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Web Release
16-06-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Arab Open University and GBM Forge Cybersecurity Alliance to Safeguard Digital Education in Kuwait and Beyond
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Open University (AOU) aimed at fortifying cybersecurity resilience, building digital trust, and supporting the sustained evolution of secure digital learning in the region's education sector. Headquartered in Kuwait, AOU is a pioneering non-profit institution committed to providing accessible and high-quality blended learning opportunities across the Arab world. In response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyber threats targeting academic institutions, the agreement sets the foundation for a full-spectrum cybersecurity engagement. The initiative will be powered by GBM's proprietary COR. platform, delivering a comprehensive suite of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, integration, and cybersecurity consultancy. As part of the engagement, GBM Kuwait (also known as Khorafi Business Machines – KBM) will provide AOU with 24×7 threat monitoring, threat hunting, digital forensics, and strategic advisory support. Leveraging the vendor-agnostic GBM Shield framework and the AI-powered COR. platform, the university will benefit from deep visibility, predictive analytics, and fast response capabilities to reduce risk exposure and increase operational resilience. 'At Arab Open University, we view cybersecurity not just as a technical necessity, but as a strategic enabler of educational progress,' said Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah, Vice President for Planning and Development and CIO at Arab Open University. 'By partnering with GBM, we are investing in the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure, empowering our faculty and students with the confidence to teach, learn, and collaborate without disruption. This collaboration reinforces our role as a future-ready institution committed to delivering secure, high-quality education across Kuwait and the wider region.' Established in 2002, AOU Kuwait serves as a central hub for more than nine Arab countries, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology and Computing, English Language and Literature, and Education, in partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. Through this collaboration, AOU demonstrates a forward-thinking commitment to protecting its digital ecosystem while enhancing student and faculty experiences through secure, uninterrupted access to digital education platforms. The partnership also represents GBM's expanding leadership in securing educational environments and reinforces its position as the cybersecurity partner of choice for public sector institutions in Kuwait and across the region. 'The education sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and with it comes a heightened responsibility to safeguard sensitive academic and personal data. Academic institutions must take proactive steps to protect their people, platforms, and intellectual capital. Leveraging our deep local expertise and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, we are proud to support AOU in building a secure, trusted digital learning environment that enables innovation and academic excellence. Our partnership with the university reflects our shared commitment to securing the digital foundation and embedding robust, proactive cybersecurity into the heart of modern education,' said Wassim Seliman, General Manager of GBM Kuwait. As regional education systems accelerate their digital agendas, this initiative highlights how an intelligent, layered cybersecurity framework can not only defend against modern cyber threats but also unlock more engaging and secure digital classroom experiences to deliver world-class education for the region's future generations.
TECHx
16-06-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Arab Open University Partners with GBM on Cybersecurity
Home » Tech Value Chain » System Integrators » Arab Open University Partners with GBM on Cybersecurity Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Open University (AOU). The agreement aims to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, build digital trust, and support the secure growth of digital learning in the region's education sector. Arab Open University, headquartered in Kuwait, is a pioneering non-profit institution. It is committed to providing accessible and high-quality blended learning opportunities across the Arab world. The MoU was signed in response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyber threats targeting academic institutions. GBM revealed that the agreement sets the foundation for full-spectrum cybersecurity engagement. This initiative will be powered by GBM's proprietary COR. platform. The platform delivers a comprehensive suite of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, along with integration and cybersecurity consultancy. GBM Kuwait, also known as Khorafi Business Machines (KBM), will lead the implementation. As part of the engagement, AOU will receive: 24×7 threat monitoring and hunting Digital forensics and strategic advisory support GBM reported that the partnership will leverage its vendor-agnostic GBM Shield framework and AI-powered COR. platform. These tools will provide deep visibility, predictive analytics, and rapid response capabilities. This will help reduce risk exposure and enhance operational resilience. Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah, Vice President for Planning and Development and CIO at Arab Open University, emphasized the importance of cybersecurity. He stated that cybersecurity is viewed not just as a technical requirement, but as a strategic enabler of educational progress. He added that the partnership with GBM is an investment in the safety and integrity of AOU's digital infrastructure. The goal is to empower faculty and students to teach, learn, and collaborate without disruption. Established in 2002, AOU Kuwait serves as a central hub for more than nine Arab countries. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, IT and Computing, English Language and Literature, and Education, in partnership with the UK's Open University. This collaboration highlights AOU's commitment to protecting its digital ecosystem. It also enhances the student and faculty experience through secure, uninterrupted access to digital education platforms. GBM reaffirmed its position as a leading cybersecurity partner for the public sector in Kuwait and the wider region. Wassim Seliman, General Manager of GBM Kuwait, reported that the education sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation. He noted the increasing responsibility to protect sensitive academic and personal data. He added that proactive cybersecurity measures are essential to protect institutions' people, platforms, and intellectual property. Seliman confirmed that GBM will support AOU with advanced solutions to build a trusted, secure digital learning environment. As regional education systems accelerate digital adoption, the initiative demonstrates how layered cybersecurity frameworks can defend against threats and support secure digital classrooms.
