BlackLine today announced the launch of a new, locally hosted cloud region in Saudi Arabia, built in partnership with Google Cloud Platform. The region is fully compliant with the Kingdom’s National Cybersecurity Authority Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and Cloud Cyber Security Controls (CCC), ensuring that data residency and security requirements are met for Saudi enterprises.
The expansion aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s push for digital finance infrastructure and positions BlackLine to capture demand from large state‑owned and private sector customers that require a secure, compliant platform for financial operations. By offering an ERP‑agnostic solution that can integrate with SAP, EY, and Deloitte services, BlackLine can accelerate adoption in a market where local compliance is a prerequisite for new technology deployments.
BlackLine’s platform is certified under ISO/IEC 42001:2023 for AI governance, underscoring its commitment to responsible AI use. The certification, announced earlier in September and October 2025, demonstrates the company’s ability to embed AI auditability and risk controls into its cloud services—an advantage in a region that is increasingly scrutinizing AI applications in finance.
Strategically, the Saudi region supports BlackLine’s broader shift from seat‑based licensing to a value‑based, subscription platform. The new region expands geographic reach, strengthens the company’s competitive moat in the CFO market, and opens a high‑potential revenue stream in a rapidly modernizing economy. The move also signals to investors that BlackLine is actively pursuing growth in emerging markets with strong regulatory frameworks.
"Expanding our regional availability ensures we can support customers wherever they operate, particularly in markets with stringent data residency requirements," said CEO Owen Ryan. "This deployment underscores our commitment to delivering secure, intelligent, and future‑ready financial operations for organizations across the globe," he added. Philippe Omer Decugis, BlackLine’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for EMEA, noted that the expansion is a direct response to customer demand in the Middle East and that the partnership with local firms will help accelerate adoption in Saudi Arabia.
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