Diriyah Company Celebrates Completion of SAP Private Cloud Solutions Deployment
Diriyah Company, the developer behind Saudi Arabia’s 14 sq. km landmark cultural and lifestyle destination, Diriyah, has announced the successful deployment of SAP Private Cloud Solutions, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. This initiative, supported by advanced cloud computing solutions, will significantly enhance services provided to visitors, residents, partners, and employees of Diriyah.
As one of the Kingdom’s largest urban development projects, the deployment of these solutions in Diriyah provides a 360-degree overview of all operations, streamlining and automating processes to enable data-driven and agile decision-making. The comprehensive SAP-powered transformation ensures that Diriyah Company is equipped with a flexible, scalable, and future-proof technology infrastructure.
The deployment includes the SAP ERP Private Cloud solution, which accelerates the secure transition of core business processes to the cloud. Specialized modules for real estate were incorporated alongside SAP SuccessFactors for human resource management. Additionally, the SAP Ariba procurement solution and the SAP Business Technology innovation platform were deployed, enabling improved application development, data management, planning and analytics, integration, and automation.
Group Chief Executive Officer Jerry Inzerillo of Diriyah Company stated: “Our partnership with SAP has been instrumental in achieving this critical phase of our digital transformation. The implementation of SAP’s innovative solutions allows us to optimize our operations and enhance our service delivery, ultimately creating a more enriching experience for our stakeholders.”
Chief Technology Officer Michael Ibbitson of Diriyah Company remarked: “Diriyah and SAP have been on a journey since the inception of the project. The deployment of cutting-edge cloud computing solutions marks a major milestone in our collaboration. Fully hosted in Saudi Arabia, the flexible, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure will enable data-driven and agile decision-making, addressing the complexities of one of the largest urban development projects in the world.”
SAP has been a trusted partner in Diriyah's journey from its inception. This milestone signifies a major step in their collaboration, with the SAP platform now fully hosted within Saudi Arabia. This robust infrastructure empowers data-driven and agile decision-making to meet the challenges posed by one of the world’s largest urban development projects.
Chief Business Officer Hans-Peter Fülle of SAP EMEA commented: “We are immensely proud to support Diriyah Company on its bold journey toward becoming a global cultural and tourism landmark. By integrating multiple innovative SAP solutions, Diriyah has significantly elevated operational efficiency and built a future-proof foundation for its visionary development. These transformative achievements align seamlessly with Diriyah’s aspiration to stand among the world’s most iconic destinations.”
Diriyah Company continues to champion a digital-first approach, enhancing its capabilities to manage the expansive scale of its projects effectively and innovatively. This transformation positions Diriyah as a premier developer in the Kingdom, ready to meet the demands of its diverse stakeholders and the evolving market landscape.
