ISSUE # 388
CNME CNME December 2024
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER EXAMINES WHAT THE INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND THE ESCALATION OF ECONOMIC TENSIONS BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND BEIJING …
Kaspersky partner with UAE cybersecurity council for a report designed to tackle the complexities of 'digital parenting'
Kaspersky, in collaboration with
the UAE Cyber Security Council, hasreleased a report entitled “GrowingUp Online”, exploring the nuances ofchildren’s online behavior and offeguidance to parents navigating thecomplexities of digital parenting.
The report dives into several
EXPANDING THEIR KINGDOM
Daniel Shepherd, Deputy Editor of CNME, engaged in an insightful conversation
with Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, to discuss the company's ambitious vision
for the future, their strategic expansion into Riyadh, and the transformative plans
they have set in motion for 2025 and beyond.
TRAINING DAY
Thibault Dousson, Director, META, Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo, has
highlighted some key trends from their Global CIO report for 2024, in an exclusive
thought leadership feature for December’s edition of CNME. Some of the key
trends that have emerged from the report is the fact that employees from across
the Gulf region want training in Gen AI.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21883SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
1st of April joke or a cyberattack – Kaspersky’s tips to avoid both
0 22A 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 22TechBridge Distribution MEA appointed as authorised distributor for Honeywell Mobility, Print & Scan Solutions.
UiPath launches Test Cloud to bring AI agents to software testing
0 19UiPath 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 154World 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 84World 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 198Take 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 212Firas 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 242AWS GenAI Loft Dubai in partnership with Dubai AI Campus and Nvidia to catalyse new wave of AI investment in UAE’s dominant startup ecosystem.
NIST adds SandboxAQ’s HQC Algorithm to list of post-quantum cryptography protocols
0 227HQC is SandboxAQ’s second co-invented cryptographic algorithm selected by NIST, underscoring its leadership in defining the global standard for quantum-resistant …
Landmark third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco announced in Marrakech
0 211Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, the Digital Development Agency and GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 organiser announce the landmark third edition in Marrakech.
Kaspersky discovers sophisticated Chrome zero-day exploit used in active attacks
0 204Google has credited Kaspersky for uncovering and reporting the issue, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to collaboration with the global cybersecurity community and ensuring user safety.
Lenovo redefines business computing with the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition
0 232Lenovo launches ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition in the UAE, redefining business computing.
Microsoft partners with Presight on AI accelerator start-up program
0 255Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to …
ServiceNow appoint Saif Mashat as new Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa
0 279ServiceNow has announced the appointment of Saif Mashat as Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, effective April …
Yango Ads expands its presence in the UAE’s growing digital market
0 253As part of its growth in the UAE, Yango Ads is launching new solutions tailored to help local businesses grow their digital revenues.
Infinite Reality acquires iconic music service Napster
0 252In the $207 million deal, Infinite Reality will expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetisation and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive technology, AI-powered tools, and audience network.
Mindware to showcase AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation at GITEX Africa 2025
0 264Mindware to showcase AI, Cloud, and Digital Transformation at GITEX Africa 2025.
Western Digital Global World Backup Day survey finds a whopping 87% actively backup their content
0 286Despite positive momentum, many still face challenges with storage limits, time constraints and awareness.
Cohesity’s regional leadership further defined: Gregg Petersen takes on expanded role
0 284Cohesity’s regional leadership further defined: Gregg Petersen takes on expanded role.
Global policy makers, tech giants to convene in Abu Dhabi for inaugural summit on Governance of Emerging Technologies
0 435Shaping Responsible Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies in a Future Digital Economy Dubai — The Advanced Technology Research Council …
“After 40 years of success, the time was right for us to go public, and ring that bell.” – Fayez Ibbini, Alpha Data CEO
0 320CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Fayez Ibbini, the CEO and co-founder of Alpha Data, to find out why …
TahawulTech hosts exclusive Suhoor Networking Evening with industry leaders
0 273CPI Media Group’s TahawulTech.com, in association with Hitachi Vantara and supported by Citrix, Veeam, VAD Technologies, and SentinelOne, brought together key technology stakeholders for an exclusive Suhoor networking event on March 19, 2025, at Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. The evening fostered insightful conversations, industry collaborations, and celebrated the spirit of Ramadan.
Data Immaturity: A roadblock to advanced AI
0 308Data immaturity prevents organisations from harnessing the full potential of AI because high-quality, well-managed, and accessible data is foundational for developing reliable and effective AI systems.
World Backup Day: Toshiba highlights the importance of data resilience
0 292Toshiba’s Canvio Flex external hard drive allows users to backup their data directly from their smartphone - without needing a laptop or PC.
Emirates Group co-locates to world’s largest solar-powered data centre
0 273Partnership with Moro Hub will boost the Group’s operational resilience and scalability The Emirates Group has joined forces with Moro …
Cyber defenders warn of rising threats during Ramadan
0 284Online activity and shortened work hours collide during the holy month, experts urge businesses and consumers to remain vigilant against …
“Cisco and NVIDIA’s trusted, innovative solutions empower our customers to harness AI’s full potential simply and securely.”- Chuck Robbins, Cisco
0 361Cisco has announced a new AI factory architecture with global AI leaders NVIDIA, that is ultimately designed to place security …
“Pure Storage is supporting the pace and scale that AI models need to create change.” – Rob Lee, Pure Storage
0 366Pure Storage has announced it is integrating the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design into its FlashBlade® platform, expanding its …
Trend Micro predicts rise of deepfake-powered malicious digital twins
0 301Over 188 million threats were blocked in the region during H1 2024 by Trend Micro, while anticipating a surge in AI-powered attacks and ransomware tactics in 2025.