ISSUE # 82
Security Advisor ME March 2024
MO MOBASSERI, CEO OF emt Distribution, DISCUSSES THE COMPANY’S FUTURE-FORWARD GROWTH TRAJECTORY AND INNOVATION-FIRST APPROACH.
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director, META at SANS Institute, on how companies can effectively implement and maintain an in-depth defence strategy in the context of escalating cyberattacks.
A10 Networks
Terry Young, Director of Service Provider Product Marketing at A10 Networks, on why DNS exploits continue to be a top attack vector in 2024.
HID
HID report on how mobile IDs, MFA and Sustainability Emerge as Top Trends
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 18395SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“We have the most complete critical digital infrastructure portfolio in the industry” – Karsten Winther, Vertiv
0 17CNME Editor Mark Forker is at the Vertiv Driving Innovation: Powering the AI Era conference in Bologna, where Karsten Winther, President …
HP equips partners for the AI era with new Amplify AI program
0 15Accelerates partner ability to drive customer AI adoption with innovative tools.
HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit: Redefining digital bridges
0 18HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit: Redefining digital bridges and connecting local and global markets across innovation, gaming and digital marketing.
Secure Domains launches operations in the Middle East
0 23The company is the first GCC based vendor specialised in cloud-based DNS Security solutions.
‘Playtime is over’ for GenAI: NTT DATA research shows
0 48‘Playtime is over’ for GenAI: NTT DATA research shows organisations shifting from experiments to investments that drive performance.
Vectra AI promotes Taj El-khayat to accelerate channel success and drive unprecedented growth
0 63El-Khayat to empower Vectra AI’s partners with expanded resources, programmes, and support for accelerated success in EMEA.
Hexnode appoints Rohit Bist as Regional Director for Public Sector Business in India and APAC Region
0 49Hexnode appoints Rohit Bist as Regional Director for Public Sector Business in India and APAC Region.
Sustainable IT and AV Solutions is the next frontier in Corporate Responsibility
0 56Ekta Puthran, Head of Sales APAC & MEA – Collaboration, Barco, discusses how IT and AV solutions when properly implemented can be used to reduce organisations' environmental footprint while unlocking tangible business benefits.
GoDaddy shares expert tips to help boost White Friday promotions in the UAE
0 58As White Friday approaches, GoDaddy, a trusted partner for small businesses and start-ups in the UAE, is unveiling tips to help businesses optimise their promotion strategies and strengthen customer relationships during this key shopping event.
Dell Technologies expands AI innovations at the edge
0 65From retail stores to factory floors, Dell NativeEdge AI innovations simplify operations and automate AI deployments at scale across a diverse range of edge environments.
Pure Storage announces strategic investment in AI hyperscaler
0 77Pure Storage, the IT pioneer delivering the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, and CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler, …
Driving business transformation in the intelligent era
0 109Roy Luo, Director of Cloud Consulting Solution Sales Dept, Huawei Cloud Middle East & Central Asia, discusses the importance of cloud and AI in the new digital era and their commitment to empowering enterprises by staying at the cutting-edge.
Cisco reveals top cybersecurity threats trends ahead of Black Hat MEA in Saudi Arabia
0 80Cisco reveals top cybersecurity threats trends ahead of Black Hat MEA in Saudi Arabia Identity-Based Attacks Surge; Ransomware Threats Persist in the Third Quarter of 2024.
Huawei Cloud Summit UAE 2024: Leap into Intelligence with a better cloud across the Middle East
0 74Company executives revealed that Huawei Cloud's public cloud revenue has grown 10-fold in the past year. The company is providing innovative services to over 900 customers and building a comprehensive ecosystem with more than 300 partners.
Logitech presents MeetUp 2, the AI-Driven, sustainably designed video bar for huddle rooms
0 78New bar offers AI-driven intelligent AV, sustainable design with recycled plastics, and easy deployment to huddle, USB-based conference rooms.
Fortinet expands partnership with e&
0 86The partnership will serve large enterprise customers across the Middle East.
NASA’s new Earth Copilot brings Microsoft AI capabilities to democratise access to complex data
0 85Solutions like this will be essential in ensuring the benefits of data are shared widely, enabling more people to engage with, analyse and act upon information that shapes our world.
Dynatrace’s technological innovations are reshaping business, digital landscapes
0 125In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, organizations are increasingly turning to solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency …
Axis Communications introduces ACS Edge and Cloud Storage for AXIS Camera Station
0 145ACS Cloud Storage offers a 30-day retention period for 720p video, making it ideal for businesses across the Middle East with multi-region support.
Splunk Cloud now available on AWS UAE – A game-changer for regional digital transformation
0 116The availability of Splunk Cloud in the UAE marks a significant milestone in Splunk’s mission to drive responsible digital innovation across key industries such as aviation, logistics, government, and FSI.
ITIDA showcases Egypt’s outsourcing, tech startup ecosystem at Cairo ICT 2024
0 108ITIDA CEO: Egypt’s digital exports surged to $6.2 billion in 2023, reflecting a substantial 26.5% growth from $4.9 billion in …
Bybit and DMCC Hackathon Pitch Day: Watch the Future of Web3 Unfold in Dubai
0 118Bybit and DMCC Hackathon Pitch Day: Watch the Future of Web3 Unfold in Dubai.
Nutanix extends AI platform to public cloud
0 126Nutanix Enterprise AI provides an easy-to-use, unified generative AI experience on-premises, at the edge and now in public clouds.
HID acquires IXLA to enhance card and passport personalisation portfolio
0 157Acquisition expands HID’s international presence in credential issuance, including governmental cards, passports, and financial cards.
NASA, Microsoft launch ‘Earth Copilot’ to revolutionize data access for a sustainable future
0 200NASA has unveiled “Earth Copilot,” an innovative AI tool developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This new tool, developed using Azure …
SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio
0 172SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio.
IBM consulting leads AI revolution in Middle East & Africa with innovative strategies
0 210IBM Consulting is at the forefront of integrating AI within the consulting sector, a transformative movement highlighted in our exclusive …
A10 Networks outlines blueprint to deliver AI applications and increase cyber resilience
0 183Integrated Platform of Solutions Can Help Lower Cybersecurity Risk, Improve User Experience and Simplify IT Infrastructures.
Mindware expands distribution with Dell Technologies to cover Southeast Africa
0 173Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, is excited to announce the expansion of its long-standing distribution agreement with Dell Technologies to include the Southeast Africa region.