EY and Microsoft expand collaboration in Saudi Arabia with EY Studio+ addition
EY and Microsoft have expanded their collaboration in Saudi Arabia, integrating EY Studio+ into their existing alliance.
The global consulting firm and technology giant have for long been working together on the global stage, and more recently also in Saudi Arabia. Following the formal launch of EY Studio+ in the region last month, the two organisations have now woven the new offering into their Saudi partnership.
EY Studio+ is EY’s customer-first growth and transformation proposition, bringing together the firm’s full spectrum of capabilities across design, sales, marketing and customer experience.
The enhanced collaboration aims to help organisations in Saudi Arabia strengthen their customer-focused services through Microsoft’s technology ecosystem, spanning ERP and CRM systems, specialised business applications, and enabling technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
In addition to delivering joint consulting services, EY and Microsoft will co-develop thought leadership and methodologies focused on experience design, innovation and related priority areas. The two companies will also participate in industry forums and exhibitions across the Kingdom to showcase their complementary capabilities and insights.
Omar Odeh, EY’s MENA Consulting Leader, said; “EY and Microsoft have a history of successful collaborations, leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of the clients and communities we serve. This continues through EY Studio+, where we plan to work together to address the rapidly evolving needs of businesses in the region. Our aim is to develop compelling value propositions that empower our clients to thrive in a highly competitive landscape.”
“This is another great opportunity for EY and Microsoft to work together on a creative and targeted formula to provide exceptional value to our clients,” added Alfonso Gutierrez, MENA Microsoft Alliance Leader at EY. “Together, our aim is to help organizations in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region move from bold ambitions to real-world impact, offering secure, scalable and intelligent solutions that transform how businesses engage customers and drive growth.”
Maha Albrahim, Vice President and Enterprise Partner Solutions at Microsoft Arabia, noted: “Our collaboration with EY Studio+ brings the power of our AI and cloud technologies together with EY teams’ deep industry expertise and design-led delivery model. This initiative aims to enable organizations across Saudi Arabia to accelerate digital transformation and create experiences that are innovative, human-centered and built for the future.”
