Cognite launches data fusion on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: Cognite, a leading provider of industrial software, has announced the availability of its premier Industrial DataOps product, Cognite Data Fusion®, on Google Cloud within Saudi Arabia.

This pivotal partnership marries Cognite’s expertise in data management and artificial intelligence (AI) with the robust infrastructure and analytics prowess of Google Cloud. The integration is set to revolutionize the way customers migrate, manage, and analyze their industrial data, offering unprecedented levels of scalability, flexibility, and security.

The deployment of Cognite Data Fusion® harnesses comprehensive contextualization and generative AI capabilities, specifically designed for the intricacies of industrial data. When combined with Google Cloud’s advanced AI and machine learning tools, the result is a potent synergy capable of delivering actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency, and propelling digital transformation across key sectors including energy, manufacturing, and logistics.

Dr. Francois Laborie, Executive Vice President of Cognite, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are thrilled to introduce Cognite Data and AI offerings to Google Cloud customers in Saudi Arabia. This marks a significant milestone in our partnership and underscores our commitment to the Kingdom. The convergence of data and AI from both Cognite and Google Cloud is set to catalyze industry transformation through solutions that deliver tangible business value.”

Echoing this sentiment, Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Google Cloud, stated: “Our partnership with Cognite to introduce their sophisticated industrial data platform to our customers in Saudi Arabia is a thrilling development. Leveraging Google Cloud’s scalable and secure infrastructure, Cognite Data Fusion will empower customers to unlock the full potential of their data, fostering smarter business decisions and accelerating their digital transformation journey.”

Cognite Data Fusion’s cutting-edge gen AI capabilities are custom-built for industrial applications, enabling customers to create synthetic data, simulate various scenarios, and optimize operations. This leads to enhanced decision-making and improved business outcomes.

In the Kingdom and the broader MENA region, Cognite Data Fusion is introduced to the market by CNTXT, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Cognite. This alliance leverages CNTXT’s profound insights into the regional industrial landscape and Cognite’s state-of-the-art technology, delivering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs and challenges of their clientele.

Abdullah Jarwan, CEO of CNTXT, highlighted the transformative potential of the product: “Cognite Data Fusion is set to redefine how industries in the Kingdom extract value from their data. With its world-class gen AI capabilities, tailored for the industrial sector, Cognite Data Fusion stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency.”