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Our guard patrol system is now actively serving in Saudi Arabia
Daniela Gröbel-Becker : Dec 12, 2024
From Desert to Metropolis: Arab countries captivate with their breathtaking transformation: Within just a few decades, flourishing metropolises have emerged from vast desert landscapes, showcasing stunning architecture, modern infrastructure, and groundbreaking technologies. These cities, including pioneers like Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, rely on innovative solutions to achieve their vision of a connected and secure future. This is where we at COREDINATE® come in with our guard patrol tour system—a solution that revolutionizes the security industry and is perfectly tailored to the needs of such dynamic markets. COREDINATE® addresses the challenge of enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent regulations.
Drag the slider back and forth to better imagine the dramatic transformation in Arab countries through this fictional comparison.
Why focus on the Arab market?
In 2022, we decided to offer our website in Arabic, implement additional marketing measures, and delve deeper into the specific requirements of the Arab market. We knew our guard patrol system could provide genuine value to this region, but it was clear that we first needed to establish our presence there.
COREDINATE and the Saudi Arabia Trip
Last year, my colleague Alan Thornton and I traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to meet potential business partners and explore the country’s culture. This gave us the opportunity to discover the great value COREDINATE® offers to the security sector across the region. We listened, gathered valuable insights, further developed our product, and successfully launched new functionalities.
Organized by trAIDe in cooperation with the Federal Government, the focus of the trip was to support German companies with their market entry in Saudi Arabia. A highlight was the visit to SAFE, the National Security Services Company, and the reception at the German Embassy.
At the Saudi-German Civil Security Congress, we were able to present our guard patrol tour system, generating significant interest, while the visit to SAFE provided insights into the modern security sector. The trip was rounded off by cultural highlights such as the Al Bujairi Heritage Park and the Sky Bridge of the Kingdom Centre, which bid us farewell with breathtaking views.
Tried, Tested, Proven
Our guard patrol tour system was first implemented by a leading company in Saudi Arabia and is now used by over 500 security personnel. COREDINATE® was selected as the preferred provider because we meet all critical requirements. Of particular importance is storing data within the Saudi Cloud to comply with the Agenda 2030.
With our diverse modules, we support the client’s vision of creating an ideal guard patrol tour system. At the same time, we offer an unmatched training and support package that is highly available, extremely reliable, and cost-effective. The ability to use COREDINATE® in Arabic and its availability on iOS and Android complete our offering, ensuring an optimal fit for the needs of our customers.
Our guard patrol tour system is fully available in Arabic and offers flexible deployment options: Customers can choose to use the software on premise (An explanation can be found at the end of the page) or rely on international cloud providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) or the Saudi Cloud—which is often preferred in Saudi Arabia.
A Step Toward Agenda 2030
As mentioned in an earlier blog post, Saudi Arabia, through its Agenda 2030, pursues ambitious goals:
- economic diversification
- modern cities and a high quality of life
Security and efficiency play a crucial role—whether in public spaces, businesses, or large-scale projects like NEOM, the futuristic city in the desert. Our software supports visions like these by digitizing security processes, enhancing transparency, being easily scalable, and offering an intuitive interface.
We are proud to contribute to achieving these goals with COREDINATE®. Our Patrol Tour System serves as both a tool and a reliable partner for businesses striving to meet the highest standards.
Proud of Our Success in the Arab Market
With our dedication and intensive efforts to adapt our product to the cultural and technical requirements of the Arab market, we were able to secure a renowned client in Saudi Arabia while strengthening our position as a reliable provider of innovative security solutions.
We look forward to expanding collaboration in the region and supporting even more companies with COREDINATE® on their journey to a digital future. The opportunities in the Arab market are as diverse as the visions of the countries themselves—and we are ready to realize them together.
What is Agenda 2030?
The Agenda 2030, also known as Saudi Vision 2030, aims to transform Saudi Arabia economically and socially, reduce dependency on oil, and establish the nation as a global investment hub. For German companies, especially in the security sector, this vision offers immense opportunities due to the demand for technological solutions like guard patrol tour systems to improve efficiency and security across various industries.
The Agenda 2030 promotes investments in infrastructure and public services, increasing the need for modern security solutions. Saudi Arabia’s strategic location as a hub between three continents further enhances the potential for expansion into the Middle East market. For businesses, participating in this economic transformation provides an opportunity to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s most dynamic economies.
What is the Saudi Cloud?
Well-known in Arab countries, but for readers from other regions, here’s a brief explanation: Saudi Cloud Computing Co. (SCCC) is a joint venture established in June 2022 to provide cloud computing services in Saudi Arabia. The venture was founded through a partnership between Alibaba Cloud, stc Group, eWTP Arabia Capital, Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), and Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).
SCCC offers a variety of cloud services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). These services are designed to support companies in their digital transformation, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of their IT infrastructures.
The establishment of SCCC is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional hub for cloud computing services. This aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which focuses on diversification and technological innovation.
What does "on premise" mean?
For those less technically inclined, here’s a brief explanation: The option to run COREDINATE® on premise means that the software is installed and operated directly on a customer’s own servers. This solution provides maximum control and security for companies that place a high value on data protection or local data storage. Alternatively, our customers can run COREDINATE® in the cloud, benefiting from high scalability and flexibility—including the Saudi Cloud, which is specifically tailored to the needs of the region.
What are the benefits of AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud platform provided by Amazon, offering a wide range of services for computing, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, and more. Since its launch in 2006, AWS has become the world’s leading cloud computing platform, used by startups, large enterprises, and government agencies to implement scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient solutions. AWS provides numerous benefits, making it the preferred choice for businesses of all sizes.
The platform excels with its enormous scalability, enabling IT resources to be flexibly adjusted to current needs, and its cost-efficient pay-as-you-go model, which eliminates the need for high upfront investments. With a global network of data centers, AWS ensures low latency and high availability, while advanced security measures such as data encryption and strict compliance standards safeguard sensitive information. Additionally, AWS offers a wide array of services—from storage solutions to AI tools and data analytics—that help businesses develop innovative and future-ready applications. This combination of flexibility, security, and innovation enables AWS users to efficiently transform their digital business models.