Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has entered into a strategic collaboration with TechnoVal, a Saudi-headquartered digital transformation and cybersecurity company, and Google Cloud, a provider of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, to locally host cybersecurity platform, Trend Vision One Sovereign and Private Cloud (V1SPC), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to deliver secure, scalable, and locally supported cybersecurity solutions designed specifically for the Saudi market’s unique regulatory landscape.
Under the terms of the partnership, TechnoVal will locally host the V1SPC Cloud platform, powered by Trend Micro, within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leveraging Google Cloud’s infrastructure. Combining Trend Micro’s cutting-edge threat intelligence, V1SPC’s cloud-native platform, and TechnoVal’s regional expertise, the collaboration ensures robust protection and local control over sensitive data assets. This initiative directly supports the Kingdom’s national data sovereignty mandates and strict compliance with regulatory frameworks including the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), and other relevant bodies, fully aligning with Vision 2030’s strategic objectives.
“This partnership represents a pivotal step in Trend Micro’s commitment to advancing secure digital transformation,” said Wasna Ben Gassem, Managing Director, Saudi Arabia, Trend Micro. “As the technology leader in this initiative, we are proud to bring our most advanced cybersecurity platform, Trend Vision One SPC, to the Kingdom. By delivering cutting-edge threat detection, response, and visibility capabilities, we are enabling organizations to meet the highest standards of protection while maintaining full data sovereignty. This collaboration underscores our dedication to supporting Saudi Arabia’s digital ambitions with trusted, locally compliant solutions tailored to the evolving needs of both public and private sectors.”
The locally hosted Trend V1SPC will empower Saudi-based organizations with advanced threat protection, detection, and response capabilities while ensuring 100% data jurisdiction and control. All data, including metadata, will remain within sovereign borders, enabling businesses of all industries and sizes to meet national sovereignty and regulatory requirements.
“This joint initiative represents a significant milestone in our commitment to empowering Saudi organizations with world-class cybersecurity capabilities,” said Basim Ibrahim Hayel Saeed, Chairman of TechnoVal Information Systems. “By locally hosting the Trend Vision One SPC platform, we are advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by embedding security at the heart of digital transformation. Our collaboration with Trend Micro and Google Cloud reinforces TechnoVal’s mission to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that meet the Kingdom’s evolving regulatory and operational needs.”
This joint initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Trend Micro’s Asia, Middle East and Africa headquarters in Singapore, in the presence of senior executives from Trend Micro and TechnoVal. The partnership underscores the companies’ shared long-term commitment to enhancing national cyber resilience and enabling trusted cloud infrastructure within sovereign borders.
“We are delighted to be the foundational cloud partner for this pivotal collaboration with Trend Micro and TechnoVal, delivering a truly sovereign and private cloud solution for Saudi Arabia,” said Bader Almadi, Country General Manager for Saudi Arabia at Google Cloud. “Our secure and scalable cloud infrastructure is purpose-built to empower organizations with unparalleled control over their data, ensuring adherence to the Kingdom’s stringent data residency and regulatory requirements. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by accelerating secure digital transformation and fostering local innovation within its borders.”
