stc Group, the digital enabler in the region , and GO Telecom (Etihad Atheeb) have signed a cooperation agreement to provide Internet of Things (IoT) services through stc Group's network, focused on empowering individuals and businesses digital growth.
Through the agreement, stc Group will support Go Telecom in expanding its services to provide greater connectivity for customers whilst meeting the growing demand for IoT technology, supporting the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Kingdom.
stc Group is championing innovative technologies, including IoT, cloud computing and cybersecurity, to drive digital transformation regionally. IoT services, specifically, have increasingly become an essential enabler for technical expansion and business development globally. The services will be provided through stc Group’s wide coverage of networks, fifth generation technologies (5G) and Low Power Broadband (LPWA) across the Kingdom, which is considered to be the largest in the Middle East and North Africa.
Eng. Mohammed Alabbadi, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, stc Group
Our partnership with Go Telecom further cements our commitment to supporting virtual network operators in the Kingdom expand their reach and develop their services. We are focused on ensuring all sectors can benefit from IOT technologies as part of the Group's efforts to empower the digital transformation process in the Kingdom.
Yahya Al Mansour, CEO of GO Communications
We are pleased to partner with stc Group to grow IoT services in the Kingdom, and we look forward to exploring the innovative opportunities and capabilities for the benefit of our valued customers. We are committed to providing best-in-class services to meet the needs of our customers in line with international best practices.
