ZainTECH and Nile Launch Secure Network Solutions for the AI Era

ZainTECH, the digital solutions arm of the Zain Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Nile, a leading and innovative provider of Secure Network as a Service (Secure NaaS), to deliver secure network solutions across the United Arab Emirates and the Levant region. This collaboration aims to support AI-driven digital transformation initiatives that have been hindered by traditional network infrastructures.

Founded by former Cisco executives John Chambers and Pankaj Patel, Nile offers a radically simplified architecture for enterprise campus networking, specifically designed for the AI era. Its Secure NaaS solutions integrate Zero Trust security, cloud services, and autonomous operations, contributing to a reduction in technical support tickets (operational tickets) of up to 99%, a 60% decrease in costs, and a 60% to 100% reduction in security breaches compared to traditional infrastructures.

Nile’s infrastructure-as-a-service solutions have facilitated the transition of network infrastructure from a capital burden to a strategic business enabler. By integrating autonomous operations, Zero Trust Architecture, and AI-powered cloud services into a unified managed service model, these solutions redefine how enterprises manage networks, eliminating complexity and enhancing security.

With the accelerating adoption of cloud computing, the expansion of AI initiatives, and the growing reliance of the workforce on distributed work models, enterprise network requirements have undergone a radical shift in recent years. Traditional branch and campus network infrastructures were not designed to meet these new demands, suffering from limited operational flexibility, security gaps, and burdens associated with traditional capital expenditure (CapEx) spending models.

ZainTECH and Nile’s Secure NaaS solutions were specifically designed to address these needs by providing an autonomous, AI-powered, cloud-delivered networking solution. This approach grants enterprises the flexibility, reliability, and operational simplicity required to achieve their digital ambitions.

These solutions target multi-site enterprises in the healthcare, hospitality, education, banking, and manufacturing sectors, as well as the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segment. In these sectors, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and distributed connectivity are essential for ensuring operational continuity, despite limited available IT resources.

Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, stated: “Enterprise networks are no longer keeping pace with the rapid evolution in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and business environments that have become increasingly distributed. Many enterprises still rely on high-cost infrastructure models that are expensive to operate, difficult to scale, and challenging to secure.”

He added, “As digital transformation efforts accelerate, enterprises require a fundamentally different approach to networking—one that is intelligent, secure by design, and delivered as a service. Through our partnership with Nile, we empower enterprises to simplify their operations, enhance their flexibility, and adopt a modern networking model that supports long-term business growth.”

He continued, “Enterprise networks are no longer keeping pace with the rapid advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and distributed business environments. Many organizations still rely on costly infrastructure that is difficult to scale, manage, and secure. As digital transformation initiatives accelerate, enterprises need a fundamentally different approach to networking—one that is intelligent, inherently secure, and delivered as a service.”

Hanna added, “Through our partnership with Nile, we enable organizations across various markets in the Middle East, starting with the United Arab Emirates and the Levant region, to simplify their operations, enhance operational resilience, and adopt a modern networking model that supports long-term business growth.”

For his part, Mike Weston, International Sales President at Nile, stated, “Enterprises preoccupied daily with the challenges posed by their traditional networks require a simpler, more secure, and more adaptable environment. In collaboration with ZainTECH, Nile is pleased to offer a solution that serves as a force multiplier for IT teams, enabling the network to become a strategic business enabler within a cost-effective and efficient cost structure.”

The launch of the service strengthens ZainTECH’s position as one of the leading regional companies in AI-powered networking solutions and managed infrastructure services, while also bolstering its capabilities in cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, and AI-driven digital infrastructure. Furthermore, this launch aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its managed services portfolio and enhance recurring revenue streams.