ISSUE # 9
60mins Day 5 – AM (2024)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22043SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Plus500 expands UAE presence, launches mainland operations with newly secured SCA license
0 18Global fintech leader reinforces commitment to the UAE, strengthening regional and international growth Dubai — Plus500, a leading global multi-asset …
Opinion: ‘Eight Touchpoints, Zero Resolution – The Cost of Disconnected Customer Journeys’ – Iman Ghorayeb
0 16Iman Ghorayeb, is a seasoned communications professional, perhaps best-known around these parts in her previous role as the Director of …
Opinion: ‘Bridging the AI Gap – From Hype to Enterprise Transformation’ – Mahmood Lockhat, TeKnowledge
0 30Mahmood Lockhat, Chief Technology Officer at TeKnowledge, outlines the best practices and measures that enterprises need to adopt in order …
ServiceNow acquire Logik.ai in a bid to expand its growing CRM footprint globally
0 30ServiceNow has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an industry leader with a modern, AI‑powered, and …
Cisco Talos Report: The education sector the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in 2024
0 27The annual report from Cisco Talos has shown that the education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in …
Continental advances AI Integration to boost efficiency, protect client trust
0 34DIFC-licensed firm strengthens its market position amid rising demand for wealth and succession planning. Continental Group, a leading insurance intermediary …
“In 2018, we were a smartphone company in this region, now we have a different vision, we want to build ecosystems.” – Wassim Chourbaji, Qualcomm
0 34CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Wassim Chourbaji, President, MEA & SVP of Government Affairs EMEA, at Qualcomm, to …
Juniper Networks outlines the top service provider trends to watch in 2025
0 60Senior Executives from Juniper Networks have collected their top predictions concerning Service Providers for 2025.
AVEVA appoints Sébastien Ory as EMEA VP Partners & Channels
0 38Sébastien Ory is responsible for defining and implementing the strategy of AVEVA's network of partners and distributors for the Europe-Middle East-Africa region.
DLD, VARA collaborate to boost leadership in realty and virtual assets regulation
0 141Dubai — Following the launch of the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation,’ one of the initiatives under the …
OPSWAT establishes office in Saudi Arabia
0 130The company reiterated its growing commitment to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity market and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation initiatives.
Cohesity unveils new NetBackup features and Nutanix Integration
0 196New Release Includes Quantum-Proof Encryption, Enhances Industry-First User Behaviour Monitoring and Risk Analysis, and Adds Protection for More PaaS Workloads.
Machine identities are growing faster than human identities: How the UAE can stay ahead of the threat
0 249While organizations in the Middle East are increasingly savvy about the need for robust cybersecurity measures, there remains a worrying …
Kaspersky uncovers advanced Triada trojan preinstalled on counterfeit smartphones
0 243Kaspersky uncovers advanced Triada trojan preinstalled on counterfeit smartphones.
New data: Gen Z embraces AI for social media spending
0 194Gen Z is fuelling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms.
Museum of the Future to host interactive workshops on AI-driven music, future of food, and wellness
0 416The Museum of the Future, a hub for intellectual discussions, a playground for innovators, and a catalyst for change, is …
Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai
0 313Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai.
Mitsumi Distribution unveils the AI frontier at GITEX Africa 2025
0 180Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in GITEX Africa 2025 and showcase a range of future-oriented, AI-driven technology products.
AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco
0 236AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco.
Infinite Reality now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
0 267Partnership helps businesses easily deploy Infinite Reality’s Solutions to capitalize on the booming demand for immersive, AI-enhanced experiences.
The backup paradox – why thinking you’re safe might be your biggest weakness
0 208In the digital age, data protection is everything. For over a decade, World Backup Day has served as a reminder …
1st of April joke or a cyberattack – Kaspersky’s tips to avoid both
0 316A recent survey by Kaspersky has showed that 56% of employees and business owners using computers in the UAE region faced a situation when colleagues (29.3%), friends or relatives (26.8%) made jokes with their unlocked computer.
Honeywell appoints TechBridge MEA as authorised distributor
0 230TechBridge Distribution MEA appointed as authorised distributor for Honeywell Mobility, Print & Scan Solutions.
UiPath launches Test Cloud to bring AI agents to software testing
0 282UiPath agentic testing can significantly reduce the 25% of IT budget typically dedicated to traditional software testing methods.
Protect what matters most: Your digital life deserves a backup plan
0 624World Backup Day on March 31 is a reminder that your data only has a future if you protect it …
World Backup Day: Tech leaders universally agree that backing up data is critical, but it’s not enough
0 463World Backup Day: March 31st is World Backup Day, and cybersecurity practitioners and technology leaders from Veeam, Pure Storage, Acronis, …
World Backup Day: 2025 demands smarter backup strategy for individuals, businesses
0 406Take the pledge on March 31 to protect your most valuable digital assets. Don’t be an April Fool. Back up …
Collaboration made easy using a work management platform
0 417Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec Inc, discusses how work management platforms are transforming collaboration in security operations by streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency as organisations grow in complexity.
Amazon Web Services’ global tour of collaborative spaces and AI experiences set for Dubai debut
0 429AWS GenAI Loft Dubai in partnership with Dubai AI Campus and Nvidia to catalyse new wave of AI investment in UAE’s dominant startup ecosystem.