Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The global technology conglomerate Microsoft expanded its strategic partnership with Databricks to make Azure Databricks capabilities more accessible to organizations across Saudi Arabia.
This collaboration represents a significant move toward empowering local businesses to capitalize on the potential of big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), a recent statement revealed.
By integrating Databricks' sophisticated data analytics and AI capabilities with the reliable scalability and security of Microsoft Azure, organizations in Saudi Arabia will be equipped to improve operations, create data-driven applications, and derive actionable insights.
This move underscores the commitment of both entities to supporting Saudi Arabia's digital transformation and fostering a data-driven culture across sectors.
Commenting on this partnership, Turki Badhris, President of Microsoft Arabia, said: “By strengthening our collaboration with Databricks, we are empowering Saudi organizations to achieve greater innovation and foster significant business and community impact. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to advancing the Kingdom’s data and AI capabilities in alignment with Vision 2030.”
Meanwhile, Mohammad Alzaubi, General Manager for Saudi Arabia at Databricks, stated that the collaboration will enable Saudi organizations to unlock the true value of their data, accelerate AI initiatives, and gain a competitive edge in the global market. “We remain committed to supporting the Kingdom's digital transformation with our pioneering Data Intelligence Platform and empowering the next generation of data professionals,” he added.
Microsoft and Databricks also plan to further expand the integration of Azure Databricks within Saudi Arabia. This includes adding Databricks into Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) and tailored programs to upskill local talent in data analytics and AI, as well as initiatives to support the Kingdom’s forward-thinking organizations in unlocking the full potential of their data.