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Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ZainTECH secures commercial license in Saudi Arabia
Attaining 'national entity' status empowers ZainTECH to scale its advanced solutions across key sectors of digital IoT, cybersecurity, drones, AI, and cloud services Reinforces company's commitment to Vision 2030 of driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment in local talent and digital infrastructure Riyadh, KSA — ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved a significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy by securing a commercial license in Saudi Arabia that will pave the way for the entity to set up its regional offices in the Kingdom. This transition from an investment license to a full national entity status cements ZainTECH's long-term commitment to the Kingdom, allowing it to scale its advanced technology solutions across key sectors such as digital IoT, cybersecurity, drones, AI, and cloud services. The strategic move underscores ZainTECH's deep commitment to Saudi Arabia's digital transformation ambitions, fully aligning with Vision 2030. By strengthening its local presence, the company is poised to forge stronger collaborations, drive meaningful innovation, and provide tailor-made solutions that address the evolving needs of businesses and government entities in the Kingdom. Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, said: 'Saudi Arabia is a vital market for us, and securing national entity status marks a defining moment in our growth journey. This step facilitates the opening of our regional offices and will allow us to operate with greater agility, contribute to the Kingdom's digital economy, and reinforce our mission to deliver world-class technology solutions that empower businesses and government bodies to better serve the dynamic and digitally savvy local community.' As part of ZainTECH's expansion to the Saudi market, the company is actively exploring strategic partnerships with both public and private sector organizations to accelerate the adoption of next-generation solutions that enhance efficiency, security, innovation and business resilience. This expansion is also set to create new opportunities for local talent, strengthen the Kingdom's digital infrastructure, and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies across industries. The commercial license comes on the back of ZainTECH's recent participation at LEAP 25 whereby the company announced a multitude of agreements with local entities including: King Khalid University that aims to revolutionize digital education in the Kingdom; with both Najm Insurance Group and Diamond Policy and its SHAHIN Platform to drive digital transformation, cybersecurity and technological advancements in KSA's insurance sector; as well as with Leejam Sports to drive the future of digital fitness in the Kingdom and beyond. By deepening its footprint in Saudi Arabia, ZainTECH is doubling down on its investment in cutting-edge digital services, reinforcing its role as a key player in the region's technological evolution. With a focus on AI-driven solutions, cloud advancements, and enterprise security, the company is well-positioned to support the Kingdom's vision for a sustainable, technology-driven economy. About ZainTECH ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group's ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies. ZainTECH leverages Zain's global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East. ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain's core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company's many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain's vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.
Tahawul Tech
13-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
ZainTECH leverages WSO2's Asgardeo to enhance security and efficiency of its offerings
WSO2, a global leader in digital transformation technology, announces that ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has significantly enhanced the security and user experience of its extensive digital transformation services portfolio through the implementation of Asgardeo, WSO2's state-of-the-art identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) solution. Operating across the Middle East region, ZainTECH is a key driver of innovation, delivering transformative digital solutions to enterprises and governments with a focus on cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart city technologies. To support this mission, ZainTECH selected WSO2 to streamline its in-house authentication and authorization processes. and has since replaced its legacy system with a more flexible and robust identity management solution that enhances security and improves operational efficiency. Crucially, this integration has enabled ZainTECH to address critical challenges in security and compliance while significantly reducing the complexity of its operations. With features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and customizable authentication flows, the platform has provided advanced protection for sensitive data while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. By eliminating the need for infrastructure provisioning and maintenance, Asgardeo has also freed up ZainTECH's resources, allowing the company to redirect its efforts toward innovation and service delivery. According to Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, 'Asgardeo has significantly enhanced our security and compliance capabilities, enabling us to prioritize innovation and consistently delivering exceptional solutions service for our clients'. The transformation has already delivered measurable benefits. Developer efforts to implement and maintain identity management functionalities have been reduced by 15%, significantly improving efficiency. The platform has also shortened the time-to-market for new features and services, enabling ZainTECH to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. 'ZainTECH's adoption of Asgardeo reflects its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to empower enterprises and governments in the MENA region. I am confident that this partnership with WSO2 will serve as the foundation for their continued growth, enabling secure, efficient, and customer-centric solutions that advance the future of digital transformation', said Uday Shankar Kizhepat, Vice President and General Manager, WSO2. Image Credit: WSO2
