ADDA, Palo Alto Networks sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation

ADDA, Palo Alto Networks sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation

ADDA, Palo Alto Networks sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation

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Abu Dhabi Digital Authority and Palo Alto Networks officials pose for a group photo after signing the MoU.

The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), the government entity leading the digital transformation in the emirate, on Monday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, to maximise the value of services provided by the company to government entities in the UAE capital.

The agreement, signed during GITEX Technology Week, is part of ADDA's efforts aimed at leading the digital future of Abu Dhabi government and supporting digital transformation in the emirate by using the latest technologies, defining strategies, policies and standards, and developing the digital infrastructure in partnership with the private and public sectors to enhance the effectiveness of government performance.

The agreement is also meant to facilitate the procurement of applications and advanced solutions provided by Palo Alto Networks to government entities and maximising the value of services provided to these entities, in addition to providing support by Palo Alto Networks to Abu Dhabi's government entities' employees in areas including training and awareness.

Engineer Mohamed Abdel Hameed Al Askar, Director-General of ADDA, said: