Strengthening Cybersecurity: Gigamon Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia
In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to customers in Saudi Arabia, Gigamon has opened a new office in Riyadh. This expansion is pivotal for companies across the Kingdom, granting them access to the innovative Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline. As organizations face an unprecedented wave of digital transformation and AI adoption, the need for complete visibility into their infrastructures becomes more critical than ever.
Adapting to a New Digital Landscape
The establishment of Gigamon’s Riyadh office arrives at a crucial juncture. As enterprises in Saudi Arabia grapple with the complexities of securing hybrid cloud infrastructures, the advancing capabilities of AI create both opportunities and challenges. According to the 2025 Hybrid Cloud Security Survey, a staggering 55% of global organizations report that their current security tools are ineffective against modern threats. Furthermore, one in three organizations have experienced a doubling of network traffic due to rising AI workloads.
In this environment, Gigamon offers network-derived telemetry, providing essential data such as packets, flows, and application-aware metadata directly to trusted cloud, security, and observability platforms. This robust integration of network telemetry and MELT (metadata, events, logs, and telemetry) data is crucial for contemporary organizations aiming to secure and streamline their hybrid cloud operations.
Insights from Leadership
Shane Buckley, Gigamon’s president and CEO, articulated the urgency of the situation, noting, “With AI adoption accelerating and cyber threats growing more sophisticated, organizations across the Middle East are under pressure to secure and manage increasingly complex hybrid cloud environments.” With this new office, Gigamon aims to deepen its commitment to local organizations, offering AI-powered deep observability that facilitates improved visibility and operational efficiency.
Buckley emphasized that these advanced solutions not only bolster security but also reduce complexity, ultimately enhancing return on investment for customers.
Meeting Market Demands
The Riyadh office is a direct response to the pressing market dynamics within the Middle East, where businesses frequently struggle to maintain oversight of AI usage patterns. Alarmingly, nearly 40% of organizations remain uncertain about their visibility into these patterns, emphasizing the growing need for robust observability tools.
Damian Wilk, general manager for EMEA Emerging Markets at Gigamon, further expounded on the significance of this expansion in relation to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda. “Organizations require unprecedented visibility into their hybrid cloud infrastructure to secure against evolving threats,” Wilk stated. “Our expansion into the Kingdom demonstrates our commitment to providing local organizations with the deep observability capabilities they need to safely embrace AI innovation while maintaining robust cybersecurity postures.”
The Role of AI in Security
As AI technology becomes increasingly prevalent within business operations, the stakes for cybersecurity heighten. Organizations must not only adopt AI but also develop strategies to safeguard these innovations. Gigamon’s new offerings, highlighted by the recently introduced Gigamon Insights, present an agentic AI application crafted specifically for network-derived telemetry. This tool aims to provide immediate guidance for IT and Security operations teams, illustrating the company’s commitment to evolving its AI vision and offerings.
A Vision for the Future
Gigamon’s expansion into Riyadh illustrates a forward-thinking approach, recognizing the urgent necessity for businesses to secure their hybrid cloud environments against a backdrop of rising threats. As companies within the Kingdom gear up for the future, the investment in local infrastructure signifies more than just a business strategy; it represents a partnership in propelling Saudi Arabia’s digital landscape forward in a secure manner.
With heightened focus on AI and an ever-growing array of cyber challenges, Gigamon’s presence in Riyadh is a clarion call to organizations: the time for proactive cybersecurity measures and comprehensive visibility is now. The company stands ready to help navigate these complexities, ensuring that Saudi Arabian organizations can embrace the digital age with confidence.
