Oracle Corporation has announced the opening of its second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh Cloud Region. This new development is part of Oracle’s strategic expansion to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud services, and it reinforces their commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s digital economy. The Riyadh region, alongside the existing Jeddah region and the planned NEOM region, forms a critical part of Oracle’s $1.5 billion investment in cloud infrastructure within Saudi Arabia.
1. Expansion of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure:
- New Riyadh Cloud Region:
- Set to enhance the capabilities for public and private sector organizations in Saudi Arabia.
- Aims to modernize applications and foster innovation in data, analytics, and AI.
- Existing and Planned Regions:
- Adds to the Oracle Cloud Jeddah Region and the upcoming Oracle Cloud Region in NEOM.
- Oracle’s unique positioning as a hyperscaler providing a comprehensive suite of cloud services globally.
2. Impact on Saudi Arabia’s Digital Economy:
- Boosting the AI Economy:
- Supports Saudi Arabia’s goal of a $135.2 billion AI economy by 2030.
- Expected to enhance competitiveness on regional and international levels.
- Supporting Digital Transformation:
- Facilitates innovation and adoption of AI and cloud technologies across various sectors.
3. Benefits for Customers and Partners:
- High Availability and Scalability:
- Low-latency access and enhanced business continuity through high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Local Data Hosting:
- Addresses local data hosting requirements and regulations with increased control and sovereignty.
- AI Capabilities:
- Offers sovereign AI solutions designed to meet digital sovereignty frameworks.
4. Strategic Partnerships and Industry Support:
- Center3 Collaboration:
- Partnering with center3 to host the new cloud region, aligning with shared goals of technological innovation and digital economy advancement.
- Industry Analyst Perspective:
- Analysts from IDC emphasize the importance of local cloud infrastructure in driving digital transformation, AI capabilities, and regulatory compliance.
5. Oracle’s Cloud Architecture:
- Unique Deployment Model:
- Oracle’s ability to deploy dedicated cloud regions within customer data centers and scale public cloud regions efficiently.
- Performance and Pricing:
- Consistent performance, service level agreements (SLAs), and global pricing standards.
The launch of Oracle’s Riyadh Cloud Region represents a significant step in expanding the company’s cloud services in Saudi Arabia. It underscores Oracle’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation goals, enhancing AI capabilities, and providing robust cloud infrastructure that meets local and international demands.