stc Group and SambaNova Launch Sovereign AI Cloud Platform in Saudi Arabia

stc Group, SambaNova launch sovereign AI cloud platform

Image: Paco Freire/ Getty Images Saudi Arabia's leading digital enabler, stc Group, through its AI arm stc.AI, has officially launched a landmark large language model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform. This new platform is set to run the world's largest open-source frontier model, powered by the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B, one of the most advanced AI models globally. The initiative is expected to drive significant innovation across multiple sectors in Saudi Arabia. stc Enterprise GPT The platform introduces stc Enterprise GPT, an advanced generative AI solution that will enable users to create new content while leveraging the rapid inference capabilities of the Llama 405B model. The platform promises seamless integration and scalability for enterprises, providing them with the infrastructure needed to harness the power of artificial intelligence. Designed with open-source principles in mind, the platform allows users within Saudi Arabia to modify and enhance the software according to their specific requirements. This flexibility is intended to support stc Group's ongoing development of Enterprise GPT, empowering Saudi enterprises and developers with cutting-edge AI technology. By positioning Saudi Arabia as a leader in AI adoption and innovation, the platform aims to create new opportunities for both local businesses and the wider economy. Saud Alsheraihi, VP of Digital Solutions at stc Group, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, stating, "This partnership with SambaNova marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. "By offering a secure and scalable inferencing-as-a-service platform, we are enabling organisations to unlock the full potential of their data while maintaining complete control." Sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "SambaNova is pleased to partner with stc to introduce Saudi Arabia's premier sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud, running the world's largest open-source frontier models at one-tenth the power compared to other solutions." The platform was unveiled at LEAP 2025, a major technology event, and will be available later this year. This collaboration between stc Group and SambaNova represents a key milestone in Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to position itself at the forefront of the global AI landscape, fostering innovation, securing data sovereignty, and driving future economic growth.

Stc Group and SambaNova Launch Sovereign AI Cloud Platform in Saudi Arabia

Partnership emphasizes secure, scalable AI solutions for enterprises. Saudi Arabia's stc Group has partnered with AI solutions company SambaNova to introduce an inferencing-as-a-Service cloud platform to provide Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. Through its AI arm, stc.AI, stc Group launched a Large Language Model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform, which will run what the company calls the world's largest open-source frontier model. "Powered by the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B, one of the most powerful AI large language models in the world, the stc Group sovereign cloud platform will drive innovation across sectors," the companies announced on Monday, February 17. Also Read: Airtel Working on India's First AI-Enabled Sovereign Cloud Solution Key features of the platform include stc Enterprise GPT, a state-of-the-art generative AI solution. The generative component will power AI to create new content, using the fastest inference speeds - for Llama 405B. "The platform will ensure seamless integration and scalability for enterprises," the companies said. According to Stc Group, the open-source model will allow users within Saudi Arabia to use, modify, and improve the software according to their specific needs, contributing to stc Group's own Enterprise GPT. Saud Alsheraihi, Vice President of Digital Solutions at stc Group said: "By offering a secure and scalable inferencing-as-a-Service platform, we are enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their data while maintaining complete control." "SambaNova is pleased to partner with stc to introduce KSA's premier sovereign inferencing-as-a-service cloud, running the world's largest open-source frontier models at one-tenth the power compared to other solutions," said Rodrigo Liang, CEO of SambaNova Systems. "The collaboration will empower sovereign AI entities to fine-tune models using private data while leveraging SambaNova's advanced technology," the joint statement said. Also Read: Stc Group Partners with AWS to Drive AI and Cloud Transformation in Saudi Arabia Inference speed refers to the time it takes for an AI model to process an input and generate an output after it has been trained. It is a crucial factor for determining how quickly the model can generate new content based on a given prompt.