Riyadh, February 03, 2022: The Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), a SAMI company, successfully concluded its participation in LEAP technology conference, from 1-3 February 2022, at Riyadh International Conventions & Exhibitions Center.
AEC showcased, during the world’s biggest technology event that attracted thousands of interested visitors, a complete range of solutions, systems, and products, including its flagship Data Diode, that helps protect sensitive networks and databases from hacking and breaches, along with other cybersecurity solutions, cloud computing systems, IoT, and digital health services. Also, the company presented its Security Operations Center (SOC), which supports I.T. professionals in securing their cybersecurity systems and ensures breach's immunity.
Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of Advanced Electronics Company, said: " We are proud of AEC's successful participation and praise holding LEAP's first edition in Saudi Arabia. LEAPS' impeccable organization and remarkable turnout reflect the great efforts made by the Kingdom’s wise government and officials in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in planning, preparing, and organizing this special event. LEAP is a successful event that offered great content and is a true testament to the Kingdom's leading role. Al-Musallam stressed the importance of AEC's technical and digital solutions and services within the company’s goals of remaining one of the key enablers of the Kingdom's digital transformation journey towards achieving Vision 2030’s strategic objectives.
AEC also inked two agreements with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fulfill the Ministry’s information security and cyber security needs and provide information technology infrastructure services.
Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam, CEO of AEC, and Mr. Abdulhadi Al-Mansouri, Assistant for Executive Affairs to the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the agreement’s signing ceremony that occurred within the framework of supporting the digital transformation journey in the Kingdom, enhancing cybersecurity and governance in the field of information technology, as well as elevating the knowledge and technical skills through national capabilities.
Established in 1988 in Riyadh, AEC is a leader in the electronics, technology, and manufacturing industries. The company designs, develops, manufactures, maintains, and repairs advanced systems and products in the defense and aerospace, information and communications technology, security, and energy sectors. It employs more than 2,200 employees, 85 percent of whom are Saudis working in various fields.