On Tuesday, ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group and Fortinet, a global cybersecurity solutions leader, announced a strategic partnership to enhance cyber resilience and digital protection for businesses throughout the Middle East.
The collaboration combines Fortinet’s advanced cybersecurity technologies with ZainTECH’s regional expertise to meet the growing demand for robust cyber protection in the evolving digital environment.
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Fortinet and ZainTECH: a partnership for regional cybersecurity
The partnership will reinforce ZainTECH’s cyber resilience services, utilising Fortinet’s Security Operations Platform. ZainTECH has invested in building advanced capabilities and upskilling teams to deliver these services, ensuring businesses can effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats in real-time.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, stated, “By integrating Fortinet’s innovative technology with our tailored approach and technical expertise, we are well-positioned to deliver comprehensive and reliable cybersecurity solutions to our clients, empowering them to safeguard their operations while enabling growth and innovation”.
Strengthening cyber defences across the Middle East
The strategic partnership emphasises a shared commitment to improving cybersecurity resilience for organisations of all sizes and sectors in the Middle East.
Alain Penel, Vice President of Sales, Middle East, Turkey & CIS, Fortinet, added, “This collaboration with ZainTECH will provide businesses with the tools they need to thrive securely. By joining forces, we are empowering organisations to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape while accelerating their digital transformation journeys.”.
ZainTECH is actively strengthening digital resilience by ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving Class C certification for cloud security.
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About ZainTECH
ZainTECH is a regional digital solutions provider that unifies Zain Group’s ICT assets to drive enterprise and government transformation in the MENA region. It offers managed solutions across cloud, cybersecurity, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, and emerging technologies.
With a strong regional presence, ZainTECH capitalises on Zain’s extensive infrastructure and global reach, operating in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, the UAE, and other key Middle Eastern markets.
As a key part of Zain’s growth strategy, ZainTECH expands beyond telecom to drive innovation and support its vision as a leading ICT and digital provider.