Outbound & Inbound: India Brings in American AI & Singapore Fintech, While it Takes Cybersecurity to the US & Fintech to Saudi

Trade is still making the world go around, and India is a part of it.The Tech Pandalooks into Indian companies expanding into foreign markets while bringing in foreign investors to Indian shores. Orient Technologies Limited is going ahead with the expansion of its cybersecurity business following the signing of a USD 3.15 million, three-year contract with Securonix, with additional investments planned as the business scales, taking the total investment to approximately USD 5 million over the course of the expansion. Under the strengthened relationship, Orient will take on an expanded mandate as Securonix’s exclusive Value-Added Distributor (VAD) and joint go-to-market partner in India, while building capabilities across implementation, professional services, technical support, managed security and SOC enablement. Ajay Sawant, Chairman & Managing Director, Orient Technologies Limited, said, “Our expanded relationship with Securonix represents the next stage of Orient’s cybersecurity journey. What began as a managed security relationship is evolving into a broader engagement spanning distribution, implementation, professional services and security operations. The contract and planned investments reflect our commitment to building the talent, capabilities and partner ecosystem required to scale this business.” “AI is changing the operating environment for security teams on both sides of the equation. Adversaries have access to tools that can help them move faster, while enterprises are under pressure to use AI responsibly to improve their own defenses,” said Toby Weiss, CEO, Securonix. “Our expanded partnership with Orient Technologies gives customers in India access to Securonix technology alongside the local expertise required to deploy it effectively, integrate it into existing environments, and build security operations that can evolve as those threats change.” The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This was announced today at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 (GFF 2026) in Mumbai, establishing a framework for deeper cooperation between the fintech, startup and investment ecosystems of India and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abdullah Ali Aldubaikhi, Assistant Minister for Business Development, Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said, “Saudi Arabia is building a globally connected investment and innovation ecosystem, and India is an important partner with significant strengths in technology, entrepreneurship and digital financial services. “Through this cooperation with IAMAI, we look forward to strengthening connections between our two ecosystems and creating practical opportunities for companies, startups and investors. The objective is to translate these connections into investment, market access, strategic partnerships and long-term collaboration between Saudi Arabia and India.” “Dr. Subho Ray, President, IAMAI, said

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