With new acquisitions and integrated solutions, Thales is preparing industries for the challenges of AI, cyber threats, and post-quantum computing.
At this year’s Gitex Thales is showcasing new acquisitions and strategic developments to enhance digital trust and data security across industries.
Lakhwinder Singh, Presales Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, CPL at Thales, shared insights into the company’s latest solutions and trends shaping the future of data security and digital identity management.
“This year’s Gitexi s particularly important for Thales,” Singh noted. “We recently acquired new products that complement our existing portfolio, especially in data security, an area central to any digital transformation project. We are introducing these solutions to the market to bolster data security frameworks for organisations.”
He highlighted Thales’ efforts to merge its traditional offerings with new solutions, particularly in data access monitoring, visibility, and application security—a topic gaining significant traction in the market. By integrating these solutions, Singh emphasised: “We are presenting a comprehensive approach that simplifies the adoption of digital security measures for organisations, reducing complexity and vendor fatigue.”
According to Singh, the response from both new and existing customers has been overwhelmingly positive. “Customers are eager to learn more about our products and how our recent acquisitions will complement our existing Thales data protection portfolio,” he said.
Singh explained that Thales focuses on two key pillars in data security: identity access management and data security. These are critical in defending against modern cyber threats such as ransomware and data breaches.
“The first line of defence is protecting the identity of users accessing an organisation’s data,” Singh noted. “We ensure that only legitimate users can access sensitive information. Then, we secure the data itself as it flows through applications, databases, or storage. Thales plays a vital role in giving organisations visibility into where their sensitive data resides and who is accessing it.”
This holistic approach ensures that organisations have complete control over their data, offering both visibility and protection from emerging threats.
In the coming years, Singh expects two major trends to shape the data security landscape. First, the consolidation of security solutions. “For example, many organisations manage over 10 or more solutions to protect their data. This creates complexity, especially as data moves beyond the organisation’s premises to third-party service providers,” he said. He predicts a shift towards integrated solutions from fewer vendors, providing a more streamlined approach to data security.
Second, Singh highlighted the growing importance of preparing for the post-quantum computing era. “Over the next five years, organisations will need to start testing their applications and systems for post-quantum security,” he explained. He added that Thales is already preparing its customers for this transition and working with technology partners to ensure readiness for quantum computing threats.
AI is another major focus for Thales. “We see AI in two ways,” Singh explained. “First, we are using AI to increase Thales’ own operational efficiency. Our technology teams are adopting AI to reduce costs and improve operational performance. Second, AI is inherently data-driven, meaning securing the integrity of the data powering these AI systems is crucial.”
Thales is exploring ways to integrate AI-driven tools into its existing solutions while ensuring that the data used by AI systems remains secure. “We’re not just looking at AI to enhance our solutions, but also to protect the data that is the backbone of AI systems.”
Singh emphasised Thales’ strategic acquisitions and the company’s ability to provide end-to-end security. “We can now offer security solutions that cover the entire spectrum—from the endpoint, through applications and databases, all the way to data at rest, and beyond. With Thales, organisations can rely on a comprehensive security framework anchored in trust.”
