Wynyard Group, which specialises in intelligence-led risk management software for protecting companies and countries from threat, crime and corruption, has opened an office in Dubai to service its growing customer base in the Middle East.

Craig Richardson, CEO of Wynyard Group, said: “Wynyard is one of the few companies in the world with such an extensive portfolio of software solutions for helping to protect people, institutions and critical infrastructure assets. Today organisations operate in an environment where they are tasked with detecting and protecting against more risks than ever before and in an economic climate where resources are tightly allocated. We’re seeing significant demand for our specialist software to support those people charged with overcoming and dealing with these challenges in the Middle East and globally.”

The company’s Dubai office joins existing network of Wynyard offices in New Zealand, UK, Australia, Canada and the US that serve an established customer base of more than 2,000 around the world. It has made significant inroads in the Middle East, including providing Dubai Airports with the advanced risk management platform.

Steve Jones, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to the Middle East and Consul General in Dubai, said: “Wynyard is a world leader in the fields of risk management, intelligence and investigations. We are proud to have supported the company through its launch phase and I’m confident that it will have a significant and meaningful impact on the UAE market.”