ZainTECH And Fortinet To Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Operations In The Middle East
ZainTECH and Fortinet have entered a strategic partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity operations to businesses across the Middle East. This collaboration brings together Fortinet's cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and ZainTECH's proven regional expertise and customer centric approach to address the growing demand for robust and proactive cyber protection in today's continuously evolving digital landscape.
Together, the two companies will reinforce ZainTECH's cyber resilience services, powered by Fortinet's industry-leading Security Operations Platform. ZainTECH has made significant investments in building advanced capabilities, including upskilling its teams with the expertise needed to deliver these services to market, ensuring businesses can effectively detect, respond to, 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'
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 organizations to navigate today's complex cybersecurity landscape while accelerating their digital transformation journeys.'
The strategic partnership underscores a shared commitment to improving cybersecurity resilience for organizations of all sizes and sectors in the Middle East. Ends – 0 0
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