HPE announced the expansion of its ‘Saudi Made’ server portfolio with the launch of two new HPE ProLiant models, the DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers, powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors. The unveiling took place at the alfanar production site in Riyadh, where HPE, AMD, and alfanar celebrated the first AMD CPU-powered server rolling out from the new production line. This development marks another milestone under the ‘Saudi Made’ initiative and adds significant capacity to support digital growth in Saudi Arabia and neighboring markets.
The expanded server line integrates advanced security and performance capabilities designed to handle modern workloads, including data analytics and AI-driven applications. Both servers are part of HPE’s ProLiant family and carry the ‘Saudi Tech’ logo, underlining their regional manufacturing origin. Customers in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf can now access the systems, with the offerings positioned to deliver predictable high performance, data resilience, and operational efficiency. HPE’s investment in Saudi-based production reinforces the Kingdom’s strategy of becoming a global hub for digital innovation and aligns directly with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes technological self-sufficiency and industrial diversification.
Company executives highlighted the importance of these systems for enterprises facing increased demand for robust infrastructure. Mohammad Alrehaili, managing director for Middle East at HPE, noted that demand is being fueled by national transformation frameworks such as Vision 2030 and emerging technologies like AI. He stressed that the new servers, powered by AMD’s latest EPYC architecture, are equipped to deliver performance at scale while ensuring advanced layers of security. Similarly, Zaid Ghattas, general manager for Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa at AMD, said that AMD EPYC processors are designed to balance high performance with energy efficiency, offering a foundation to power Saudi Arabia’s digital growth ambitions while extending benefits to the wider Middle East region.
The DL365 and DL385 Gen11 servers build upon the momentum from last year’s introduction of the first ‘Saudi Made’ HPE systems, which received the National Product Certificate. By adding these new models to the portfolio, HPE and AMD are giving enterprises more flexibility to manage demanding workloads with greater scalability and resilience. The use of 4th and 5th Gen EPYC CPUs ensures high core counts, enhanced memory capacity for advanced analytics, and flexible storage designs that meet rising demands for digital services and real-time insights. This combination positions the servers as a strategic fit for organizations navigating modernization projects across sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.
Beyond technology, the collaboration also emphasizes workforce development and ecosystem growth. HPE and AMD announced new training programs that will focus on advancing technical expertise among Saudi professionals, with a particular emphasis on female workforce participation. This aligns with ongoing efforts to foster inclusivity and strengthen the Kingdom’s domestic innovation capabilities. Markus Grabmeier, vice president at alfanar Electric, underlined that the expansion demonstrates both industrial capability and a commitment to contributing to Saudi Arabia’s evolving technology landscape. He added that nurturing female talent and strengthening local expertise will remain priorities as production scales further.
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