Wednesday, March 11, 2026

OpenText launches AI Data Platform for secure, scalable enterprise AI in the Middle East

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OpenText has unveiled its AI Data Platform to help Middle Eastern enterprises scale AI securely and responsibly a timely move as the region experiences one of the fastest AI adoption surges globally.

With enterprises increasingly seeking to transform proprietary data into actionable intelligence, the platform combines contextual, governed data with enhanced Databricks integration, enabling organizations to deploy AI at scale while maintaining compliance, security, and enterprise-wide reliability.

This launch is not just about technology adoption it’s about bridging the region’s enterprise AI gap and creating auditable business value.

Why This Platform Matters for Middle Eastern Enterprises

The Middle East is emerging as a high-growth AI market, yet many organizations face hurdles:

  • fragmented data silos
  • governance and compliance challenges
  • risks of untested AI deployments
  • difficulty scaling AI across complex enterprise environments

OpenText’s platform addresses these gaps by providing:

  • a secure, governed data foundation
  • enterprise-wide AI deployment frameworks
  • seamless integration with Databricks for analytics and model training
  • a clear audit trail to measure AI’s business impact

By focusing on security, scalability, and governance, OpenText positions its platform as a trusted AI backbone for enterprises navigating rapid digital transformation.

Leadership Perspective: Driving Business Value with AI

George Schembri, VP & GM – Middle East, OpenText:

“The Middle East is one of the fastest-moving regions for AI adoption. Our platform empowers organisations to transform proprietary data into secure intelligence, ensuring AI investments drive real, audited business value.”

This underscores OpenText’s dual focus: enabling innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational transparency critical for enterprise adoption in heavily regulated sectors like finance, energy, and government.

The Bigger Picture: Enterprise AI is Entering Its Governance Era

Across industries, enterprises are moving from exploratory AI pilots to mission-critical AI deployments. Success requires platforms that combine:

  • security-first design
  • governance and auditability
  • scalable infrastructure
  • integration with existing data and analytics tools

OpenText’s Middle East initiative exemplifies this trend, helping companies unlock AI’s potential without compromising on reliability, ethics, or compliance.

The region now has the opportunity to leverage AI not just for efficiency, but for strategic differentiation and measurable business outcomes.

OpenText’s AI Data Platform represents a strategic leap for enterprises in the Middle East, providing a secure, scalable, and governed AI infrastructure.

A move that bridges the adoption gap, accelerates enterprise AI transformation, and sets a benchmark for reliability, compliance, and measurable business impact in one of the fastest-growing AI markets globally.

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