Channel Post MEA
05-03-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
ZainTECH Turns To WSO2's IDaaS Solution To Enhance Its Offerings' Security
WSO2 has announced that ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has significantly enhanced the security and user experience of its extensive digital transformation services portfolio through the implementation of Asgardeo, WSO2's state-of-the-art identity-as-a-service (IDaaS) solution. Operating across the Middle East region, ZainTECH is a key driver of innovation, delivering transformative digital solutions to enterprises and governments with a focus on cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart city technologies. To support this mission, ZainTECH selected WSO2 to streamline its in-house authentication and authorization processes. and has since replaced its legacy system with a more flexible and robust identity management solution that enhances security and improves operational efficiency. Crucially, this integration has enabled ZainTECH to address critical challenges in security and compliance while significantly reducing the complexity of its operations. With features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and customizable authentication flows, the platform has provided advanced protection for sensitive data while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. By eliminating the need for infrastructure provisioning and maintenance, Asgardeo has also freed up ZainTECH's resources, allowing the company to redirect its efforts toward innovation and service delivery. According to Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, 'Asgardeo has significantly enhanced our security and compliance capabilities, enabling us to prioritize innovation and consistently delivering exceptional solutions service for our clients.' The transformation has already delivered measurable benefits. Developer efforts to implement and maintain identity management functionalities have been reduced by 15%, significantly improving efficiency. The platform has also shortened the time-to-market for new features and services, enabling ZainTECH to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. 'ZainTECH's adoption of Asgardeo reflects its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to empower enterprises and governments in the MENA region. I am confident that this partnership with WSO2 will serve as the foundation for their continued growth, enabling secure, efficient, and customer-centric solutions that advance the future of digital transformation,' said Uday Shankar Kizhepat, Vice President and General Manager, WSO2.
TECHx
05-03-2025
- Business
- TECHx
ZainTECH Enhances Security and UX with WSO2's Asgardeo - TECHx Media ZainTECH Enhances Security and UX with WSO2's Asgardeo
WSO2 has announced that ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has enhanced the security and user experience of its comprehensive digital transformation services by deploying Asgardeo, WSO2's advanced Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solution. Operating across the Middle East, ZainTECH plays a pivotal role in driving innovation by delivering next-generation digital solutions to enterprises and governments. With a strong focus on cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart city technologies, ZainTECH partnered with WSO2 to modernize its in-house authentication and authorization processes. By replacing its legacy system, the company now benefits from a flexible, robust identity management solution that strengthens security while improving operational efficiency. This strategic integration has enabled ZainTECH to overcome key challenges in security and compliance, while simplifying operations. With features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and customizable authentication flows, Asgardeo provides advanced protection for sensitive data and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Additionally, by eliminating the need for infrastructure provisioning and maintenance, ZainTECH has freed up resources to focus on innovation and enhanced service delivery. 'Asgardeo has significantly enhanced our security and compliance capabilities, enabling us to prioritize innovation and consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients,' said Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH. The implementation of Asgardeo has already delivered measurable benefits. ZainTECH has reduced developer efforts related to identity management by 15%, improving overall efficiency. The platform has also accelerated the time-to-market for new features and services, helping ZainTECH stay ahead in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. 'ZainTECH's adoption of Asgardeo demonstrates its commitment to embracing cutting-edge solutions that empower enterprises and governments across the MENA region,' said Uday Shankar Kizhepat, Vice President and General Manager at WSO2. 'This partnership lays a strong foundation for ZainTECH's continued growth, enabling secure, efficient, and customer-focused digital transformation.'
Channel Post MEA
17-02-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
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
