Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Amity Research Centers
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics:
Dare 2.0 initiative; Mena region; GCC countries; Digitisation; Accelerating core asset performance; Expanding assertively; Optical fibre networks; 5G developments; Cloud technology; Big data analytics; Internet connectivity; International markets; Digital reformation of communication and services
Abstract
The renowned communications company, Saudi Telecom Company (stc) was headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It provided integrated mobile, fixed and broadband services to more than 160 million customers. Moreover, stc an innovative digital pioneer was augmenting customer experiences across Saudi Arabia and entire MENA region. Consequently, stc launched its DARE strategy towards digitising operations, accelerating core asset performance, reinventing customer experience and expanding assertively. Going forward, stc refreshed its 'DARE strategy' and designated it as 'DARE 2.0' to enhance customer experience. The company had expanded beyond its national borders into the international markets establishing businesses in countries of GCC countries, Asia and Africa. InspireU, MENA Gateway data centre and Rawafed were some of stc's efforts besides extending optical fibre networks and SIM cards. Further, it collaborated with Tier I internet providers to fortify its internet global backbone connectivity. The company established TAWAL for maximising its core asset performance. For successful adoption of 5G, stc built alliances with prominent tech/telco brands like Accenture, Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Redhat, Teradata and SAS for efficient digital transformation, 5G developments, IoT, cloud technology development and big data analytics respectively. Would stc be able to sustain its global status of a key strategic player and digital enabler?
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2021.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
Saudi Telecom Company
Employees:
10000+
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Telecommunications
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Abstract
The renowned communications company, Saudi Telecom Company (stc) was headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It provided integrated mobile, fixed and broadband services to more than 160 million customers. Moreover, stc an innovative digital pioneer was augmenting customer experiences across Saudi Arabia and entire MENA region. Consequently, stc launched its DARE strategy towards digitising operations, accelerating core asset performance, reinventing customer experience and expanding assertively. Going forward, stc refreshed its 'DARE strategy' and designated it as 'DARE 2.0' to enhance customer experience. The company had expanded beyond its national borders into the international markets establishing businesses in countries of GCC countries, Asia and Africa. InspireU, MENA Gateway data centre and Rawafed were some of stc's efforts besides extending optical fibre networks and SIM cards. Further, it collaborated with Tier I internet providers to fortify its internet global backbone connectivity. The company established TAWAL for maximising its core asset performance. For successful adoption of 5G, stc built alliances with prominent tech/telco brands like Accenture, Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Redhat, Teradata and SAS for efficient digital transformation, 5G developments, IoT, cloud technology development and big data analytics respectively. Would stc be able to sustain its global status of a key strategic player and digital enabler?
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2021.Geographical setting
Region:
World/global
Featured company
Saudi Telecom Company
Employees:
10000+
Type:
Public company
Industry:
Telecommunications