Date -2025-03-19 Location - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Business Machines Ltd. (SBM), a leader in technology solutions across the Kingdom, has joined forces with EnterpriseDB ("EDB"), the leading Postgres data and AI company, to accelerate AI-driven transformation and strengthen data sovereignty in Saudi Arabia.

With AI projected to contribute  $135.2 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy by 2030, enterprises need scalable, sovereign data solutions that fuel innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance. Through this partnership, SBM and EDB are delivering AI-ready infrastructure designed to meet the Kingdom’s growing demand for secure, high-performance data platforms.

Key Benefits of the Partnership:

• Data Sovereignty for AI Innovation: EDB Postgres® AI ensures full data control across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, providing built-in observability and regulatory support to enable enterprises to scale AI securely.


• Open-Source for Future-Proof Infrastructure: Saudi businesses can replace legacy systems with enterprise-grade open-source solutions that enhance flexibility, optimize workloads, and eliminate reliance on proprietary databases.


• AI-Driven Insights for Strategic Growth: EDB Postgres AI integrates real-time data analytics with daily operations, powering automation and intelligent decision-making across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and public services.


• Collaboration with LinuxONE for Scalability and Security: With IBM LinuxONE, EDB Postgres AI delivers secure, AI-ready infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

“This strategic partnership empowers Saudi businesses to harness open-source data and AI while ensuring compliance with local regulations. By keeping data under their control, organizations can confidently drive innovation and build a future-ready, AI-powered economy,” said Abdo Gadmour, Channels and Alliances Director for EDB MEA.

“This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing the region’s ambition of becoming a global leader in AI and data. Working with SBM, we are enabling Saudi organizations to drive innovation with a secure, scalable, and sovereign data foundation,” said Kash Rafique, GM for EDB MEA.

“This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation by providing best-in-class solutions that align with Vision 2030. EDB Postgres AI allows businesses to achieve high performance while ensuring full compliance with local data sovereignty regulations,” said Mahmoud Alhusseini, Vice President, Systems and Software Solutions at SBM.

About SBM

Saudi Business Machines Ltd. (SBM) is the General Marketing and Services Representative of IBM World Trade Corporation in Saudi Arabia. SBM is a technology solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of services, including hardware, software, and professional services, to support the Kingdom’s digital transformation.

About EDB

EDB provides a data and AI platform leveraging Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud. Serving 1,500+ customers globally, EDB supports major industries and contributes to the PostgreSQL community. EDB ensures high availability, security, compliance, and observability, helping enterprises modernize and scale efficiently. Visit www.enterprisedb.com.