Channel Post MEA
16-06-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
GBM And Arab Open University Forge Cybersecurity Alliance
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Open University (AOU) aimed at fortifying cybersecurity resilience, building digital trust, and supporting the sustained evolution of secure digital learning in the region's education sector. Headquartered in Kuwait, AOU is a pioneering non-profit institution committed to providing accessible and high-quality blended learning opportunities across the Arab world. In response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyber threats targeting academic institutions, the agreement sets the foundation for a full-spectrum cybersecurity engagement. The initiative will be powered by GBM's proprietary COR. platform, delivering a comprehensive suite of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, integration, and cybersecurity consultancy. As part of the engagement, GBM Kuwait (also known as Khorafi Business Machines – KBM) will provide AOU with 24×7 threat monitoring, threat hunting, digital forensics, and strategic advisory support. Leveraging the vendor-agnostic GBM Shield framework and the AI-powered COR. platform, the university will benefit from deep visibility, predictive analytics, and fast response capabilities to reduce risk exposure and increase operational resilience. 'At Arab Open University, we view cybersecurity not just as a technical necessity, but as a strategic enabler of educational progress,' said Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah, Vice President for Planning and Development and CIO at Arab Open University. 'By partnering with GBM, we are investing in the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure, empowering our faculty and students with the confidence to teach, learn, and collaborate without disruption. This collaboration reinforces our role as a future-ready institution committed to delivering secure, high-quality education across Kuwait and the wider region.' Established in 2002, AOU Kuwait serves as a central hub for more than nine Arab countries, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology and Computing, English Language and Literature, and Education, in partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. Through this collaboration, AOU demonstrates a forward-thinking commitment to protecting its digital ecosystem while enhancing student and faculty experiences through secure, uninterrupted access to digital education platforms. The partnership also represents GBM's expanding leadership in securing educational environments and reinforces its position as the cybersecurity partner of choice for public sector institutions in Kuwait and across the region. 'The education sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and with it comes a heightened responsibility to safeguard sensitive academic and personal data. Academic institutions must take proactive steps to protect their people, platforms, and intellectual capital. Leveraging our deep local expertise and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, we are proud to support AOU in building a secure, trusted digital learning environment that enables innovation and academic excellence. Our partnership with the university reflects our shared commitment to securing the digital foundation and embedding robust, proactive cybersecurity into the heart of modern education,' said Wassim Seliman, General Manager of GBM Kuwait. As regional education systems accelerate their digital agendas, this initiative highlights how an intelligent, layered cybersecurity framework can not only defend against modern cyber threats but also unlock more engaging and secure digital classroom experiences to deliver world-class education for the region's future generations.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arab Open University and GBM forge cybersecurity alliance to safeguard digital education in Kuwait and beyond
Kuwait City, Kuwait – Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Open University (AOU) aimed at fortifying cybersecurity resilience, building digital trust, and supporting the sustained evolution of secure digital learning in the region's education sector. Headquartered in Kuwait, AOU is a pioneering non-profit institution committed to providing accessible and high-quality blended learning opportunities across the Arab world. In response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyber threats targeting academic institutions, the agreement sets the foundation for a full-spectrum cybersecurity engagement. The initiative will be powered by GBM's proprietary COR. platform, delivering a comprehensive suite of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, integration, and cybersecurity consultancy. As part of the engagement, GBM Kuwait (also known as Khorafi Business Machines - KBM) will provide AOU with 24x7 threat monitoring, threat hunting, digital forensics, and strategic advisory support. Leveraging the vendor-agnostic GBM Shield framework and the AI-powered COR. platform, the university will benefit from deep visibility, predictive analytics, and fast response capabilities to reduce risk exposure and increase operational resilience. 'At Arab Open University, we view cybersecurity not just as a technical necessity, but as a strategic enabler of educational progress,' said Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah, Vice President for Planning and Development and CIO at Arab Open University. 