Sophos to launch a new data center in the UAE by year end

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced plans to launch a new data center in the UAE by year end. The expansion is part of Sophos’ broader regional investment strategy and reinforce its commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision of becoming a global digital hub, while enabling local organizations to benefit from enhanced performance, data sovereignty, and regulatory compliance.

Hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure within the UAE, the data center will power Sophos’ advanced, cloud native security solutions –  bringing improved performance, regulatory compliance, and data sovereignty to organizations across the region.

“This launch reflects our mission to defend organizations of all sizes against inevitable cyberattacks with unmatched expertise and adaptive defenses,” said Gerard Allison, senior vice president EMEA Sales at Sophos. “By bringing local infrastructure to the UAE, we’re delivering on our vision of enabling every organization to achieve superior cybersecurity outcomes. This expansion supports our strategy of democratizing, leveraging AI and automation, and empowering our partners to scale securely.”

The launch of the new local data center is expected to deliver clear benefits for customers across the Middle East. By offering in-region data hosting, the company supports enhanced data sovereignty, enabling organizations—particularly in sectors like government, healthcare, and finance—to meet national and industry-specific compliance requirements. The local infrastructure also improves performance by reducing latency, resulting in faster, more responsive access to cloud-based services such as Sophos Central. Designed with enterprise and public sector environments in mind, the new data center meets high standards for security, reliability, and operational resilience.

The new data center enables Sophos’ regional partners to deliver in-region data hosting to their customers, enabling them to meet local compliance demands while improving service delivery. It also reflects Sophos’ ongoing commitment to empowering partners with the tools, performance, and innovation needed to succeed in an evolving threat landscape..