SAP has officially launched its Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) on Google Cloud, specifically for regulated* customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
SAP BTP is a comprehensive innovation platform optimized for SAP application management in the cloud, integrating application development, automation, data analytics, integration, and AI functionalities within a unified environment.
The local availability of SAP BTP on Google Cloud offers substantial benefits to regulated organizations, notably reduced latency and improved application performance. The scalable infrastructure enables these entities to grow without making significant investments in on-premises hardware.
Mohammed Al Romaizan, Vice President of SAP Saudi Arabia, said: “We are delighted that SAP BTP is now available for our Saudi-regulated customers on Google Cloud’s in-country region. This enables government organizations and critical national infrastructure entities to leverage advanced cloud services while maintaining their data locally. SAP BTP serves as the foundation for integrating and extending SAP and third-party applications, empowering these organizations to enhance their operations and gain competitive advantages.”
Also Read: HCLTech inaugurates innovation lab for SAP Business AI in GermanyBader Almadi, Country Manager for Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia, added: “Our strategic collaboration with SAP further underscores our commitment to regulated industries in Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The availability of SAP BTP on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia unlocks tremendous potential for regulated customers in the Kingdom, providing a secure and sovereign environment to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. By leveraging SAP BTP on Google Cloud, these organizations can innovate with speed, optimize costs, and enhance their competitive advantage while ensuring compliance with local regulations and contributing to the growth of the digital economy in Saudi Arabia.”
This teamwork is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 for economic diversification and digital advancement through advanced cloud technologies that foster innovation and growth in the government and critical infrastructure sectors.
*Note: Regulated Customer refers to “any government organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia inside or outside the Kingdom (including ministries, authorities, establishments and others) and its companies and entities (inside and outside the Kingdom), as well as private sector organizations owning, operating or hosting Critical National Infrastructures (CNIs) that currently use or plan to use any cloud service,” as defined in the updated Cloud Cybersecurity Controls (CCC-2:2024) issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority in KSA.