'By partnering with GBM, we are investing in the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure, empowering our faculty and students with the confidence to teach, learn, and collaborate without disruption. This collaboration reinforces our role as a future-ready institution committed to delivering secure, high-quality education across Kuwait and the wider region.' Established in 2002, AOU Kuwait serves as a central hub for more than nine Arab countries, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology and Computing, English Language and Literature, and Education, in partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. Through this collaboration, AOU demonstrates a forward-thinking commitment to protecting its digital ecosystem while enhancing student and faculty experiences through secure, uninterrupted access to digital education platforms. The partnership also represents GBM's expanding leadership in securing educational environments and reinforces its position as the cybersecurity partner of choice for public sector institutions in Kuwait and across the region. 'The education sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and with it comes a heightened responsibility to safeguard sensitive academic and personal data. Academic institutions must take proactive steps to protect their people, platforms, and intellectual capital. Leveraging our deep local expertise and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, we are proud to support AOU in building a secure, trusted digital learning environment that enables innovation and academic excellence. Our partnership with the university reflects our shared commitment to securing the digital foundation and embedding robust, proactive cybersecurity into the heart of modern education,' said Wassim Seliman, General Manager of GBM Kuwait. As regional education systems accelerate their digital agendas, this initiative highlights how an intelligent, layered cybersecurity framework can not only defend against modern cyber threats but also unlock more engaging and secure digital classroom experiences to deliver world-class education for the region's future generations.
Al Bawaba
16-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Arab Open University and GBM Forge Cybersecurity Alliance to Safeguard Digital Education in Kuwait and Beyond
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arab Open University (AOU) aimed at fortifying cybersecurity resilience, building digital trust, and supporting the sustained evolution of secure digital learning in the region's education in Kuwait, AOU is a pioneering non-profit institution committed to providing accessible and high-quality blended learning opportunities across the Arab world. In response to the rising volume and sophistication of cyber threats targeting academic institutions, the agreement sets the foundation for a full-spectrum cybersecurity engagement. The initiative will be powered by GBM's proprietary COR. platform, delivering a comprehensive suite of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, integration, and cybersecurity part of the engagement, GBM Kuwait (also known as Khorafi Business Machines - KBM) will provide AOU with 24x7 threat monitoring, threat hunting, digital forensics, and strategic advisory support. Leveraging the vendor-agnostic GBM Shield framework and the AI-powered COR. platform, the university will benefit from deep visibility, predictive analytics, and fast response capabilities to reduce risk exposure and increase operational resilience. 'At Arab Open University, we view cybersecurity not just as a technical necessity, but as a strategic enabler of educational progress,' said Prof. Omar Al-Jarrah, Vice President for Planning and Development and CIO at Arab Open University. 'By partnering with GBM, we are investing in the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure, empowering our faculty and students with the confidence to teach, learn, and collaborate without disruption. This collaboration reinforces our role as a future-ready institution committed to delivering secure, high-quality education across Kuwait and the wider region.'Established in 2002, AOU Kuwait serves as a central hub for more than nine Arab countries, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields like Business Administration, Information Technology and Computing, English Language and Literature, and Education, in partnership with the Open University in the United this collaboration, AOU demonstrates a forward-thinking commitment to protecting its digital ecosystem while enhancing student and faculty experiences through secure, uninterrupted access to digital education platforms. The partnership also represents GBM's expanding leadership in securing educational environments and reinforces its position as the cybersecurity partner of choice for public sector institutions in Kuwait and across the region.'The education sector is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and with it comes a heightened responsibility to safeguard sensitive academic and personal data. Academic institutions must take proactive steps to protect their people, platforms, and intellectual capital. Leveraging our deep local expertise and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, we are proud to support AOU in building a secure, trusted digital learning environment that enables innovation and academic excellence. Our partnership with the university reflects our shared commitment to securing the digital foundation and embedding robust, proactive cybersecurity into the heart of modern education,' said Wassim Seliman, General Manager of GBM Kuwait. As regional education systems accelerate their digital agendas, this initiative highlights how an intelligent, layered cybersecurity framework can not only defend against modern cyber threats but also unlock more engaging and secure digital classroom experiences to deliver world-class education for the region's future generations.
