Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, announced their groundbreaking collaboration to develop the world’s first AI-enabled industrial 5G smartphones with native support for the 450MHz spectrum.
Support for 450MHz spectrum allows 5G IoT devices, edge computing and end-users to connect to a new generation of AI-enabled industrial applications.
The companies said the new service will initially focus on advanced industrial solutions for Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
The announcement of the new initiative was made at LEAP 2025.
The new industrial smartphones will be powered by the Qualcomm QCM8550 and QCM6490 processors which provide native support for 5G in 450MHz.
“At Aramco Digital, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. This collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies represents a significant milestone in our journey to empower industries with next-generation connectivity,” said Eid Alharbi, Connectivity President, Aramco Digital.
“By utilising cutting-edge 5G and AI technologies, we are enabling a smarter, more sustainable industry that aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and beyond, driving industrial transformation not only within Saudi Arabia but across the globe,” he said.
Nakul Duggal, group general manager, automotive, industrial and embedded IoT, and cloud computing, Qualcomm Technologies, said the company is excited to collaborate with Aramco Digital to help them develop innovative solutions in Saudi Arabia.
“This collaboration also aims to drive the advancement of cutting-edge technology in the Middle East, delivering benefits on an international scale,” he said.
Duggal said the industrial sector is being transformed by advanced technologies, and Qualcomm’s industrial smartphones with native support for 450MHz are another vital component in enabling industries to become more connected, efficient, safe, and sustainable.
Qualcomm Technologies and Aramco Digital previously announced the deployment of Aramco’s first generative AI industrial IoT solutions, which are improving operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability at Aramco sites.
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