Microsoft’s Investment in Veeam to Strengthen AI-Driven Security and Business Continuity for Enterprises in the Region
Veeam Software has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft, including a Microsoft equity investment, to drive AI-powered cybersecurity and data protection. This collaboration is set to revolutionize how Middle Eastern enterprises protect and recover their critical data in an era of rising cyber threats.
“Cyber Resilience is Essential in Today’s Digital World”
– Anand Eswaran, CEO, Veeam
With digital transformation accelerating across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East, businesses are facing increasing cyber risks. Veeam’s AI-integrated solutions will empower regional organizations with smarter threat detection, automated recovery, and continuous data protection, ensuring resilience against cyberattacks, outages, and disasters.
“In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, cyber resilience is not a choice—it’s a necessity,” said Anand Eswaran, CEO of Veeam. “By partnering with Microsoft, we are bringing advanced AI-driven security and data protection to Middle Eastern enterprises, ensuring their critical operations remain uninterrupted.”
AI-Powered Security for Middle Eastern Enterprises
Veeam will integrate Microsoft AI and machine learning (ML) into its platform to enhance:
- Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 – Protecting millions of Microsoft 365 users with AI-driven security.
- Veeam Data Cloud Vault – A Zero Trust-based data backup service for Microsoft Azure, ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
- New Entra ID Security Solutions – Strengthening identity and cloud security for enterprises across the region.
“The Middle East is experiencing rapid digital adoption, making data security more critical than ever,” said Jason Graefe, Corporate VP, Microsoft. “By integrating Microsoft AI with Veeam’s market-leading solutions, we’re enabling businesses to secure their data while maximizing operational efficiency.”
Empowering Business Continuity with Veeam Data Cloud
Built on Microsoft Azure, Veeam Data Cloud delivers a secure, AI-powered backup and recovery solution, ensuring Middle Eastern businesses meet compliance, reduce downtime, and protect against cyber threats.
