Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Katim, a data protection solutions company owned by EDGE Group, announced a strategic partnership with Kirno Enterprises, the UAE’s first enterprise-level IT equipment manufacturer, to support the sovereign local manufacturing of Katim products within the country and enhance its existing sovereign design and development capabilities.

This partnership focuses on developing local manufacturing and integration capabilities for network encryption technologies, supporting the UAE's efforts to establish data sovereignty and enhance the technological independence of its critical infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Didier Bagneau, CEO of Katim, and Christopher Caswell, co-founder and CEO of Kirnow, on the sidelines of the "Make in the UAE 2026" exhibition.

The partnership includes the manufacturing of Katim Gateway, one of Katim's flagship solutions. This is a post-quantum-resistant, sovereign network encryption device designed to secure high-capacity data flows across core networks, data centers, and critical operations. The first phase will begin with local production of the X9001 and X9001-R , specifically the portable versions of Katim Gateway, followed by expansion to the X9011, designed to provide large-scale data encryption solutions.

In this regard, Didier Bagneau, CEO of Katim, said: “This partnership represents a significant step forward in the UAE’s journey towards achieving comprehensive technological sovereignty. Through the local manufacturing and integration of Katim Gateway devices, the EDGE Group is playing a pivotal role in enhancing data protection, even in the most sensitive environments. We reaffirm our commitment to providing reliable, reliable, and uninterrupted sovereign solutions in all circumstances.”

Christopher Caswell, co-founder and CEO of Kirnow, said: “This partnership reflects a shared focus with EDGE Group and Katim on the UAE’s control over its most critical infrastructure. The value lies not only in performance, but also in trust, security, and the ability to operate without relying on external parties. By building local capabilities to manufacture and support advanced systems, we enable a sovereign and secure infrastructure that is fully managed within the country, especially in environments that cannot tolerate any margin for risk.”

About Edge

Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups. The group was founded with the aim of developing innovative and creative solutions for the defense sector and contributing to the evolution and transformation of several key industries. At EDGE, we strive to bring the latest innovations, products, and services to market quickly and efficiently. Through our work, we are committed to establishing the UAE as a global hub for future industries and paving the way for the next generation of talent and expertise.

EDGE Group focuses specifically on leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to develop sovereign capabilities, both for global export and to enhance national security. This is achieved through close collaboration with frontline operators and global partners, and the development of cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics, and smart materials. EDGE combines research and development, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its clients. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, EDGE Group comprises more than 35 entities across five core sectors: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Aerospace & Cyber Technology, Industrial Technology & Development, and National Security Solutions.

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About Kearno

Kirno Enterprises is the first manufacturer of enterprise-level and data center-standard IT equipment in the United Arab Emirates, headquartered in Dubai Silicon Oasis .

Kirno designs, develops, customizes, and publishes intellectual property, in addition to manufacturing and delivering a comprehensive and diverse portfolio of high-performance technology products, solutions, and services, along with customer support services, all to competitive global standards. This ecosystem contributes to supporting the UAE's strategic objectives, developing the industrial sector, enhancing local technological manufacturing capabilities, and increasing local value within the country .

Kearno’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis boasts a production capacity exceeding 60,000 technology products annually to serve its customers in the country, including high-performance AI servers, all-in-one servers and edge computing, fully in-house developed versatile x86 platforms, and mission-critical storage systems .

With the opening of the first technology equipment factory in the country, Kerno is committed to enabling the UAE to meet most of its local needs for secure, high-performance, locally manufactured technology systems, while contributing to building technological leadership and digital sovereignty at the national, regional, and global levels .

Website: www.kerno.ae

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