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Du signs MoU with Versa Networks

The collaborative partnership aims to combine both companies’ strengths and bring Unified SASE to Enterprises in the UAE.
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Du, a subsidiary of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Versa Networks, the global leader in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). This strategic collaboration aims to enhance and expand du’s integrated network-security portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to supporting digital transformations for enterprises in the UAE.

Commenting on the deal, Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du said: “Through our strategic partnership with Versa Networks, du is reinforcing its commitment to empowering enterprises in the UAE to embark on successful digital transformations. By delivering featuredpostwe aim to provide businesses with secure, reliable, and simplified network access while ensuring consistent and uniform security policies. Together, du and Versa Networks are poised to address the complex network and access challenges faced by enterprises and the public sector, contributing to their digital transformation journey.”

Du and Versa Networks will collaborate closely to build a robust partnership focused on delivering Unified SASE services, facilitating the digital transformation of enterprise customers across the UAE. The Versa Unified SASE solution securely connects home workers, branch workers, and users to applications with consistent and uniform security policies across the entire network. This approach aims to decrease latency, reduce complexity, and enhance visibility through a single pane of glass.

Hector Avalos, EMEA MSP VP, added: “Du is a leader in the UAE’s telecommunications landscape with a proven track record of delivering high-quality managed services to customers across the region, and Versa Networks is thrilled to develop this strategic alliance with them. Du’s technical and business expertise, commitment to innovation and service excellence make them an ideal partner to expand our global footprint.”

Both du and Versa Networks aspire to actively contribute to the digital transformation journey of enterprises and the public sector in the UAE. Leveraging their combined strengths in managed services, networking, security, and cloud solutions, the partnership aims to provide mutual customers with comprehensive ways to address and resolve even their most complex secure network and access challenges.