Homegrown AI S2W Partners with Saudi Analytics Firm for Middle East Expansion

S2W, a leading South Korean big data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) company, has opened the door to the Middle Eastern market by signing an export contract for its core security AI platform with TrustLink, a Saudi Arabian data analysis specialist. Through this contract, S2W will supply its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based security AI solution to Saudi Arabian government agencies via TrustLink. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, TrustLink is a data analysis and forensics specialist that has been providing IT services such as cybersecurity, digital forensics, and Internet of Things (IoT) to major public and government organizations in the Middle East, including the Presidency of State Security (PSS), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). TrustLink plans to further expand its data intelligence services, including security big data analysis for public sector clients, using the adoption of S2W's solution as a stepping stone. S2W possesses the capability to successfully supply AI-based data intelligence to international organizations, public and government agencies both domestically and abroad, and companies in major industrial sectors. It has consistently made efforts to enter the market, including participating in major Middle Eastern IT exhibitions such as 'LEAP' and 'GISEC' and exploring cooperation strategies with local clients. Lee Yoo-kyung, Head of S2W's Overseas Business, emphasized the strategic importance of this contract, explaining, "The Middle East region is seeing active large-scale digital transformation (DX) projects and capital investments, and is actively considering cooperation with Korean IT companies as an alternative to reduce dependence on global big tech companies." She added, "Saudi Arabia's open policy, which is pursuing 'Vision 2030' – a policy of post-oil and economic diversification – provides tangible opportunities for domestic companies." S2W plans to solidify its B2G and B2B sales foundation by making Saudi Arabia a key hub for its Middle Eastern expansion, securing strong growth momentum to leap forward as a global big data and AI company.