Oivan Propel

Leveraging our 28-year history of securing and building Saudi Arabia's critical digital infrastructure, we combine our deep local expertise with AI-powered automation to deliver a modernization process that is fast, transparent, and aligned with national requirements.

AI-Powered Legacy Modernization

Future-Proof Your Critical Systems and Accelerate Innovation

In the drive to achieve Saudi Vision 2030, legacy systems can be a significant roadblock to digital transformation. Oivan Propel is a productized service designed to modernize your organization's critical software, transforming it from a maintenance burden into a strategic asset. Leveraging our 28-year history of securing and building Saudi Arabia's critical digital infrastructure, we combine our deep local expertise with AI-powered automation to deliver a modernization process that is fast, transparent, and aligned with national standards.

Vendor Lock-Free Solutions

One of our guiding principles is never to create vendor locks for our clients. Therefore, we only use well-documented, mainly open-source solutions and provide you with the information needed to operate your systems with any operator of your choosing.

Critical Operations Capability

Aside from designing and developing your digital services, we will happily operate them and keep them updated and secure. With our experience managing critical governmental systems since 1998, we dare say we know what we are doing.

Deep Experience

When you have an experienced operations partner that knows your digital service and your business inside out, you can safely focus on your core business. We got you covered.

Structured Approach to Modernization

Our three-phase process is designed to de-risk modernization projects, provide complete transparency, and deliver rapid results.

Phase 1:
Deep Discovery & Strategic Blueprint (4-6 Weeks)

Most modernization projects fail due to a lack of understanding of the existing system. We mitigate this risk by starting with a comprehensive, AI-driven analysis to create a complete picture of your legacy application.

Deliverables:

  • AI-Powered Code & Architecture Analysis: Complete mapping of all functions, dependencies, and data flows.
  • Business Logic Extraction: Documentation of all embedded business rules, many of which may be long forgotten.
  • Interactive System Visualization: A dynamic, visual map of your entire system architecture.
  • Modernization Roadmap & Cost-Benefit Analysis: A strategic plan outlining the recommended modernization path, aligned with your business goals and budget.

Phase 2:
Secure, Test-First Modernization (3-9 Months)

With a deep understanding of the system, we proceed with a phased and secure refactoring process. Our approach is built on the principle of "test first, change second" to ensure that no critical business logic is broken.

Deliverables:

  • Comprehensive Test Suite: Automated tests covering every critical code path and business rule, providing a baseline for validation.
  • Phased Refactoring & Modernization: Iterative modernization of the codebase using modern, open-source technologies (e.g., .NET, Python, Go, React, Angular).
  • Secure Cloud Architecture: Deployment on a secure, compliant cloud platform (GCP, Azure, STC) that adheres to KSA data residency and NCA standards.
  • Zero Vendor Lock-In: An architecture designed for flexibility, allowing you to switch cloud providers or tools without being held hostage.

Phase 3:
AI-Enabled Operations & Continuous Innovation

A modernized system is the foundation for future innovation. We empower your teams to leverage the new architecture for accelerated development and operational excellence and keep on supporting you as needed.

Deliverables:

  • Living System Documentation: Continuously updated documentation that serves as a perfect context for your development teams and new AI coding assistants.
  • DevSecOps Pipeline: An automated CI/CD pipeline with embedded security checks to ensure rapid, reliable, and secure deployments.
  • Enhanced Distributed Team (EDT) Integration: Training and integration of our proprietary EDT model, combining the best of onsite Saudi-based consultation with world-class distributed development talent.

Why Choose Oivan Propel for Your Modernization Journey?

Oivan is uniquely positioned as the bridge between Nordic innovation and deep-rooted Saudi Arabian expertise.

Deep Saudi Experience

For over 25 years, we have been a trusted partner to key Saudi governmental and private sector entities like the National Housing Company (NHC), Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), and ROSHN.

Unparalleled Cybersecurity

As an NCA-registered cybersecurity provider, we build security into every layer of the modernization process, from architecture design to DevSecOps, ensuring compliance with national standards.

AI-Powered Acceleration

We use AI to automate complex analysis and documentation, reducing project timelines from years to months.

Guaranteed Transparency

You see everything before we change anything. Our process provides complete visibility into your system and our progress, eliminating surprises.

Zero Vendor Lock-In

We build your future on open standards and flexible cloud architecture, giving you complete ownership and control. Our expertise across GCP, Azure, Oracle, and STC ensures we choose the right platform for you.

Local & Global Talent

Our Enhanced Distributed Teams (EDT) model provides you with local, Arabic-speaking project leadership in Riyadh, supported by our global team of 240+ technology experts.

Client Success Stories

Sakani Platform – Design-Led Digital Transformation of Saudi Arabia’s Housing Sector

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Improving IT Infrastructure and Elevating Cybersecurity for a Middle East’s Leading Food Manufacturer

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Accelerating Urban Planning with a Secure AI-Powered Chatbot

A major Saudi Arabian giga-project sought to streamline access to complex urban planning information. Oivan was selected to develop and implement a sophisticated, secure AI-powered...

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