Redington has announced a distribution partnership with cybersecurity firm OPSWAT to expand critical infrastructure protection solutions across the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The agreement combines OPSWAT’s specialized security portfolio with Redington’s regional logistics, financing, and technical support capabilities. This collaboration aims to strengthen resilience in government, defence, energy, and other essential sectors facing increasing cyber threats.

Partnership scope and strategic focus

The partnership covers the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Levant, Türkiye, Africa, and CIS regions. It focuses on deploying MetaDefender Kiosk™ and MetaDefender Optical Diode™ solutions for segmented, air-gapped, and operational technology (OT) environments. Redington will leverage its local stockholding, warehousing, and in-country technical resources to address varying procurement requirements and supply chain pressures in these markets.

Redington’s financing capabilities are expected to support partners in pursuing complex, multi-stage projects, particularly in frontier markets. The company also highlighted the role of its DigiGlass offering, which enables partners to provide 24/7 managed security services without significant upfront capital investment.

Market context and operational strategy

The move addresses growing concerns about cyber resilience in growth markets. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025, 36% of organizations in Africa lacked confidence in their national preparedness for major cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure, compared to 15% in Europe and North America. This disparity underscores the demand for robust protection solutions in the targeted regions.

During the first 12 months, the companies will prioritize partner recruitment and certification in Africa, Türkiye, and the CIS. OPSWAT will lead technical enablement, while Redington manages channel logistics and partner acquisition. The framework allows for tailored execution based on local regulations and channel readiness.

Executive commentary

Hussam Sidani, Regional Vice President at OPSWAT, noted that Redington’s financial stability and regional stock help mitigate risks related to borders, financing gaps, and skills shortages. Sayantan Dev, CEO of Software Solutions Group at Redington, emphasized that as AI accelerates both innovation and threat sophistication, ecosystem orchestration becomes vital for protecting connected critical infrastructure.

What the numbers show

The partnership highlights a strategic shift towards value-added services in distribution. By integrating OPSWAT’s specialized OT security products with Redington’s existing channel network, the company aims to transition partners from simple product resale to recurring managed services. This model potentially enhances customer retention and revenue stability in high-stakes sectors like defence and utilities, where compliance and continuous monitoring are mandatory.

Redington Limited will host a virtual group meeting for investors and analysts on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The session is scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm.

The company notified the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited regarding the schedule. The interaction falls under Regulation 30(6) of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015.

Discussions during the meeting will be based solely on publicly available information. The company stated that no unpublished price-sensitive information (UPSI) is intended to be discussed.

K Vijayshyam Acharya, Company Secretary, signed the intimation on September 17, 2026. The details have also been uploaded to the company's website as per Regulation 46(2). Changes to the schedule may occur due to exigencies.