Commvault hosted its annual SHIFT Dubai 2026 event at the Museum of the Future, bringing together over 350 industry leaders, government officials, and technology partners to address the growing importance of cyber resilience in the AI era. The event focused on how organizations can defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while accelerating digital transformation across cloud and AI environments.
As enterprises in the UAE adopt AI, hybrid cloud, and digital technologies at scale, cybersecurity risks are rising sharply. Industry discussions at the event highlighted that the UAE is currently managing hundreds of thousands of cyberattacks daily, underscoring the urgent need for stronger resilience strategies.
“Cloud technologies and AI are redefining how organizations operate, but resilience is what enables them to innovate with confidence.”
— Fady Richmany, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Emerging Markets, Commvault
A central theme at SHIFT Dubai was the shift from traditional cybersecurity to unified cyber resilience, combining data protection, threat detection, and rapid recovery capabilities. Experts emphasized that preventing attacks alone is no longer sufficient organizations must also be prepared to recover quickly and maintain business continuity during disruptions.
Commvault showcased its cloud-native, AI-powered resilience platform, designed to help enterprises protect critical data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The platform enables organizations to secure applications, strengthen recovery processes, and ensure uninterrupted operations even in complex IT ecosystems.
The event featured keynote sessions and panel discussions covering key topics such as AI-driven threats, cyber recovery, AI governance, and securing multi-cloud environments. Sessions were led by Commvault executives alongside global and regional cybersecurity experts, with participation from major partners including Microsoft, HPE, and Core42.
Industry leaders also stressed the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in strengthening cybersecurity frameworks and protecting critical infrastructure across the region.
A key takeaway from SHIFT Dubai is that cyber resilience is now a strategic business priority, not just an IT function. As organizations continue to invest in AI and digital transformation, building resilient infrastructure will be essential to protecting operations, maintaining trust, and driving sustainable growth.
Commvault’s SHIFT Dubai 2026 reinforces the growing consensus that resilience is the foundation of secure innovation, enabling enterprises to confidently embrace the opportunities of the AI-driven future.
