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The GITEX survey shows widespread adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud models, while the Readiness
Report shows a significant shift in how UAE businesses approach cloud infrastructure – with 86 % of leaders concerned about geopolitical risks associated with storing data in global cloud environments. Over half( 68 %) have already adjusted strategies, including data repatriation, vendor reassessment and a shift towards private cloud models.
This creates a paradox, with leaders believing they are modernising, yet risk accumulates invisibly across environments they can’ t fully see or govern.
Kyndryl Bridge addresses this by shifting the conversation from architecture to operational truth:
• Continuous observability across hybrid and multicloud estates with a daily operational view that combines readings from your own environment while receiving push alerts that are curated by the Kyndryl team.
• AI-driven insight into risk, interdependencies – ensuring Business Continuity and resiliency.
• A single, evidence-based control layer to enforce resilience and compliance.
What makes the Bridge so exceptional is that it receives curated AI-driven advice from similar platforms. Within the dashboard, users can observe their own environment but also receive alerts. Those push alerts will prevent issues from occurring.
The strategic value here is that trust becomes measurable. Security and resilience are no longer policy statements but continuously validated outcomes, embedded into day-to-day operations.
The hyperscaler ecosystem is growing which means there’ s an increased number of partnerships between global hyperscalers and players in the region, be it in the private or government sector. This heightened activity is quite dynamic and very advantageous for our clients.
Despite the Middle East being hyperscaler-rich, clients are struggling with integration, skills and a host of other challenges but Kyndryl’ s value lies in making ecosystems work collectively.
Through Consult, we architect vendor-agnostic solutions aligned to regulatory and sovereignty needs as well as integrate hyperscaler capabilities into existing estates with minimal business disruption. We also build local skills and operational muscle to sustain outcomes.
That’ s how partnerships move from promise to measurable business impact and we’ re privileged to have core alliances and certifications within the region.
What are the key differences and similarities between the Middle East and the global digital technology landscape in terms of investment, risk and cyber confidence?
That is what allows organisations to innovate with confidence, rather than simply hoping their environment can keep up.
The speed and ambition here is unrivalled compared to other regions I’ ve worked in; however, it shares global challenges in terms of readiness.
Kyndryl leverages partnerships with hyperscalers and innovators. How does this approach provide the necessary orchestration, insights and skills for Middle East clients to achieve measurable business outcomes?
The differentiator here is urgency. The urgency stands from the nation’ s transformative initiatives adopted by the leadership of this region( i. e.‘ We the UAE 2031’ and Saudi Vision 2030). Organisations are moving faster – which makes disciplined execution, strong governance and resilient foundations non-negotiable.
It’ s no secret that the Middle East IT landscape is extremely dynamic and thriving, so much so it’ s leapfrogging generations of technology – also visible by the 5-point difference on UAE readiness compared to the global average.
Those who get this right won’ t just keep up; they’ ll set the pace. The winners in this market won’ t be the biggest spenders, but rather those who are most prepared. That’ s where Kyndryl Consult creates lasting advantage. •