du, a prominent telecom and digital services provider, has announced a partnership with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity solutions for businesses in the UAE. This collaboration was revealed during the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona from March 3 to March 6, 2025. The initiative aims to integrate Microsoft Azure’s advanced security stack with du Tech’s managed services, offering a comprehensive 360-degree security solution designed to effectively combat evolving cyber threats.

Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it represents a significant milestone for du and emphasizes the company’s commitment to empowering businesses in achieving their security objectives while meeting today’s strict compliance requirements.

Central to this collaboration is the integration of Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities into du Tech’s cybersecurity offerings. This integration allows customers to leverage AI-driven solutions seamlessly, without managing the underlying infrastructure. The LLM’s capacity to process extensive data sets provides valuable insights for early issue detection and efficient response strategies, thereby enhancing service delivery across enterprises.

Imane El Majdoubi, Executive Director of Enterprise Commercial UAE at Microsoft, highlighted that this partnership reflects their dedication to providing innovative solutions that cater to clients’ dynamic needs. The collaboration is set to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks by combining Microsoft’s security solutions with generative AI to improve threat detection and response capabilities.

The collaboration will introduce a range of enhanced managed security services. These include Security Copilot-based threat detection and response, LLM services, AI-driven predictive security insights, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) integration, and specialized monitoring and incident response services from du Tech.