Edge Total Intelligence forms partnership with NSMICO

Executive Summary

• Edge Total Intelligence Inc. has formed a formal partnership with Najad Shield Military Industries Holding Co. (NSMICO), a leading Saudi defense conglomerate, to evaluate, demonstrate, and deploy real-time operational intelligence, digital twin, and decision support technologies in the Middle East and Africa.
• The collaboration aims to capitalize on regional Industry 4.0 adoption driven by Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE initiatives, focusing on AI, IoT, and robotics for defense, government, and critical infrastructure.
• The companies will demonstrate their solutions at the World Defense Show in Riyadh from February 8–12, 2026.

Key Details

• Partnership Structure: Formal partnership between Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (US-based enterprise software) and Najad Shield Military Industries Holding Co. (NSMICO, Saudi-based military/security manufacturer).
• Scope of Collaboration: Evaluation, demonstration, and pursuit of deployment for real-time operational intelligence, digital twin, and decision support technologies.
• Target Markets: Defense, government, and critical infrastructure initiatives across the Middle East and Africa.
• Strategic Context: Response to increasing interest in Industry 4.0, specifically smart manufacturing, automation, energy efficiency (IoT sensors), and digital transformation in oil and gas, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
• Event Participation: Demonstration at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Dates: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, to Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
  • Location: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center.
  • Booth Numbers: H3-C7.3 and H3-C7.5.
• Event Statistics (2024): 773 exhibitors, 441 official delegations from 116 countries, 106,000 trade visitors, and 26 billion Saudi riyals in facilitated deals.

Notable Quotes

• Abdulmalik Tariq Al-Qahtani, Chairman of NSMICO: "We are the leading company in the field of supply and manufacturing of military and security products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We contribute to achieving economic and social development by providing innovative and effective solutions that meet the needs of our customers while adhering to global quality standards and keeping pace with the latest developments in line with the kingdom's Vision 2030."
• Jim Barrett, CEO and Chair of Edge Total Intelligence: "As a United States-based enterprise software company specializing in real-time operational intelligence and digital twin of the organization platforms for government, defence and critical infrastructure operations, we dare not ignore the global demand centred around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and surrounding Middle East and Northern Africa region. Reaching this agreement, NSMICO gives us the opportunity to accelerate our global endeavours with a true leader in the region."