The stream of partnerships from the tech sector continued for the second day, with a big ticket agreement from DataVolt, Humain entering in more collaborations, and news from Qualcomm, Google, Oracle, and more.

#1- Datavolt + Supermicro: Homegrown data center firm DataVolt inked a USD 20 bn multi-year partnership agreement with US-based Super Micro Computer (Supermicro), according to a statement.

The details: Under the agreement, Supermicro will offer its application-optimized server solutions to streamline the delivery of GPU platforms and rack systems for DataVolt’s hyperscale AI networks. The pair aims to link net-zero hydrogen and gigawatt-class renewable power with state-of-the-art server technology.

Right on the clock: The White House revealed plans earlier this week for DataVolt to invest USD 20 bn in US-based AI data centers and energy infrastructure, alongside commitments from companies like Google, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber totalling USD 80 bn in joint technology investments in the Kingdom and the US.

#2- Humain and Qualcomm Technologies will collaborate on next-gen AI data centers, infrastructure, and cloud-to-edge services, according to an emailed statement seen by EnterpriseAM.

The details: The collaboration will see the US-based semiconductor manufacturer and Humain co-develop AI data centers in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Qualcomm’s cloud-to-edge hybrid AI inferencing solutions. Qualcomm will also design and supply its data center CPU and AI offerings to support Humain’s AI cloud infrastructure.

The partnership also aims to integrate Humain’s Arabic large language models with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon and Dragonwing processors on edge devices, enabling seamless hybrid AI inferencing from cloud to edge.

ALSO- Humain and Qualcomm Technologies partnered with the Communications and Information Technology Ministry to launch a Qualcomm Design Center in the Kingdom, offering training programs and startup initiatives on semiconductor technology.

ICYMI- Humain made a barrage of tech agreements at the Saudi-US Investment Summit, including a joint USD 5 bn investment with AWS to establish an AI Zone and deliver training in Saudi Arabia, a five-year USD 10 bn agreement with AMD to deploy 500 MW of AI infrastructure, and a collaboration with Nvidia to develop an additional 500 MW of data center capacity.

#3- Google backs STV’s new AI Fund to boost MENA startup growth: Saudi TechnologyVentures (STV) launched a new USD 100 mn AI Fund backed by Google to support the development of AI-native early-stage startups across the Middle East and North Africa and accelerate their global expansion, it said in a press release (pdf).

The fund is looking to fill the major AI funding gap in the region — 1.5% of MENA’s VC funding went to AI in 2024, compared to 38% in the US and 13% in India, according to STV Research.

#4- STC-Oracle partnership to boost Saudi AI cloud infrastructure development: Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Oracle have expanded their strategic partnership with a SAR 2 bn agreement to advance AI-powered cloud infrastructure and sovereign cloud solutions in the Kingdom, state news agency SPA reported. The initiative will be delivered through Oracle’s Alloy platform hosted in data centers operated by Center3, STC’s digital infrastructure subsidiary.

ALSO FROM ORACLE- The company signed an MoU with the Digital Government Authority To accelerate digital transformation in Saudi government entities through cloud computing, AI, emerging technologies, and national talent development.

#5- The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) signed multiple MoUs on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum to advance digital transformation, AI capabilities, and cybersecurity infrastructure, state news agency SPA reported.

The details: AMD will explore the development of AI data centers in the Kingdom using AMD technologies, while Pure Storage will collaborate to upgrade data systems and drive AI innovation. Rackspace will also collaborate on cloud computing and AI, including a potential regional center of excellence, cloud infrastructure expansion, and a potential virtual university for digital tech training

The authority also signed MoUs with DataDirect Networks and Weka on AI hubs innovations, as well as Palo Alto Networks Saudi Arabia to strengthen national cybersecurity.

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