Smart Technologies, a global educational software leader specialising in collaboration touch and interactive technology solutions, and Tatweer Educational Technologies (TETCO), the government company that manages the EdTech for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed an MOU agreement.
With this newly forged partnership, Smart Technologies is now a strategic partner for TETCO.
TETCO is one of the kingdom’s most capable arms in the field of technology. It is a major part of the Saudi Ministry of Education and offers high-quality education and communication digital and technology solutions to the public and private sectors. Its main aim is to enhance the Saudi Arabia education sector utilising technology and digital transformation to keep pace with the local and international growth.
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The signing adds value to both sides. It helps TETCO in implementing its full digitisation plan that is a part of the ongoing efforts to convert to an all-digital lifestyle and activities in the kingdom as part of its Vision 2030 for both the private and public sectors. The signing is a sign of how committed the implementation of its bold Vision 2030 is to embracing full technological solutions of the highest calibre, said Aaron Fright, the Regional Director of Emerging Markets at Smart Technologies. “We are honoured to be supporting TETCO projects and the wider Ministry of Education in its objectives.”
He added, for Smart Technologies it is an opportunity to bring our 35 years of heritage and leadership in transforming the way teachers teach and students learn. The use of smart tools, integrate technology in teaching and learning, and establish professional development and management of technological infrastructure in the educational field, fostering public-private collaboration and dynamisation and technological training of the region’s educator community. In short “this is a win-win situation for both sides, where technology adds value almost instantly if implemented in a holistic approach” concluded Aaron Fright, Regional Director of Emerging Markets at Smart Technologies.
