Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Media signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, to build a more flexible, resilient technology foundation that supports the evolving requirements of the Saudi media sector.

The MoU, signed at LEAP 2026, aims to strengthen cooperation to develop and modernize the Ministry’s digital infrastructure, focusing on hybrid cloud computing, AI, cyber resilience, knowledge transfer, and digital innovation, according to the official statement released yesterday.

Nutanix will support the Ministry in exploring and developing hybrid computing environments that enable applications and workloads to operate and move seamlessly across data centers and different cloud environments.

The US-based company will also contribute to developing a secure and resilient infrastructure that supports disaster recovery and strengthens cybersecurity, helping create greater continuity across the Ministry’s digital environment.

Ahmed Salem Al-Rashdi, general supervisor of the general departments at the digital transformation agency at the Ministry of Media, said: “Our collaboration with Nutanix will support our efforts to strengthen the flexibility, resilience, and modernization of the Ministry’s digital infrastructure, while enabling us to explore new approaches to hybrid cloud and emerging technologies.”

He added that the MoU provides a framework for cooperation that brings together infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, business continuity, and innovation, while supporting the ministry’s broader objective of delivering more efficient and effective digital experiences.

Moreover, Nutanix and the Ministry will explore hybrid cloud and infrastructure integration that can enable applications and workloads to move seamlessly between data centers and different cloud environments.