Saudi Arabian digital enabler, stc Group, through its AI arm, stc.AI, says it has launched a large language model (LLM) sovereign cloud platform, which will, it claims, run the world’s largest open-source frontier model.
The collaboration will empower sovereign AI entities to fine-tune models using private data while leveraging advanced technology from SambaNova, which describes itself as the fastest and most efficient AI accelerator.
Powered by the fastest inference speeds for Llama 405B, one of the most powerful AI large language models in the world, key features of the platform include stc Enterprise GPT, a state-of-the-art generative AI solution. The generative component will power AI to create new content, using the fastest inference speeds. For Llama 405B, the platform will ensure seamless integration and scalability for enterprises.
The open-source model will allow users within Saudi Arabia to use, modify and improve the software according to their specific needs, contributing to stc Group's own Enterprise GPT, an initiative that empowers Saudi enterprises and developers to harness cutting-edge AI technology.
Saud Alsheraihi, Vice President of Digital Solutions at stc Group, explains: “This collaboration with SambNova marks a significant milestone in our journey to empower Saudi enterprises with sovereign AI capabilities. By offering a secure and scalable inferencing-as-a-service platform, we are enabling organisations to unlock the full potential of their data while maintaining complete control."
The platform was showcased at the recent technology event LEAP 2025; availability is scheduled for later this year.
