Riverbed has unlocked a significant opportunity for channel partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of its Aternity Cloud – now hosted locally to meet national data sovereignty, compliance, and residency requirements. This move positions Riverbed as the first technology provider to offer a fully SaaS-based, AI-enabled observability platform within the Kingdom’s borders, opening doors for partners to support key industries including government, finance, energy, and defense.
“The launch of our in-country Aternity Cloud is a game-changer for our channel ecosystem,” said Elie Dib, Senior Vice President EMEA, Riverbed.
The launch, announced during the EMPOWEREDx conference in Riyadh, also coincides with the establishment of Riverbed’s MENA Regional Headquarters in the Saudi capital. With local leadership, executive teams, and a dedicated partner-focused ecosystem, the company is strengthening its regional footprint and enhancing its joint go-to-market strategy with channel partners.
“Our locally hosted observability cloud provides partners with a future-ready solution that aligns with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals,” emphasized Charbel Khneisser, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions Engineering, Riverbed.
“It enables our partners to help enterprises consolidate tools, improve performance, and deliver measurable business value using AI.”
“It empowers partners to deliver AI-powered observability solutions that comply fully with Saudi data residency mandates.”
The Aternity Cloud offers enterprise-scale Digital Experience Management (DEX), capturing real-time insights from millions of devices, applications, and cloud-native services. It can be delivered as a SaaS model from within the Kingdom, making it particularly attractive for regulated sectors. With Saudi enterprises accelerating AI investments by nearly 160% year-on-year, the demand for secure, compliant, and AI-enabled observability solutions is at an all-time high.
With this milestone, Riverbed has empowered its channel partners to move beyond traditional IT monitoring and offer AI-driven observability, performance assurance, and digital experience optimization—fully aligned with Saudi Arabia’s stringent compliance landscape.
General availability is expected in Q1 2026, and partners are well-positioned to capitalize on this strategic shift.
