Cybersecurity leader Sophos has unveiled plans to open a state-of-the-art UAE data centre, as part of its regional expansion efforts. The development comes hot on the heels of Sophos’ acquisition of Secureworks’ managed security services business, reflecting the company’s increasing commitment to the Middle East’s rapidly expanding digital landscape.
The new UAE data centre will allow Sophos to offer quicker, more localized cybersecurity solutions, especially in the realms of threat detection, response, and cloud security. It also responds to the region’s growing need for data sovereignty, compliance, and greater digital resilience.
Sophos’ expansion is part of a wider trend of Gulf-strengthening by global tech players, with digital transformation efforts gathering pace in the government, finance, healthcare, and education industries. The UAE, in its case, has positioned itself as a hotbed for smart infrastructure and secure digital innovation.
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the new data centre is likely to enhance Sophos’ ability to provide real-time threat intelligence, AI-powered protection, and managed services that are appropriate to local enterprise requirements. The investment also solidifies Sophos’ position as a leading cybersecurity partner in the region.
