How being cloud smart fosters growth at Saab

A smart approach to cloud

Unlike many other companies completely focused on being “cloud first,” being “cloud smart” is what really matters.

“There are areas where you can absolutely embrace cloud technology, whether it be private, hybrid, or public,” she says. “Where it’s possible to use more public delivery models, we will do so. We’re working intensively on this, to be able to use what’s out there.”

In addition, some of the major product suppliers are moving more toward the cloud, as well as end users such as the US or Swedish armed forces, for example. This puts further pressure on Saab to see how it can maneuver within the cloud and be able to tap into the rest of the ecosystem. But Saab can’t test tools like Chat GPT or any generative AI that connects to the public cloud. That kind of technology needs to be tested completely in-house. But Saab is also testing new technology within a concept they call the Center of Excellence.