Dubai – Mubasher: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA which serves as the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and Siemens teamed up to enhance operational technology (OT) security and smart city services.
The partnership aims to anchor the digital transformation agenda through information and communication technologies (ICT) resources, according to a press release.
Marwan bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said: “By providing the necessary infrastructure for digital adoption to public and private enterprises, we enable businesses to unlock their potential.”
Moro Hub seeks to ensure the security of its operations through enhanced solutions designed to safeguard critical infrastructure and minimize risks.
The collaboration will deploy Siemens' RUGGEDCOM Cybersecurity Solutions, a wide range of hardware, software, and services tailored to identify, protect, and manage cyber threats to industrial control systems.
Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East, commented: “By deploying Siemens RUGGEDCOM, which sets the standard for reliable communications in harsh environments, and enhancing Moro Hub’s cybersecurity capabilities, this agreement positions Moro as the global benchmark for secure and reliable critical infrastructure, making cities more sustainable and connected.”
Mohammed bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, mentioned: “By collaboratively harnessing the power of technology with our esteemed partners, we are crafting a future where every facet of urban life will be elevated to new heights, with the utmost security and sustainability."
Moro Hub and Siemens plan to reinforce OT security measures across various sectors, including energy, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities.
