• Future Disruptors Program witnessed huge participation of 9 universities, 204 students across 38 teams with 3 stellar prototypes to showcase at this mega tech show

UAE: Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) returns to the second edition of LEAP exhibiting enterprise solutions to ‘Simplify the Connected World’ under the company’s theme. With a conscious focus on sustainable future, Software AG will showcase seamless consolidated, conformed hybrid integration and data integration capabilities for enterprises at the mega show.

At the event, Software AG will demonstrate cloud native products that build modern digital backbones – the central pillar of control, consolidation and flexibility in an organization. These solutions connect disparate systems and applications, drawing data insights by integrating systems seamlessly to create sustainable business models. The solutions unlocking these opportunities are Software AG’s Hybrid Integration & API management platform, webMethods, IoT & Analytics platform, Cumulocity, and Process Mining solution, ARIS, which will be showcased at LEAP’s second edition.

Software AG’s second edition of industry-academia initiative Future Disruptors Program- Saudi Arabia chapter will showcase IoT, AI and Machine Learning student innovations to bring value for future ready sustainable smart cities.  With an overwhelming response from over nine universities, 204 students comprising of a total of 38 teams, with top three shortlisted teams that were announced on 19th January to compete for internship learning opportunities at Software AG and its partner companies for the top two coveted awards: Jury winner and People’s Choice Winner. The finale gala event during LEAP will applaud these winners headlined among guests and esteemed jury members from leading government and non-government organizations.

Mamdouh Al Olayan, Country Manager, Saudi Arabia, Software AG, said: “With the country’s agenda to fast-track technological advancements that benefit the nation’s residents at large, public and private sector companies have a major requirement to streamline data that eliminates duplication and facilitate smart business decisions. With a rapidly expanding ‘connected world’, companies require expert support and guidance to streamline their data flow on hybrid platforms and Software AG’s enterprise solutions are tailored to meet these requirements which will be on showcase during the LEAP show.

Additionally, IoT and AI prototypes from three teams of enterprising university students and young inventors will be showcased as a part of our Future Disruptors Program, which nurtures the Kingdom’s youth, empowering them with 21st century learning to emerge as the digitally native workforce of the future. We look forward to stimulating times at this mega event, he concluded”

Software AG’s distributors and partners will also showcase its suite of solutions alongside the company in line with cohesive goals of digital transformation. These include: TSME and IB Teach as the company’s platinum sponsors, Palmira, Invexal and Alvarez and Marsal as gold sponsors & Blackstone, BMB are silver sponsors for the event.

Software AG remains committed to strategic goals of harnessing digital transformation for the Middle East region as it leverages expertise that deliver innovative solutions to enterprises.

At LEAP, Software AG will be present at Hall 3, Stand C30

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About Software AG

Software AG simplifies the connected world. Founded in 1969 it helps deliver the experiences that employees, partners and customers now expect. Its technology creates the digital backbone that integrates applications, devices, data and clouds; empowers streamlined processes; and connects “things” like sensors, devices and machines. It helps 10,000+ organizations to become a truly connected enterprise and make smarter decisions, faster. The company has more than 5,000 employees across more than 70 countries and annual revenue of over €830 million. Its ambition is to exceed €1 billion of organic revenue in 2023.

For more information, visit www.softwareag.com. And follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Future Disruptors Program

Future Disruptors Program is an annual program started in 2020 for undergraduate students with chapters in UAE and Saudi Arabia. The program aims to nurture innovation by bridging the gap between the current developments in the corporate world with increasing expectations of the ‘digitally-native’ and ‘sustainable-conscious’ workforce and citizens of tomorrow. Students are encouraged to address real-world challenges through new and emerging technologies such as IoT, AI and machine learning based innovative models. The program empanels advocates of leading organizations in the region as members of the jury who run a rigorous judging process to award the most deserving idea as part of the region’s innovation agenda.

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