabia launches $100 Billion AI initiative to lead in global tech

CIO

Saudi Arabia has announced a 100 billion USD initiative aimed at establishing itself as a major player in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced technology. These include data center expansion, tech startups, workforce development, and partnerships with leading technology firms.

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5 pitfalls to avoid when partnering with startups

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Enterprise technology leaders are actively partnering with startups to help make their organizations more innovative and agile. Co-creating with startups can help kickstart innovation , provide CIOs with access to hard-to-find skills in emerging technologies, and round out digital transformational strategies.

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How Cairn Oil & Gas taps its network of 2,000 startups to fuel innovation

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Leading the charge is Sandeep Gupta, chief digital and information officer, who says the Indian oil and gas company is leveraging information technology and data as part of a massive transformation of its five core pillars: exploration for energy sources, surface, subsurface, asset optimization, and health, safety, and environment (HSE).

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5 tips for startup partnership success

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IT leaders looking to accelerate their innovation agendas have a partner-in-waiting in the startup ecosystem. By linking up with startups, CIOs can greatly expand their opportunities to experiment with emerging technologies and augment their in-house innovation programs.

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Gen AI in 2025: Playtime is over, time to get practical

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Either you didnt have the right data to be able to do it, the technology wasnt there yet, or the models just werent there, Wells says of the rash of early pilot failures. Theyre being more purposeful about what they want to spend the time and energy and dollars on versus, Lets just experiment and see what the technology might be able to do.

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CIOs contend with gen AI growing pains

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At the summit, a wide range of AI startups and solution providers were in attendance showcasing solutions that claim to solve various AI challenges facing CIOs and CAOs. Finding talent is “a challenge that I am also facing,” Guan said.

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