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thoroughly understanding our customers’ needs, tailoring our solutions to meet their
preferences, as well as constantly ensuring that support is provided promptly, we have been
able to establish ourselves as a reliable and trusted partner for customers. All of these have
further enabled us to deliver exceptional value to them.
At Red Hat, we provide our customers with the appropriate technologies and skillsets to
propel them towards success. We collaborate with our partners in the ecosystem to
guarantee that their solutions have the appropriate degree of security and agility. Red Hat
offers its clients the framework and the methodology necessary to collaborate with an open-
source community and break away from vendor lock-in.

We concentrated on the telecom market in 2016, and we kept investing while focusing on
other resources. Furthermore, we collaborated with several parties to construct our
ecosystem and begin training others, while focusing heavily on youth and women in IT,
particularly in the MENA region. In short, our journey from ten years ago to where we are
now has been quite a remarkable one.

Could you discuss any recent trends or developments in the telecommunication
landscape within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that you believe will have a significant
impact on Red Hat's operations or market strategy?
We keep close tabs on the recent trends and developments within the telecommunications
sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as they can have a significant impact on our
operations.

The rapid development of 5G networks and the growing integration of artificial intelligence
(AI) technology are two noteworthy trends we have observed recently. Both trends have
profoundly influenced the operations and market strategy of Red Hat in the region. Vision
2030 and other governmental efforts are driving the rollout of 5G networks throughout Saudi
Arabia, which is a significant development in the telecom industry. This development
necessitates the demand for strong, adaptable infrastructure solutions to meet the
expanding network requirements while also promising greater data rates and reduced
latency. Our proficiency with open-source technology places us in a strong position to offer
innovative solutions that allows KSA’s telecom operators to maximize their 5G deployments,
while maintaining interoperability and scalability.
In order to handle the complexity of evolving networks, Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector is
currently embracing AI-driven analytics and automation. Customer experiences, operational
efficiency, and network optimization are all being revolutionized by AI-powered solutions at
present. At Red Hat, we understand how critical it is to offer open, flexible platforms that help
telecom infrastructure to seamlessly integrate AI-driven data. Through robust collaboration,
we enable telecom operators to efficiently utilize AI technology for improving consumer
engagement, personalizing offerings and network performance.
Red Hat remains dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that address the
convergence of 5G and AI in the telecom industry in response to these advancements. With
the help of our open-source platforms, which include TensorFlow, OpenShift, and
Kubernetes, telecom operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can create and implement
cutting-edge AI-powered applications that meet the scalability, security, and interoperability
requirements of 5G networks. Red Hat seeks to assist operators in harnessing the full
potential of 5G and AI technologies in accelerating digital transformation and providing
improved experiences for both customers and companies by aligning our plans with the
evolving demands of Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector.

Collaboration and partnerships are often crucial for success in the telecom industry.
Can you elaborate on Red Hat's approach to building and nurturing strategic alliances
with local organizations and industry players in Saudi Arabia to drive mutual growth
and innovation?

Our partners are our top priority, and we work to align our sellers and resources as closely
as possible with them. We have prioritized partner-centric business processes because we
understand the importance of partnerships in unlocking new growth opportunities. We seek
to leverage our strategic partnerships to grow our facilities and offerings, which constitutes a
significant component for propelling our company towards greater heights. By leveraging the

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