The participation of SBM at LEAP 2026 brought enterprise information technology and digital transformation tools to the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, according to reporting by عالم التقنية. Running from August 31 to September 3 under the banner of exploring digital transformation dimensions, the company set up operations at booth H3.I30 in Hall 3 to display its latest commercial systems.
Saudi Business Machines highlighted tools designed to assist both public and private entities in reaching measurable operational goals aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The company presented live demonstrations across artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud services, and enterprise software.
Enterprise Infrastructure and AI Platforms
The presentation included specialized hardware from strategic partner IBM. Attendees examined enterprise computing systems such as the IBM LinuxONE Emperor 5, IBM Power Systems, and IBM z17 servers, which are built to process demanding data workloads. The showcase also featured an interactive foosball setup running on the IBM watsonx.ai platform.
Beyond physical computing units, the company displayed the AI and Data Center platform. This platform establishes structured data architectures while scaling machine learning capabilities for enterprise clients in the business sector.
Local Applications and the Techxagon Zone
Within the Techxagon demonstration area, the company exhibited several internally developed software products. These applications address diverse organizational requirements, ranging from asset modeling to regulatory compliance.
- Maxera: A tool for creating interactive 3D digital twins of physical facilities and assets.
- Sedra: A conversational platform built on IBM watsonx.ai.
- Rabet: An application programming interface integration system.
- Waleed: A generative AI tool for automated workflow management and customer interactions.
- Miqyas: An AI-driven assessment tool that measures organizational compliance against standards from SAMA, Qiyas, and NORA.
- Metaverse Lab: A virtual environment incorporating augmented reality and digital twin models.
Strategic Global Technology Alliances
Several international partners joined SBM to display integrated enterprise software. Premium partners HCLSoftware and IFS exhibited workflow management platforms, with IFS highlighting cloud-based enterprise resource planning and industrial maintenance systems.
Gold tier partners also demonstrated technical products across security and data management. Kiteworks presented secure business communication tools, MariaDB showed transactional database architectures, and SAS displayed analytics software. In addition, Nine Summits Tech introduced the DIVE real-time data integration system, while PCW featured scalable cloud tools.
Operational Security and SBM at LEAP 2026
Visitors exploring SBM at LEAP 2026 examined the Advanced Threat Protection Center (ATPC). This facility provides continuous threat tracking, security operations, and automated defenses to support institutional cybersecurity needs across the Kingdom.
Essam Al-Shiha, Chief Executive Officer of SBM, addressed the strategic value of the gathering during the exhibition.
“LEAP serves as a dynamic platform to convert technical ambitions into practical results.”
Essam Al-Shiha, CEO of SBM
The company stated that the showcase at SBM at LEAP 2026 supports long-term goals for technical modernization and operational resilience across Saudi enterprise operations.
