Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 83 | Page 12

NEWS

Help AG and Cribl partner to strengthen data security and cost-effective observability in UAE and KSA

Help AG , the cybersecurity arm of e & enterprise and the region ’ s trusted security advisor , has announced a partnership with Cribl , a leader in observability ecosystems and unified data pipelines . The partnership will enable customers of Help AG in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to adopt cost-effective data flow management tools and drive higher efficiency in secure data interpretation across their services .

Stephan Berner , Chief Executive Officer , Help AG
The partnership between Help AG and Cribl will leverage the unmatched expertise of both companies to enhance data fidelity for threat hunting and compliance through smart routing technology .
Stephan Berner , Chief Executive Officer , Help AG , said : “ We are very pleased to work together with Cribl in our mission towards making data flow management tools more efficient and observability data more secure , while significantly reducing the cost of managing this data for our valued clients in the region .”
Hash Choudhuri , General Manager EMEA at Cribl , said : “ We founded Cribl with the firm belief that collecting , analysing , and storing observability data does not need to be a trade-off for digital enterprises . That is why our agreement with Help AG will add value to their overall offering by making vendor and client data more secure and easy to interpret in the most efficient way .”

UAE ’ s Udrive expands to KSA

Udrive , a dedicated pay-per-minute and daily car rental platform , has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia to serve its widening customer base , gearing the company for triple-digit-percentage growth and accelerated profitability in the Gulf region over the next 12 months .

The new operations are being set in line with the increasing demand from residents , tourists , students and start-ups in the Kingdom for greater choices and convenience in mobility at affordable prices .
Udrive ’ s shared mobility model supports Saudi ’ s Vision 2030 for greener mobility .
Nicholas Watson , Co-founder and CEO , Udrive , said : “ We are delighted to expand our footprint to serve the thriving Saudi market . The sustainability pillar of Saudi Arabia ’ s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy presents a compelling case for us to expand into the region . At Udrive , we are committed to providing commuters with
the best driving experience at the most affordable prices . We believe our car sharing model will reduce commuting costs for residents , tourists , students and startups while supporting the nation ’ s long term development goals by reducing vehicle emissions and decreasing pressure on infrastructure .”
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