Etihad Salam Telecom Company signed an agreement with Nutanix to deliver managed private cloud infrastructure to enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia. The companies executed the memorandum of understanding at the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh, where Salam participated as a strategic sponsor under the theme Powering what’s next. The annual conference serves as a key platform for Saudi telecom operators and global technology firms to introduce enterprise digital services.
Three-Year Managed Services Agreement
The three-year managed service partnership enables Salam to integrate Nutanix hybrid multicloud software into its enterprise offerings. As a result, commercial clients gain access to localized computing capacity while retaining administrative control over their data environments and meeting national compliance standards. The collaborative service model allows enterprises to streamline IT management and consolidate critical business workloads across secure domestic platforms.
Deployment of Private Cloud Infrastructure
Salam will deliver private cloud infrastructure as a service by combining its established domestic network with Nutanix software systems. Furthermore, this service structure assists organizations that want to modernize core IT operations through scalable cloud computing platforms. By adopting this infrastructure model, organizations can reduce hardware overhead while expanding operational flexibility.
“Our collaboration combines Salam’s expertise with Nutanix’s world-class cloud technology, we are uniquely positioned to deliver private cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, security, and scalability. We are committed to enabling businesses across the Kingdom to accelerate their digital transformation journeys with confidence.”
Abdullah Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company
Enterprise Support and Industry Alignment
The joint initiative supports broader national objectives for economic diversification and technical advancement across corporate sectors. In addition, enterprise adoption of hybrid systems helps local companies strengthen their operational posture and deploy modern business applications with integrated cybersecurity protections. Organizations moving workloads into managed environments can also scale their capacity according to fluctuating business demands.
“We have a shared vision of empowering organizations with flexible, modern IT solutions that drive innovation and growth. Together with Salam, we look forward to supporting the Kingdom’s ambitious digital agenda and helping enterprises unlock new possibilities through the power of cloud technology.”
Talal Al-Saif, Regional Director, Saudi Arabia, at Nutanix
Telecom Infrastructure and Market Presence
Etihad Salam Telecom Company has operated telecommunications network infrastructure in Saudi Arabia since 2005. Specifically, the provider supplies connectivity, data centers, and digital services to government entities, international carriers, and private companies through units including Salam Mobile Telecom Company and Technical Links Services. The addition of managed cloud offerings expands Salam’s portfolio of enterprise digital services in the local market.
