NIC-SDAIA – Transforming IT
Operations with Software AG ARIS
Challenge

NIC-SDAIA needed to standardize and optimize its business processes to enhance efficiency,
transparency, and alignment with Vision 2030. Existing manual workflows and fragmented
governance slowed operations and increased costs

Solution
Over 12 months, we implemented and enhanced Software AG ARIS, delivering:
• Process Optimization: Streamlined workflows for improved efficiency.
• Centralized Governance: Unified process management in a single repository.
• Upskilled Workforce: Delivered ARIS training to ensure self-sufficiency and continuous improvement.
Results
• 30% Efficiency Gains: Faster, more consistent IT operations through optimized processes.
• Reduced Costs: Centralized governance cut redundant tasks and improved resource utilization.
• Improved ROI: Enhanced productivity and transparency created long-term value for IT operations.
Impact
The ARIS implementation transformed IT operations, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and equipping NIC-SDAIA with the tools
and expertise to sustain operational excellence

Strategic Alignment: Clarity PPM became the backbone of SEVEN.SA’s IT strategy, aligning investments with long-term business
goals and delivering measurable value.
Challenge
SEVEN.SA, a leader in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment industry, faced significant challenges managing a
complex portfolio of over 100 multimillion-dollar projects. The absence of a centralized platform for
portfolio management resulted in misaligned priorities, inefficient resource allocation, and limited
visibility into project performance. These inefficiencies hindered their IT PMO’s ability to drive strategic
outcomes and support the organization’s ambitious growth plans.
Business Impact
The Clarity PPM implementation transformed SEVEN.SA’s IT PMO into a high-performing, strategy-driven function. By integrating
portfolio management with business strategy, SEVEN.SA achieved greater agility, improved delivery performance, and sustainable
growth. This transformation cemented Clarity PPM as a critical enabler of their digital and strategic objectives

Challenge
SEVEN.SA, a trailblazer in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector, struggled with fragmented identity
processes, compliance risks, and manual provisioning delays. These challenges exposed the organization to
security gaps, audit inefficiencies, and escalating IT costs.

Solution
We delivered a cutting-edge SailPoint IIQ (on-prem) implementation in 12 months, focused on optimizing identity governance and
minimizing risk. Key highlights included:

Identity Lifecycle Automation: Streamlined user onboarding/offboarding with dynamic provisioning.

Access Intelligence: Centralized visibility for proactive risk detection and policy enforcement.

Access Certification Campaigns: Automated periodic reviews to eliminate entitlement creep.

RBAC Framework: Achieved least-privilege access and reduced over-provisioning risks.
Results

50% Faster Onboarding: Automated workflows accelerated time-to-productivity.

70% Reduction in Audit Efforts: Simplified compliance with automated reporting and certification.

40% Cost Savings: Operational efficiencies eliminated redundant processes.

Enhanced Security: Centralized governance ensured zero trust enforcement and reduced insider threats.
Impact

SEVEN.SA achieved scalable, compliant, and resilient IAM operations, unlocking immediate ROI through risk mitigation, cost
savings, and operational excellence.

Challenge
SEVEN.SA needed to modernize its IT operations to reduce costs, improve scalability, and enhance
agility. The legacy VMware Hypervisor environment was resource-intensive, costly, and lacked flexibility
for dynamic workloads.

Solution
In just three months, SEVEN.SA transitioned to Red Hat OpenShift on Google Cloud (GCP), replacing legacy virtualization with a
modern, containerized platform. Key enhancements included:
Future-Ready Infrastructure: Scalable, cloud-native architecture aligned with business growth.
Impact
SEVEN.SA now operates on a high-performance, cost-efficient platform, empowering innovation and driving operational excellence.
This transformation delivered immediate ROI and a foundation for sustained growth.
Containerization: Migrated workloads to OpenShift containers for flexibility and efficiency.
Scalability: Leveraged Kubernetes for dynamic scaling.
Cost Optimization: Reduced infrastructure reliance on expensive legacy systems.
Results
45% Cost Reduction: Streamlined IT operations and cut annual infrastructure expenses.
60% Faster Deployments: Accelerated application rollouts, enhancing agility.

Challenge
SEVEN.SA faced critical challenges in managing privileged access, including:

Security Risks: Unmonitored access rights increased exposure to insider threats.
Compliance Gaps: Difficulty meeting regulatory requirements for audits and reporting.
Inefficient Operations: Manual processes delayed response times and increased errors.

Solution

In just 90 days, SEVEN.SA implemented BeyondTrust PAM, delivering:

Centralized Access Control: Unified platform to secure and monitor privileged accounts.

Session Monitoring: Real-time visibility with detailed audit logs.

Automated Compliance: Simplified regulatory reporting and audit readiness.
Results & ROI

Enhanced Security: Reduced breach risks by enforcing least privilege principles.

Improved Compliance: Achieved full alignment with regulatory standards, cutting audit preparation time by 70%.

Operational Efficiency: Reduced manual workload by 50%.
Impact
BeyondTrust PAM transformed SEVEN.SA’s privileged access management, ensuring robust security, streamlined operations, and
sustained compliance

BSF– Transforming
Cybersecurity with Anomali Threat Intelligence
Platform

Solution
Over the implementation period, BSF deployed the Anomali Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP), leveraging its key features:
ThreatStream: Aggregated and curated threat intelligence for real-time visibility into evolving threats.
Match: Automated breach detection by correlating internal activity with external threat intelligence.
Lens: Provided contextual threat analysis directly within operational workflows for faster decision-making.
Results
Enhanced Threat Detection: Enabled proactive defence against threats with real-time insights.

Accelerated Incident Response: Reduced detection-to-response times by 60%, minimizing potential damage.

Operational Efficiency: Decreased manual analysis efforts by 40%, allowing teams to focus on critical initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance: Strengthened reporting and monitoring capabilities to meet industry standards.
Impact
The Anomali TIP implementation transformed BSF’s cybersecurity operations, delivering significant ROI by reducing operational
costs, enhancing resilience, and safeguarding critical systems. This proactive approach ensures the bank remains secure,
compliant, and prepared for future threats.
Challenge
BSF faced an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, requiring a solution to detect and mitigate
advanced threats, improve incident response times, and streamline security operations while ensuring
compliance with regulatory standard

BSF– Elevating Cybersecurity
with Google Threat Intelligence

Solution
Incorporating Google Threat Intelligence enabled the bank to:
Leverage Mandiant Threat Intelligence for real-time global threat insights.
Enhance Decision-Making with AI-driven summaries and actionable intelligence.

Streamline Operations through seamless integration with existing security workflows.
Results & ROI
60% Faster Response Times: Proactive mitigation of potential threats.
40% Increased Efficiency: Reduced manual analysis efforts.
50% Lower Compliance Costs: Ensured adherence to regulatory standards.
Impact
Google Threat Intelligence transformed Banque Saudi Fransi’s cybersecurity posture, delivering stronger defenses, operational
efficiency, and sustained compliance
Challenge
Banque Saudi Fransi required a proactive solution to combat evolving cyber threats, enhance detection
capabilities, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.