KoçSistem, Turkey’s well-established and leading technology company, continues to form regional alliances with global tech firms. Recently, the company signed a strategic partnership agreement with Saudi Business Machines (SBM), a leading provider of IT and telecommunications solutions to institutions in Saudi Arabia. As part of the agreement, the two companies will collaborate in the fields of cloud services, managed services, and consultancy. KoçDigital, KoçSistem’s 100% subsidiary, will also play an active role in the market by offering solutions in industrial IoT (IIoT), generative AI, data management, and supply chain management.

Mehmet Ali Akarca: “A Strategic Step for Value-Added Exports”

The signing ceremony for the strategic partnership between the companies took place on October 1 (yesterday) in Riyadh. Speaking at the ceremony, KoçSistem General Manager and KoçDigital Vice Chairman of the Board, Mehmet Ali Akarca, stated, “As KoçSistem, we aim to bring the leadership we’ve built over our 80-year history in the industry to the region. Exporting value-added products to this geography, which plays a critical role in our country’s commercial development, is a strategic responsibility for us. The step we are taking with SBM is a product of this strategic perspective.” Akarca also emphasized that the region offers significant opportunities for companies driving economic growth due to the young population’s interest in technology, public infrastructure investments, and the digital transformation of institutions. He continued, “We support our country’s development initiative with domestic technologies. In addition to our export activities in the MENA region, we are also establishing a presence in this market with our offices. We are strengthening our experience and expertise in the region through strong global partnerships. We believe that with today’s agreement, we will accelerate the export of value-added services to markets in Turkey’s neighboring regions.”

Essam Alshiha: “We Will Create Enduring Value in Technology Through This Partnership”

Saudi Business Machines CEO Essam Alshiha commented on the partnership: “At SBM, we are committed to empowering businesses and organizations in Saudi Arabia with transformative technology solutions. Our strategic partnership with KoçSistem is a key milestone on this journey. KoçSistem’s deep regional knowledge, combined with SBM’s local capabilities, will make a significant impact in the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and managed services. Together, we will foster greater technological innovation and create enduring value.”