Arabian Internet and Communications Services

What Arabian Internet and Communications Services does

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co., branded as solutions by stc, is a Saudi Arabian public limited company that provides end-to-end IT services and digital solutions to enterprises and government entities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2000, the company is majority-owned (79%) by Saudi Telecom Company (stc) and is publicly listed on the Saudi exchange under the ticker 'solutions', with wholly-owned subsidiaries pulse by solutions and upsource by solutions extending its digital services and outsourcing footprint. Its portfolio is organized into three pillars: Enable (System Integration, Connectivity Services), Manage (Business Outsourcing, Managed Services), and Scale (Cloud Services, IoT Digital Services, Cybersecurity Integration), serving verticals including Government, Banking, Healthcare, Real Estate, Education, Oil & Gas, and Telecom. The company holds a Digital Government Business License (GB24121502), is certified to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, and operates a technology ecosystem of 150+ partnerships with global vendors including Microsoft, SAP, Intel, HP, Apple, and Splunk. Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise and government contracts spanning project-based system integration and data center construction, recurring managed services, and software and AI licensing; large disclosed engagements include a SAR 364 million data center contract with Center3 (August 2026), a SAR 159.7 million three-year AI software license renewal with parent stc (July 2026), and a long-term managed services project with the National Water Company inaugurated in July 2026. The business operates exclusively in Saudi Arabia with headquarters in Riyadh, and as of August 2026 has proposed doubling share capital from SAR 1.2 billion to SAR 2.4 billion via bonus shares to be voted on at an October 2026 EGM.

Name

Arabian Internet and Communications Services

Legal name

Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co.

Website

https://stcs.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arabian Internet and Communications Services (solutions by stc) is a Saudi Arabian public IT services provider, 79%-owned by stc, delivering system integration, managed services, cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions to government and enterprise clients across the Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administration Services (BPAEABAJ), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• IT services
• System integration
• Managed services
• Cloud services
• Cybersecurity integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IT Services and Solutions: End-to-end IT services revenue through system integration, managed services, and technology consulting engagements with enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia.
2. Software Licenses and Digital Solutions: Revenue from AI software and digital solutions licenses, such as the SAR 159.7 million three-year contract with stc for license renewals.
3. Data Center Construction and Integration: Engineering, construction, and commissioning services for data center projects including the DDC307 data center in Dammam (SAR 364 million contract).
4. Managed Services Contracts: Recurring managed services contracts including the National Water Company managed services project and ongoing service delivery engagements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arabian Internet and Communications Services (solutions by stc) is an IT services company that delivers end-to-end information and communications technology solutions to government and large enterprises in Saudi Arabia. Its portfolio spans seven core technology practices—System Integration, Connectivity Services, Business Outsourcing, Managed Services, Cloud Services, IoT Digital Services, and Cybersecurity Integration—delivered alongside productized sub-brands pulse (managed digital/IT services) and upsource (business process outsourcing). The company executes multi-year projects such as data center construction (e.g., SAR 364M Center3 engagement) and recurring software/managed services contracts (e.g., SAR 159.7M AI software license with stc).

Product overview

solutions by stc (Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co.) operates as the Kingdom's leading IT solutions provider, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology services organized into three strategic categories: Enable (System Integration and Connectivity Services), Manage (Business Outsourcing and Managed Services), and Scale (Cloud Services, IoT Digital Services, and Cybersecurity Integration). The company serves diverse industry sectors including Healthcare, Real Estate, Education, Government, Oil & Gas, Banking, and Telecom. The core service offerings include System Integration, Connectivity Services, Business Outsourcing, Managed Services, Cloud Services, IoT Digital Services, and Cybersecurity Integration. The company also operates two subsidiaries: pulse by solutions and upsource by solutions, which extend the service portfolio with specialized offerings. solutions by stc is a majority-owned subsidiary of stc (79% stake) and has operated in Saudi Arabia for over 25 years, providing holistic, integrated technology solutions to enterprises and government entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pulse by solutions: Digital services and technology solutions subsidiary of solutions by stc
• upsource by solutions

Products and services

• System Integration

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainable growth in first half of 2026 reported by solutions by stc
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Center3 Digital Data and Communications Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2026SAR 364 million contract for Dammam data center (DDC307) construction. The 18-month project encompasses engineering, construction, MEP works, and commissioning across four integrated phases. Expected financial contribution starting Q1 2027.
• stccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 July 2026stc is the parent company holding 79% stake in solutions by stc. Major related party transactions include SAR 159.7M AI software license renewal (July 2026). The relationship provides strategic distribution advantages and enterprise customer access.
• National Water CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Managed Services Project inaugurated July 2026 between solutions by stc and National Water Company. The project aims to accelerate digital transformation and enhance operational excellence through cutting-edge digital solutions and services.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership as part of 150+ partnerships with best-of-breed IT and digital innovators. Microsoft partnership enables integrated enterprise technology solutions.
• SAPmajorTechnology or IntegrationSAP partnership as part of the company's extensive technology partner ecosystem for enterprise software solutions.
• IntelmajorTechnology or IntegrationIntel partnership for hardware and technology infrastructure solutions as part of 150+ technology partnerships.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)majorTechnology or IntegrationHP partnership for enterprise hardware solutions as part of the company's technology partner network.
• SplunkmajorTechnology or IntegrationSplunk partnership for cybersecurity and analytics technology integration as part of the technology partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IBM: IBM delivers hybrid cloud, AI, and IT infrastructure services globally and in Saudi Arabia through IBM Saudi. It competes for enterprise IT modernization, managed services, and cybersecurity contracts in the Kingdom.
• Accenture: Accenture is a global consulting and IT services leader with deep Saudi Arabia operations delivering strategy, system integration, cloud, and managed services. It is a broad incumbent competitor for large Saudi digital transformation programs.
• HCLTech: HCLTech is a global IT services provider with Saudi Arabia delivery presence focused on digital, engineering, and managed services for enterprise and government clients. It competes for similar system integration and managed services opportunities in the Saudi market.
• Capgemini: Capgemini is a global IT services and consulting firm with Saudi operations serving banking, energy, and public-sector clients. It is a broad incumbent competitor for system integration and managed services mandates.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): TCS is a global IT services, consulting, and system integration giant with an active Saudi Arabia delivery presence serving regional banks, government entities, and oil & gas majors. It competes for the same large-scale Saudi enterprise system integration and managed services contracts.
• Infosys: Infosys is a global IT services and digital transformation provider with established operations across Saudi Arabia serving banking, energy, and government clients. Its scale and Saudi localization efforts make it a direct incumbent competitor for enterprise system integration mandates.
• Wipro: Wipro is a global IT services firm with significant Saudi presence delivering cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services to enterprise and public-sector clients. It competes for similar Saudi IT outsourcing and digital transformation deals.
• Mobily (Etihad Etisalat): Mobily is the second-largest Saudi telecom operator, increasingly competing in enterprise digital services, cloud, and managed connectivity. As a domestic telecom-led player with overlapping customer base, Mobily represents a broad incumbent competitor in the same Saudi enterprise IT services space.

Direct peers

• ELM Company: ELM is a Saudi-listed digital solutions and IT services provider primarily serving government and regulated entities. Both companies compete for Saudi government digital transformation contracts, system integration mandates, and cybersecurity engagements, making ELM the closest direct local peer.
• Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS): MIS is a Saudi IT services and system integrator serving enterprise and government clients with comparable offerings across infrastructure, managed services, and digital transformation. It competes head-to-head with solutions by stc for Saudi enterprise IT mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/solutions_bystc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stc-solutions

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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