Cisco announced the availability of Splunk Cloud Platform on Google Cloud in Saudi Arabia beginning December 3, 2025. The platform will run from in-country data centers, addressing local data residency requirements and supporting cybersecurity objectives outlined in Vision 2030.

The announcement took place during Black Hat MEA 2025 in Riyadh, marking Splunk’s expanded regional presence in the Kingdom’s cloud infrastructure market.

Key Takeaways

  • Splunk Cloud Platform available in Saudi Arabia from December 3 via Google Cloud’s local data centers
  • Platform combines security and observability with AI-driven threat detection capabilities
  • Deployment supports Saudi data residency requirements and Vision 2030 cybersecurity goals
  • Includes Splunk Enterprise Security and IT Service Intelligence solutions

Addressing Data Residency and Security Requirements

The Splunk Cloud Platform deployment in Saudi Arabia enables organizations to store and process data locally while maintaining compliance with national regulations. The platform unifies security and observability functions, providing visibility across digital systems for faster issue detection.

Organizations can manage their data lifecycle with controls over data structure, filtering, and routing. Additionally, the platform offers AI-driven detections and automated response capabilities for security threats.

The Victoria experience architecture provides enhanced administrative capabilities and scalability, according to Cisco. The system supports onboarding on Google Cloud infrastructure and management of both Splunk and Google Cloud services from a unified interface.

Core Solutions for Saudi Organizations

The platform includes Splunk Enterprise Security for real-time threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities. Furthermore, Splunk IT Service Intelligence provides observability and performance monitoring across IT infrastructure.

Mamduh Allam, Area Vice President for KSA, Bahrain, and Kuwait at Splunk, said the launch provides Saudi enterprises with tools to utilize their data in a localized cloud environment. However, he noted the platform addresses demand for digital resilience solutions aligned with Vision 2030 initiatives.

Bader Almadi, Country Manager for Saudi Arabia at Google Cloud, stated the partnership combines Splunk’s security and observability capabilities with Google Cloud’s infrastructure. The in-country data centers provide the foundation for Saudi organizations to meet data residency requirements, according to Almadi.

Vision 2030 and Cloud Infrastructure Context

The deployment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 emphasis on cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and digital transformation. The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has established data residency and protection requirements that necessitate local cloud infrastructure options.

Google Cloud’s Saudi data centers join existing regional cloud infrastructure from other providers. Therefore, organizations now have additional options for deploying security and data analytics platforms while maintaining local data storage.

The platform launch follows growing demand for cloud-based security solutions in the Kingdom, particularly as organizations expand digital operations and face evolving cybersecurity threats.

What’s Next

Organizations interested in the Splunk Cloud Platform on Google Cloud can access the service beginning December 3. Splunk operates as a subsidiary of Cisco following the companies’ integration.

The availability of localized cloud platforms may accelerate adoption of advanced security and observability tools among Saudi enterprises, particularly in sectors with stringent data protection requirements.