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Vehere Forms Strategic Alliance with Gulf Software Distribution

In a significant move to expand its presence in the Middle East, Vehere, a cutting-edge cyber defense software company, has teamed up with Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), a premier value-added distributor of software products. This partnership aims to enhance Vehere's market reach, allowing it to provide its advanced cybersecurity solutions to an array of government and enterprise clients in the region.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses

Under this collaboration, GSD will distribute Vehere’s Network Detection Response (NDR) products across several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the Levant region. The NDR platform, powered by artificial intelligence, is designed to serve as a critical second line of defense for organizations by enabling security teams to detect and mitigate cyber threats at their earliest stages before they evolve into significant breaches.

Utilizing lossless packet capture, deep packet inspection, and real-time behavioral analytics of both encrypted and unencrypted traffic, the platform aims to provide enhanced visibility and scalability across network infrastructures. Its modular architecture facilitates rapid threat searching, comprehensive legal analysis, and streamlined investigative workflows at the click of a button.

Additionally, the NDR solution seamlessly integrates with existing 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). This integration not only accelerates the mean time to detect and respond to threats but also automates the containment of ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), lateral movements, and insider threats, enriching alerts with contextual information for more efficient SOC operations.

A Key Step for Market Expansion

Creating this partnership is a pivotal step in Vehere's broader strategy to make a lasting impact on the cybersecurity landscape. By enhancing its ability to deliver advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, Vehere is better positioned to attract resellers and integrators while supporting demand generation in the region.

Avinash Garg, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa at Vehere, emphasized the strategic significance of this partnership: "This collaboration provides local businesses and government organizations with access to our proven NDR technology, originally developed to meet the stringent requirements of leading defense and intelligence agencies. It is an essential step towards enhancing their cybersecurity posture."

Veerendra Kolla, Head of Distribution Sales at GSD, echoed these sentiments, noting the increasing intensity and sophistication of cyber threats. He highlighted that regional enterprises are prioritizing improved visibility and proactive protection for their networks. "We found that Vehere's technology fits exceptionally well to meet these needs. Its powerful threat detection capabilities and deep network knowledge have truly impressed us—making this partnership a strategic milestone in delivering state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions to the region."

Market Trends and Future Growth

This partnership comes at a time when the global NDR market is projected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% from 2024 to 2028, according to the Worldwide Network Detection and Response Forecast by International Data Corporation (IDC). Notably, the EMEA region is expected to grow at a rate of 12.6%, reflecting robust regional demand. The collaboration with Vehere will open new doors for GSD's distribution ecosystem, enabling access to the booming NDR market.

About GSD

Based in Dubai, Gulf Software Distribution (GSD) is a vanguard value-added distributor of software products that aids its partners in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain to enhance their market presence and drive sustainable business growth. Established by Gulf Business Machines (GBM)—one of the largest end-to-end digital transformation solution providers—GSD stands out as the largest IBM distributor in the Gulf region. Operating across a wide array of market sectors, the firm is strategically positioned to help partners capitalize on industry-specific opportunities.

For more information, visit GSD's website or check their LinkedIn profile.

About Vehere

Vehere is a pioneering cybersecurity software company that specializes in cyber network intelligence using artificial intelligence. With over a decade of experience in combating terrorism, Vehere's detection and response solutions now safeguard critical infrastructures for Fortune 500 companies, telecommunications providers, financial institutions, and smart cities worldwide.