• Siemens has 20 MindSphere Application Centres spanning 17 countries .
• By 2030 , Saudi Arabia aims to generate almost 60GW of renewable energy .
• By 2030 , Saudi Arabia aims to have three cities recognised in the top-ranked 100 cities in the world .
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COMPANY FACTS
• Siemens has 20 MindSphere Application Centres spanning 17 countries .
• By 2030 , Saudi Arabia aims to generate almost 60GW of renewable energy .
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• By 2030 , Saudi Arabia aims to have three cities recognised in the top-ranked 100 cities in the world .
spots , bottlenecks and headaches best , “ collaboration ” and “ co-creation ” are words that best encapsulate the ethos behind the centre . “ We sit down with clients and identify their pain points . They ’ re always different , and there is always a potential to improve ,” observes Speh . “ Time-wise , effort-wise , you name it – we ’ re offering change management and helping them become digital companies .” Through its centres , Siemens offers a space to co-design applications which aim to optimise processes , speed up performance , maximise energy efficiency and , ultimately , contribute to Vision 2030 . “ It ’ s really about fostering strong relationships ,” adds Speh , “ We have an ecosystem of around 200 companies now supporting us .”
It seems that Vision 2030 has offered Saudi businesses a fresh slate to reshape their operations and sharpen their digital capabilities . This has
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