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From left to right: Puneet Kaura VP Sales and Operations, Aquila Clouds, Saurabh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of TechBridge, Maan Al Saleh VP Sales and Business Development, Aquila Clouds, Adib Rajji, VP Vendor Strategy and Business Development of Metra Group. Image Credit: Supplied

Metra Group, a prominent provider of information technologies and solutions in the region with a legacy spanning over four decades, has recently forged a value-added partnership agreement with TechBridge Consultancy Services LLP – an Indian company at the forefront of AI-based Data Centre Operations & Cyber Security, driven by advanced analytics and machine learning/artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

TechBridge offers an open platform with native integrations for heterogeneous infrastructures, including state-of-the-art data center projects, smart cities, safe cities, the power sector, and telecom, spanning various verticals.

The global network monitoring market size reached $3.04 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $6.97 billion by 2030, while the global network security market size was valued at $21.43 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $54.37 billion by 2030.

Secure AIOps, combining cyber security with artificial intelligence for IT operations, applies AI capabilities like natural language processing and machine learning models to automate and streamline operational workflows.

Saurabh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of TechBridge, highlighted how AI and automation are aiding Data Centre operations in achieving Zero Touch & Zero Trust goals, empowering Digital Transformation and Security with confidence. He also warned about the risks of data and information overload, and explained how TechBridge platforms decipher vast datasets to provide concise AI-based decision support for a secure and confident environment.

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Metra Group and TechBridge executives sign a value-added partnership deal for GCC countries. Image Credit: Supplied

AI/ML/Automation-powered natively integrated platforms, along with cyber security and AIOPs, can yield significant savings for enterprises. TechBridge's Platform delivering Secure AIOps orchestrates data centre operations and security, offering cohesive management and an integrated data strategy covering Security Incident handling and Asset Management, providing 360-degree Risk Scoring and Profiling for a unique value proposition.

Adib Rajji, VP Vendor Strategy and Business Development of Metra Group, addressed the emerging demands in the GCC market for Smart/Secured Data Center Operations, emphasizing the advanced use of Analytics, powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He stressed the importance of technologies based on the unique capabilities of the TechBridge platform, with Metra Group chosen as the value-added distributor for TechBridge in the Middle East and North Africa.

Rajji further elaborated on the key value proposition of this partnership and its distinctiveness in making a difference.

The conference was attended by industry experts and thought leaders in Smart Cities, Urban Management, and Infrastructure development, including Puneet Kaura, VP Sales and Operations at Aquila Clouds, Maan Al Saleh, VP Sales and Business Development at Aquila Clouds, Saurabh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of TechBridge, and Adib Rajji, VP Vendor Strategy and Business Development at Metra Group.