FROM CONTINUITY TO CONTINUOUS BUSINESS

COMMVAULT'S FADY RICHMANY OUTLINES HOW MULTI-CLOUD ADOPTION, AI DISRUPTION, AND RELENTLESS THREATS DEMAND A NEW RESILIENCE PLAYBOOK FOR THE UAE'S DIGITAL-FIRST FUTURE.

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Cyber resilience has become the ultimate measure of business survival in a digital-first world. For the UAE—driving ambitious transformation and innovation—the stakes are even higher, with every advance bringing fresh exposure to cyber risks.

Fady Richmany, Corporate Vice President - Emerging Markets (CEE, CIS & META) at Commvault, stands as one of the region's most influential voices shaping this dialogue. Since joining Commvault in 2021, he has overseen diverse high-growth markets, bringing with him more than 30 years of IT leadership experience.

Fady's career spans critical roles with global technology giants, including a 16-year tenure at Dell/EMC where he spearheaded business growth across emerging markets and led the Data Protection Solutions Business Unit for the TEEAM region (Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East). With this wealth of experience, Richmany offers unique insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the impact of multi-cloud adoption, the double-edged power of Al, and why resilience must evolve from business continuity to “continuous business.” In this exclusive conversation with Sandhya D'Mello, Editor, Security Advisor Middle East, Richmany shares why resilience is no longer a defensive posture but the defining capability for enterprises navigating multi-cloud complexity, Al's double-edged impact, and an unpredictable cyber threat horizon.

The UAE has committed to becoming a digital-first nation. With this approach, cybersecurity responsibility naturally rises. What does this mean for the sector, and what trends have you observed?