Software outsourcing for regulated industries, sector by sector
| Sector | Primary risk | Never-negotiable | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking & Fintech | Data integrity and regulatory exposure | SAMA CSF, CBUAE rules, PCI DSS, DORA | Banking & Fintech |
| Government & Public Sector | National security and data sovereignty | NCA ECC-2:2024, in-country hosting, cleared staff | Government |
| Telecom | Network reliability at scale | High availability, 24/7 operations, CST and TDRA conditions | Telecom |
| Energy & Utilities | Operational safety | IEC 62443, NCA OTCC, safe change windows | Energy & Utilities |
| Healthcare | Patient safety and privacy | NPHIES, HL7 FHIR, HIPAA, PDPL health data | Healthcare |
| Retail & E-commerce | Revenue lost at peak and in checkout | PCI DSS, consumer-data consent, accessibility | Retail & E-commerce |
| Gaming & Entertainment | Latency, leaks and player trust | Platform certification, age ratings, player privacy | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Real Estate & Giga-Projects | City-scale delivery on fixed opening dates | LCGPA local content, BIM, IoT security | Real Estate & Giga-Projects |
Retail and giga-project work draws on cases from several sectors.