AmiViz, a leading cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor based in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Kiteworks. This collaboration enables organizations to manage risk effectively in all aspects of private data handling, including sending, sharing, receiving, and using sensitive information. The partnership enhances AmiViz’s offerings by introducing Kiteworks’ zero-trust data exchange approach, which utilizes a hardened virtual appliance and advanced digital rights management (DRM).

Kiteworks has recently been recognized by G2 for its product excellence, providing organizations with the tools to control, monitor, and protect interactions across user collaboration and automated workflows. The Kiteworks Private Data Network offers unified compliance controls through centralized audit logs, automated compliance reporting, and templates pre-configured for regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA. Additionally, real-time compliance monitoring and automated policy enforcement ensure adherence to regulations during data sharing activities.

AmiViz’s extensive market knowledge and established distribution network will aid in the seamless integration of Kiteworks’ technologies across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, energy, and government. This partnership aims to bolster operational resilience and data protection for enterprises facing complex regulatory environments. Ilyas Mohammed, Chief Operating Officer at AmiViz, expressed enthusiasm for the alliance, highlighting Kiteworks’ innovative solutions that address vulnerabilities in the current cybersecurity landscape. He stated that together, they are equipping enterprises in the Middle East and Africa with solutions to protect private data from emerging threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The partnership comes in response to increasing cybersecurity challenges in the Middle East and Africa. By leveraging Kiteworks’ robust solutions, AmiViz seeks to provide essential defenses for enterprises to safeguard their critical information and uphold regulatory compliance. David Byrnes, VP Global Channels at Kiteworks, emphasized the significance of this collaboration as a milestone in their mission to help organizations secure sensitive data exchanges. He noted that as cyber threats evolve in sophistication, businesses in these rapidly digitizing regions need effective solutions to protect critical information and maintain regulatory compliance.

Together, AmiViz and Kiteworks aim to enhance the cybersecurity infrastructure in the region, enabling businesses to operate securely in an increasingly digital landscape.