In a significant stride towards bolstering cybersecurity capabilities, Axidian, a worldwide IT security vendor, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NGN, a leading IT Systems Integrations and Managed Cyber Security Company based in Bahrain. This partnership aims to deliver robust authentication, comprehensive access management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and identity threat detection and response solutions (ITDR) in the Bahrain region.
NGN International is an IT systems integrator and consultant established in 2015 in Bahrain as a part of NGN Group, a global systems integrator operating in MENA since 2005. The only systems integrator in Bahrain that operates its own commercial Security Operation Center (SOC) and provides managed security services. NGN International helps customers in Bahrain and the Gulf region drive digitalization and transform processes in the most effective way by adopting leading-edge technologies and through bespoke technological training programs.
This strategic alliance sets the stage for a collaborative journey, aiming to deliver cutting-edge solutions. The main goal of this collaboration is to provide companies with resilient IT security infrastructure, fostering a robust cybersecurity culture that will be impactful on both regional and international scales.
On this occasion, Mr. Yaqoob Al Awadhi, CEO of NGN, said:
“The strategic partnership with Axidian presents us with an exceptional opportunity to harness their specialized expertise and profound understanding of information security solutions and multi-factor authentication. This collaboration empowers us to offer our customers unparalleled services and tools in this domain, further solidifying our position as industry leaders not only within the Kingdom but also across the broader region. This collaboration seamlessly aligns with our strategic objectives, particularly our pursuit of spearheading technological advancements and elevating the infrastructure of the ICT sector. It plays a pivotal role in refining the mechanisms for developing digital identity systems and related fields. This memorandum marks a significant stride toward shaping the future landscape of technology and cybersecurity, while concurrently boosting the competitiveness of the technical sector in Bahrain.”
For his part, Mr. Georgy Ovanesyan, CEO of Axidian, said:
“The rapid growth of digitization in recent years has heightened the risk of cyberattacks, underscoring the importance of fortifying our defenses. In light of this, we have persistently worked on advancing cybersecurity solutions, complementing our digitization strategy to establish robust security measures. We firmly believe that NGN will be an invaluable strategic partner in this endeavor. Together, we aim to launch collaborative services and initiatives bolstered by our combined expertise, perfectly aligned with our cybersecurity plans and aspirations.”
The partnership between Axidian and NGN represents a significant leap forward in the realm of cybersecurity, uniting two industry innovators with a shared commitment to fortifying digital defenses. By combining Axidian’s product knowledge with NGN’s extensive experience, the collaboration is poised to build the future of IT security in Bahrain and beyond.
