Diriyah Company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable collaboration between the two parties and leverage HPE’s expertise in Information Technology to facilitate data exchange and network technology integration.
This is intended to improve the efficiency of ongoing tourism, cultural and heritage projects in Diriyah. This collaboration will help transform Diriyah into a leading global tourism destination by harnessing advanced technologies that promote sustainability and contribute to developing, restoring and preserving heritage sites and the surrounding environment in line with the highest international standards.
The MoU was signed by Michael Ibbitson, Chief Technology Officer of Diriyah Company, and Mohammad Alrehaili, Middle East Managing Director at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, in the presence of Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, and John Schultz, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at HPE.
This collaboration marks a significant step for Diriyah Company, aiming to enhance its digital infrastructure and improve the efficiency of ongoing tourism, cultural and heritage projects. These developments are set to transform the city into one of the greatest gathering places in the world. The agreement encompasses collaboration in various areas, such as enhancing information technology infrastructure, managing technical service data and supplying Diriyah Company with locally manufactured servers.
Through its collaboration with HPEt, the global edge-to-cloud company , Diriyah Company seeks to establish a highly efficient technical infrastructure and utilise cutting-edge technical expertise to support its plans and projects in creating a contemporary, sustainable lifestyle.
These initiatives aim to showcase the rich heritage of this ancient city, emphasizing its significant contributions to architecture, culture, the arts and knowledge. Diriyah Company’s efforts are geared towards offering a captivating experience for global visitors that reflects the historical significance of this city, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
