Vehere Partners with Gulf Software Distribution to Boost Cybersecurity in the Middle East

Vehere Partners with Gulf Software Distribution

In a significant move to enhance its footprint in the Middle East, Vehere, a cutting-edge cyber defense software company, has entered into a partnership with Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), a distinguished value-added distributor of software products. This collaboration aims to accelerate market growth by distributing Vehere's innovative Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions across key countries in the region, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the Levant.

Empowering Cybersecurity with Advanced NDR Solutions

Vehere's AI-driven NDR platform is designed to provide organizations in the Middle East with an advanced layer of cyber defense. The technology empowers security teams to identify and neutralize potential threats in their nascent stages, effectively preventing escalation into major breaches. By utilizing lossless packet capture, deep packet inspection, and real-time behavioral analytics, the platform ensures enhanced visibility and scalability over both encrypted and unencrypted network traffic.

One of the standout features of Vehere’s NDR platform is its modular architecture, which allows organizations to rapidly deploy threat hunting capabilities, conduct thorough forensic analyses, and streamline investigation workflows with just one click. This adaptability meets the diverse needs of various enterprises and government entities in the region, fortifying their defenses against cyber threats.

Furthermore, the intelligent integration of Vehere's NDR system with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) catalyzes quicker detection and response times. This automation minimizes the impact of ransomware, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), lateral movements, and insider threats, while the contextual intelligence enriches alerts for smoother operations within Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

Strategic Milestone for Vehere and GSD

This strategic partnership signals a pivotal moment in Vehere's ongoing mission to establish itself as a formidable player in the cybersecurity landscape. By collaborating with GSD, the company is better poised to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to both governmental and enterprise clients throughout the Middle East, enhancing its appeal to resellers and integrators and generating demand within the sector.

Avinash Garg, Vice President of Sales (MEA) at Vehere, expressed, "This partnership signifies a crucial leap in our mission to broaden our market presence. Local enterprises and government agencies will now have seamless access to our battle-tested NDR technology, which was originally developed to satisfy the stringent requirements of top-tier defense and intelligence organizations."

In echoing these sentiments, Veerendra Kolla, Head of Channel Sales at GSD, remarked, "With the escalation of cyber threats in both sophistication and frequency, organizations in the Middle East are increasingly striving for superior visibility and proactive safeguarding across their networks. We were highly impressed by Vehere’s technology, particularly its robust threat detection functionalities and deep network insights, making this partnership a pivotal step towards delivering state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions in the region."

Anticipating Market Growth in Cybersecurity

The timing of this collaboration is strategic, given the robust growth predicted for the global Network Detection and Response market, which is forecasted to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the EMEA region is projected to experience a 12.6% growth rate, underscoring the increasing demand for sophisticated cybersecurity solutions in this area. Through this partnership, GSD's channel ecosystem stands to benefit significantly from the burgeoning NDR market.

About Gulf Software Distribution

Gulf Software Distribution (GSD) serves as a leading value-added distributor of software products across the Middle East, facilitating market reach expansion for its channel partners in various countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Based in Dubai, GSD is a subsidiary of Gulf Business Machines (GBM), noted for being one of the largest providers of comprehensive digital transformation solutions in the region. Today, GSD ranks as the foremost IBM distributor in the Gulf, adeptly positioned to offer tailored support to partners navigating industry-specific opportunities.

About Vehere

Vehere is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, specializing in AI Cyber Network Intelligence. With over ten years of experience supporting counter-terrorism initiatives, Vehere's Network Detection and Response technologies now safeguard the critical infrastructure of Fortune 500 companies, telecom providers, financial institutions, and smart cities globally.