ISSUE # 92
Security Advisor ME February 2025
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22209SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
SandboxAQ executive believes businesses need to look beyond LLMs, and adopt LQMs to achieve AI success
0 59Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering at SandboxAQ, has penned an exclusive op-ed for April’s edition of CNME, where he makes …
Dataiku executive believes emergence of DeepSeek heightens the need for ‘AI Optionality’
0 60Sid Bhatia, Area VP & General Manager, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Dataiku, has penned an op-ed for April’s …
UiPath and Google Cloud transform medical processes
0 77A new medical summarisation AI agent will help healthcare organisations reduce overall prior authorisation turn-around time by up to 50%.
e& launches Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS)
0 80Unified solution enables organisations to enhance resilience through proactive risk management, operational continuity, and compliance.
Starlink brings innovation to the forefront at GITEX Africa 2025
0 119These innovative solutions address today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges - from threat intelligence and network visibility to secure access and data protection.
Dubai AI Week to welcome industry leaders, experts and officials from over a 100 countries
0 91The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the official agenda for the inaugural Dubai AI Week, taking place from 21-25 …
From Routers to AI: Cisco’s pioneering 40-year journey
0 92From Routers to AI: Cisco's Pioneering Journey Through 40 Years of Networking Evolution and the Future of Connectivity.
stc Group to spearhead multicloud tech innovation with Kyndryl
0 182stc Group will leverage Kyndryl’s expertise to empower organisations with advanced platform technologies, facilitating an agile and secure journey to cloud.
ESET gets recognised in the ECSO Cyberhive Matrix Q1 2025
0 181This recognition comes as a combined evaluation based on user satisfaction and European readiness criteria.
Kaspersky Research Sandbox 3.0: more power, less hardware
0 183Designed for security teams and threat researchers, the enhanced solution provides more flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in detecting and analysing modern cyber threats.
Solis poised to transform Dubai’s skyline and deserts into beacons of sustainability
0 191Over three electrifying days at Intersolar Middle East Dubai, Solis Ginlong Technologies reaffirmed its position as the global leader in …
Asustor partners with Sariya Information Technology Company
0 192Asustor Partners with Sariya Information Technology Company to Expand Presence in the GCC.
Championing cyber resilience: Commvault’s vision for secure digital future
0 228Yahya Kassab, Senior Director & GM – KSA & Gulf, Commvault, shares strategic insights on the UAE’s cybersecurity evolution; embracing …
Vertiv to participate at DCD>Connect MENA 2025 in Dubai
0 255Vertiv to Participate at DCD>Connect MENA 2025 in Dubai Showcasing Latest Innovations in Data Centre Solutions.
“When it comes to AI, enterprises need to think big, but start small.” – Seelan Nayagam, DXC Technology
0 190CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Seelan Nayagam, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology, to learn …
Bimser opens UAE office to expand regional operations
0 225Enterprise software provider sets sights on regional growth through strategic investments, local partnerships, and AI-powered solutions.
Google Cloud & Cohesity aim to boost cyber resilience
0 226Cohesity Delivers New Innovations with Google Cloud to Help Organisations Gain More Value from Business Data While Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Cyber Threats.
HID redefines secure authentication with new OMNIKEY® SE Plug
0 250Sleek and compact RFID reader conveniently extends passwordless authentication to mobile professionals and field workers.
NTT DATA selected by UPS for digital transformation and modernisation
0 210NTT DATA will also provide end-to-end technology services including a custom data centre collocation, digital transformation and cloud migration.
IBM z17 brings AI to the core of the enterprise to enable new workloads
0 291IBM have announced the next generation of its iconic mainframe following the launch of its IBM z17, which is designed …
Cloudflare acquires Outerbase to expand capabilities for database and agent developer experience
0 260Outerbase acquisition will simplify how developers build intelligent, contextual, and reliable AI applications on the Cloudflare Developer Platform.
20% of security professionals struggle applying security updates in cloud environments
0 252Almost 20% of security professionals admit difficulty applying security updates and patches in web app and cloud environments.
SAS explores fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics
0 243Reverse stress testing: Fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics.
Deepfake threats to corporations
0 252Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet and Fortinet Federal Board Member, unpacks how deepfake technology is no longer just a political tool, but is now being weaponised against businesses, with implications ranging from financial fraud and reputational damage to executive impersonation and insider sabotage.
Vehere establishes Middle East operations
0 470Vehere establishes Middle East operations to address growing cybersecurity demands.
Plus500 expands UAE presence, launches mainland operations with newly secured SCA license
0 437Global 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 336Iman 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 495Mahmood 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 300ServiceNow has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an industry leader with a modern, AI‑powered, and …