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Ooredoo Group announces Managed Security Service Provider agreement with SentinelOne
( Left to right ) Najib Khan , Ooredoo and Meriam Elouazzani , SentinelOne
In a proactive step to help its business customers respond to an increasingly complex threat landscape , Ooredoo Group announced a Managed Security Service Provider , MSSP agreement with SentinelOne , a global provider in AI security . This collaboration aims to empower businesses across Ooredoo ’ s footprint with state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions tailored to their unique needs .
As part of this partnership , Ooredoo will integrate Singularity Endpoint , SentinelOne ’ s innovative endpoint detection and response solution , into its comprehensive suite of cybersecurity offerings . This advanced technology leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to proactively detect , prevent , investigate , and remediate cyber threats in real-time , providing unparalleled protection against evolving cyber risks .
The MSSP agreement will cover all Ooredoo ’ s operating companies , with the service being gradually launched across the entire footprint in the coming weeks . This ensures that businesses across all regions benefit from advanced cybersecurity measures .
“ With cyber-attacks growing in sophistication and frequency , organisations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their digital assets ,” said Najib Khan , Group Chief Business Services Officer at Ooredoo .
“ Through the MSSP partnership with SentinelOne , we can upgrade our cybersecurity offerings , allowing our B2B customers to focus on their core business operations while we ensure their digital environments are secure . It ’ s a significant step in our commitment to supporting digital transformation with robust and reliable security solutions .”
“ We are excited to partner with Ooredoo to bring our industry-cybersecurity solutions to businesses in Qatar ,” said Meriam Elouazzani , Regional Director for Middle East , Turkey and Africa , SentinelOne . “ By leveraging Ooredoo ’ s extensive network and market reach , we aim to empower organisations with the tools they need to defend against advanced cyber threats effectively .”
This partnership aligns with Ooredoo ’ s strategic vision to enrich the digital lives of its customers through a comprehensive ICT portfolio , supported by skilled resources and strategic partners . It underscores Ooredoo ’ s commitment to providing innovative , reliable , and secure solutions .
Google Cloud celebrates one-year launch anniversary of Doha Cloud region
Google Cloud celebrated one-year anniversary of its launch of the Doha Google Cloud region with the inaugural Google Cloud Doha Summit . Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency
Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai , Minister of Communications and Information Technology , the event marked a year of remarkable progress , innovation , and collaboration in Qatar ’ s digital landscape .
The summit , held at Stadium 974 in Doha , brought together more than 1,000 attendees , including Google Cloud partners , customers , government officials , and industry leaders , to commemorate the achievements of the past year and explore the future of cloud computing and AI .
It also stood as a testament to the growth and potential witnessed in Qatar ’ s digital ecosystem , thanks to the visionary leadership of HE Mr . Mohammed bin Ali Al
Mannai , Minister of Communication and Information Technology .
Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban , Managing Director , Turkey , Middle East and Africa , Google Cloud said : “ As Google Cloud looks ahead , the commitment to Qatar ’ s digital and knowledge-based economy remains steadfast . Continued investment in infrastructure , introduction of new services and features , and fostering a thriving ecosystem of partners and developers will unlock the full potential of Qatar ’ s digital landscape .”
The Doha Google Cloud region , the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa , has witnessed remarkable adoption of Google Cloud ’ s innovative services and solutions by businesses across various sectors over the past 12 months .
During the event , Google Cloud also shared how customers and partners are innovating with cloud technologies and AI , including MCIT , University of Doha for Science Technology , UDST , Qatar University , Community College of Qatar , CCQ , Milaha , Qatar Chemical Company , QChem , Ooredoo Qatar , Omantel , beIN Media Group , Aljazeera , Aspire , Primary Health Care Corporation , PHCC , The Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs , Awqaf , Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club , QREC , Qatar Post , QPost , Rafeeq , Taallum Group and many others .
Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban
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