ISSUE # 387
CNME November 2024
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT SAUDI ARABIA’S PROPOSED NEW AI INITIATIVE ‘PROJECT TRANSCENDENCE’ AND HOW THE …
AVEVA
Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer at AVEVA, outlines why the global industrial software leader is advocating for an approach of 'radical collaboration' in order to meet sustainability targets in the energy sector.
Avaya
Patrick Dennis, CEO at Avaya, spearheaded a roundtable discussion on AI Investment Strategies during GITEX 2024, and outlined his belief that the next big tech unicorn is going to come from the Middle East region.
Salesforce Middle East
Thierry Nicault, Area Vice President and General Manager of Salesforce Middle East, highlights the unique capabilities of its new 'Agentforce' platform.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 18753SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Our new Mx11 family enables our customers access to a new level of capacity and total cost of ownership” – Larry Martinez-Palomo, Toshiba
0 37Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) announces the Mx11 family of helium-sealed Enterprise Capacity HDDs. The Mx11 family includes the MG11 …
UAE technology powerhouse secures investment of $5 million to scale their decentralised network towards 1bn users
0 45The Binary Holdings, a UAE-based technology powerhouse valued at $16.9 billion, today announced a strategic investment of up to $5 …
SAS partners with Artificial Intelligence Office and EHRDC to train 5,000 Emirati students
0 149In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council to enhance national talents.
More than four in five UAE businesses have a ‘clear, shared vision’ for AI: ServiceNow research
0 150Report shows nation steaming towards AI maturity; three in five businesses have appointed an AI officer; 77% have boosted budgets; returns accruing even in absence of AI maturity.
Portworx by Pure Storage extends platform capabilities to accelerate next-gen Kubernetes workloads
0 172Portworx by Pure Storage extends platform capabilities to accelerate next-gen Kubernetes workloads.
Tenable highlights Toxic Cloud Trilogy at BlackHat MEA 2024
0 130At the event Tenable will showcase its AI-powered Cloud Security solution that supports securing The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia's Cloud-First, Digital Vision 2030.
AIQ and WWT partner to drive AI transformation in the energy sector
0 137AIQ and WWT will collaborate to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions as part of their AI Lab as a Service program.
How is technology constantly reshaping the banking industry?
0 163Aladdin Al Deesi, EVP - Head of Mashreq Gold, Emirati & Distribution at Mashreq, discusses how technology rests at the heart of the modern financial landscape.
Halcyon closes $100M Series C funding round at $1 billion valuation
0 169Evolution Equity Partners Values Anti-Ransomware Leader at $1B for Potential to Eliminate the Business Impact of Ransomware.
MDS SI Group ranked #1 in UAE and among top 5 in KSA by leading analyst firm
0 294MDS System Integration (SI) Group continues to cement its leadership in the GCC’s IT services industry, with the latest IDC Semiannual Services Tracker 2023 H2 ranking the company #1 in the UAE and among the Top 5 in Saudi Arabia for 2023 market share.
Human robotics, world record hackathons, and exploration of AI take spotlight at Black Hat MEA
0 261Experts outline how Generative AI will create cross-sector opportunities with life sciences primed for a US$450 billion investment.
Saudi woman makes history: patents world’s first non-depreciating crypto asset
0 265Revolutionary cryptocurrency Designed for 18-30% Annual Growth Secures WIPO PCT Patent.
Appknox announces launch in Saudi Arabia to bolster AI-driven mobile application security
0 190Global leader in mobile app security brings advanced capabilities and local compliance measures to the Kingdom, unveiling innovations at Black Hat MEA 2024.
The urgent case for infrastructure modernisation in the Middle East
0 218Pieter W Bil - Senior Vice President, Managing Director for Kyndryl Middle East and Africa, discusses the results of their latest readiness report and the need to replace legacy technology in order to combat security risks.
How to build the software model for a smart and intelligent robot with customised services
0 216Mohammed Aldousari, Regional Robotics Lead, PROVEN Robotics, discusses the traits of the ideal software model that one should use whilst building smart robots.
ESET to showcase advanced MDR service at Black Hat MEA 2024 in Riyadh
0 243The global leader in cybersecurity company highlights a strategic focus on the Saudi Arabian market and regional growth.
Black Hat MEA 2024 opens in Riyadh, marking global cybersecurity show’s largest edition yet
0 250Global sector leaders to deliver key industry insights as part of an Executive Summit as Riyadh strengthens its reputation as a global hub for cybersecurity.
OPSWAT at Black Hat MEA 2024: Leading the way in critical infrastructure security
0 242The key to securing critical infrastructure lies in the ability to adapt and evolve as threats become more sophisticated.
LinkShadow to showcase latest DSPM and NDR innovation at Black Hat MEA 2024
0 293This cutting-edge technology is poised to redefine how organisations safeguard their sensitive data in an increasingly complex and dynamic digital landscape.
Mecomed launches Women in MedTech Network to empower female leaders
0 370The launch event featured key sessions on the network's vision and objectives, an introduction to the mentorship program, and networking opportunities.
At Black Hat MEA 2024, StarLink will showcase AI-powered cybersecurity solutions
0 267The much-anticipated Black Hat MEA is emerging as a leading innovation platform in KSA and the wider region attracting cybersecurity experts and enterprises from across the Middle East and Africa.
Endava appoints Andrew Rossiter to spearhead their Google Cloud practice across the MENA region
0 408Following a year of impressive growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Endava, a leading provider of …
AI-powered security gets smarter: TechBridge and SecOps join forces in MEA
0 483AI-powered security gets smarter: TechBridge and SecOps join forces in MEA.
Westcon-Comstor to distribute Weblib connectivity solutions across EMEA
0 324Expansion of distribution agreement follows successful collaboration in France.
“We have the most complete critical digital infrastructure portfolio in the industry” – Karsten Winther, Vertiv
0 466CNME 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 356Accelerates partner ability to drive customer AI adoption with innovative tools.
HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit: Redefining digital bridges
0 404HDC·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 541The company is the first GCC based vendor specialised in cloud-based DNS Security solutions.
‘Playtime is over’ for GenAI: NTT DATA research shows
0 406‘Playtime is over’ for GenAI: NTT DATA research shows organisations shifting from experiments to investments that drive performance.