PwC Middle East Partnership and CoreStream GRC: Revolutionizing Third-Party Risk Management

As organizations increasingly depend on third parties, the risks they face—from supply chain vulnerabilities to regulatory non-compliance—are becoming ever more complex. Addressing these challenges requires a fresh approach, one that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with deep expertise. That’s exactly what the partnership between CoreStream GRC and PwC Middle East delivers: a game-changing solution for Third-Party…

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As organizations increasingly depend on third parties, the risks they face—from supply chain vulnerabilities to regulatory non-compliance—are becoming ever more complex.

Addressing these challenges requires a fresh approach, one that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with deep expertise. That’s exactly what the partnership between CoreStream GRC and PwC Middle East delivers: a game-changing solution for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).

The modern business landscape demands agility and precision in managing third-party risks. Traditional approaches often fall short, leaving organizations grappling with fragmented solutions that hinder their ability to monitor and mitigate risks effectively. From bribery and corruption to data privacy violations, the stakes have never been higher.

Recognizing these challenges, PwC Middle East has been leading the charge by delivering comprehensive TPRM frameworks and managed services tailored to their clients’ needs. By leveraging their unmatched subject matter expertise across areas such as ESG, information security, and anti-bribery, PwC has set the standard for best practices. But to truly accelerate transformation, they needed a platform capable of digitizing and scaling these efforts. Enter CoreStream GRC.

A partnership built for transformation in third-party risk management

CoreStream GRC’s intuitive, flexible platform empowers organizations to manage third-party risks with unprecedented efficiency. By collaborating with PwC Middle East, we’ve created a solution that combines decades of advisory expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Together, we enable organizations to:

  • Digitize and customize: Every client’s operating model and business activities are unique. The CoreStream GRC platform enables rapid configuration to fit specific needs, integrating any data source to deliver tailored solutions without compromise.
  • Drive smarter decisions: With real-time risk data, continuous monitoring, and AI-driven insights, clients can stay ahead of emerging threats, ensuring faster and more informed decision-making.
  • Streamline processes: By embedding automation into workflows, we deliver efficiency and operational excellence, helping organizations focus on their core priorities.

This collaboration underscores the transformative power of technology as an enabler, not a barrier. By pairing PwC’s managed services expertise with CoreStream GRC’s platform, we’re delivering optimized and highly automated solutions that redefine what’s possible in TPRM. Helping businesses to manage their third party risks, their way.

Why this matters

Third-party risk management isn’t just about compliance; it’s about safeguarding your operations, reputation, and bottom line. With the risks associated with third-party relationships growing more critical, our partnership ensures that organizations have the tools they need to:

  • Protect their brand and reputation.
  • Achieve global risk coverage aligned with international standards.
  • Manage the entire third-party lifecycle, from onboarding to off-boarding, across geographies and risk categories.
  • Unlock new levels of efficiency and productivity by automating and streamlining workflows.

Setting a new standard for managed services

Our joint TPRM managed services approach is a testament to the strength of collaboration. By joining forces with PwC Middle East, we’re delivering solutions that don’t just manage risk—they optimize processes, unlock value, and drive meaningful change.

If you’re ready to transform your TPRM function with a flexible, intuitive platform that works your way, we invite you to join our CoreStream GRC community. Together, we’ll help you stay ahead of the curve, ensuring stronger outcomes for your business and your external relationships.

Get in touch to learn more!

FAQ

What is the partnership between PwC Middle East and CoreStream GRC about?

The partnership combines PwC Middle East’s world-class advisory expertise with CoreStream GRC’s powerful no-code technology platform to deliver a complete, scalable Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) solution. Together, we help organizations digitize, automate, and simplify how they assess, monitor, and mitigate third-party risks across global operations.

Why is third-party risk management so important today?

Organizations depend on hundreds or even thousands of third parties—from suppliers and contractors to technology vendors. Each relationship introduces potential risks such as data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and supply chain disruption. CoreStream GRC and PwC Middle East provide the tools and insight needed to stay ahead of these risks with confidence and clarity.

How does CoreStream GRC enhance PwC Middle East’s managed services?

By integrating PwC’s subject-matter expertise with CoreStream GRC’s flexible platform, we’ve created a dynamic, end-to-end TPRM service that replaces fragmented manual processes with automation, real-time analytics, and smart workflows. The result is faster onboarding, deeper visibility, and proactive risk mitigation.

What makes the CoreStream GRC platform unique in third-party risk management?

CoreStream GRC’s no-code, configurable architecture means organizations can tailor every part of their TPRM solution—without complex development or lengthy implementation. The platform supports continuous monitoring, AI-driven insights, and seamless data integration, all while giving clients complete control over how they manage and visualize risk.

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