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International collaboration brings technology governance framework

Junaid Islam

To drive trust, sustainability, and innovation on a global scale, XQ has developed the first Zero Trust Data solution to serve enterprise, government and emerging Smart City applications.

Next IT & Systems, Leonard McDowell, and XQ Message have entered into an international collaboration to bring zero trust data to protect high value applications. While the concept of zero trust is over 40 years old, XQ has developed the first Zero Trust Data solution to enable data portability between sensors, mobile devices and cloud infrastructure.

The XQ framework integrates VPN and file encryption into a single solution that governs who, when, and where email, file and application data is accessed. Access is restricted within geofencing boundaries or other limitations to prevent lateral movement. It ensures that file access does not equate to data access, by allowing for encryption, geotagging at the point of capture, and data locking. 


“The gulf states are making substantial investments in Smart City and Energy infrastructure and XQ’s Zero Trust Data will greatly simplify protecting mission critical data,” said Junaid Islam, Co-Founder, Board Member and CTO, XQ.

XQ also offers software integrations that enable email encryption and file encryption on mobile devices. Additionally, XQ Secure Vault, a cloud storage product, provides a transparent data protection solution for cloud applications.


Frank Leonard, Founder and CEO, Leonard McDowell said, “We’re thrilled to work with Shaik and his team. He’s been a skillful partner through this entire collaboration. These are exciting times to expand our global footprint with such innovative technology partners. NEXT can sustain its investment through XQ’s cutting-edge technology while preserving the security of its unique intellectual property within the industry.”

Shaik Hamden from Next IT, “Our new partnership ensures trust in the data which is the most innovative application to technology to insure innovation, UX, and the success of Next IT.”

This inaugural launch represents a significant step forward in our efforts to offer cutting-edge technology solutions to global clients. This collaboration highlights the commitment of all parties to providing innovative and advanced security solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and governments in the region. We are committed to providing unparalleled data protection and privacy to our customers, and this partnership with XQ will enable us to achieve that goal.

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