ZainTECH Becomes First ICT Firm In Region To Secure SPIRE™ Qualified Company Certification

ZainTECH, a subsidiary of Zain Group specializing in integrated digital solutions, has significantly advanced its position in the smart building industry by securing a partnership with UL Solutions. This collaboration marks ZainTECH as the first ICT firm in the region to earn the SPIRE™ Qualified Company status from UL Solutions. This designation not only underscores ZainTECH's reputation as a dependable provider of smart building digital solutions but also showcases its commitment to using SPIRE™ Qualified Assessors to deliver verified quality services. Thus, ZainTECH reinforces its leadership and expertise in the fast-evolving smart building sector.

SPIRE, a pioneering smart building assessment program, is the brainchild of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and UL Solutions. It provides a comprehensive evaluation framework that assesses a building's technological and operational efficiency. The program's unique approach encompasses an examination across six fundamental pillars, including power and energy, health and well-being, life and property safety, connectivity, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Achieving a Smart Building Verified Mark through the SPIRE Smart Building Verified Assessment signifies a building's superior capabilities and operational excellence.

UL Solutions, renowned for its global leadership in applied safety science, offers ZainTECH an unmatched level of expertise. This partnership enables ZainTECH to distinguish itself by committing to the highest standards of innovation in the smart building domain. Buildings that undergo the SPIRE assessment can attain a Smart Building Verified Mark, affirming their sophisticated technological and operational standards.

Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "The smart environments—whether cities, buildings, or workspaces—are central to our portfolio of operations, and we understand the value of delivering solutions that are independently validated. Partnering with globally recognized entities like UL Solutions reinforces our commitment to providing clients with reliable, high-quality services. The SPIRE™ accreditation provides our growing customer base in the regions to achieve a third-party performance verification of their smart buildings." This statement highlights the importance of the SPIRE™ accreditation in enhancing ZainTECH's service offerings and its dedication to excellence in smart building solutions.

From UL Solutions' perspective, Scott Weiskopf, director of the Ecosystem and New Solutions group, emphasized the significance of smart buildings in delivering enhanced user experiences. He explained, "Smart buildings must deliver on experiences that enhance user outcomes. By assessing and validating key operational criteria of smart buildings, the UL Verified SPIRE Smart Buildings™ rating program helps verify building performance that could impact asset value. We applaud ZainTECH for becoming a SPIRE™ Qualified Company and partnering with UL Solutions to empower building owners and operators to optimize smart building innovation and operations." Weiskopf's remarks underscore the value of the SPIRE™ program in verifying and optimizing smart building performance.

ZainTECH's achievement as a SPIRE™ Qualified Company extends its capabilities to offer comprehensive assessments of smart buildings, ensuring that clients receive certified and dependable evaluation services. This new status not only positions ZainTECH as a key player in addressing modern industry challenges such as aging infrastructure and operational inefficiencies but also solidifies its role in fostering dynamic and future-ready work environments.

The company's robust digital solutions portfolio covers the entire IT spectrum, laying the groundwork for intelligent, interconnected commercial and urban landscapes. Through strategic alliances and advisory services, ZainTECH has expanded its offerings in optimized infrastructure and facilities management. This expansion further cements its position as a leader in smart infrastructure innovation, demonstrating its commitment to advancing smart building and urban development solutions.

In conclusion, ZainTECH's partnership with UL Solutions and its designation as a SPIRE™ Qualified Company signifies a significant milestone in the smart building industry. By leveraging UL Solutions' expertise and the SPIRE assessment program, ZainTECH is poised to meet the diverse needs of its clients, offering validated and high-quality smart building solutions. This strategic move not only enhances ZainTECH's service portfolio but also reaffirms its leadership in the realm of smart building innovation and technology.