ISSUE # 307
CNME August 2017
SEWA chairman Dr Rashid Alleem on the technological transformation of Sharjah's critical infrastructure
Interview: Polycom's Marco Landi
Polycom’s president for the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, Marco Landi, shares his thoughts on the potential for video conferencing solutions in the GCC, and why traditional workspaces are being transformed by advancing work cultures and technologies in the APAC-EMEA territory.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 18385SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
HP equips partners for the AI era with new Amplify AI program
0 5Accelerates partner ability to drive customer AI adoption with innovative tools.
HDC·2024 HUAWEI MEA Ecosystem Summit: Redefining digital bridges
0 10HDC·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 13The company is the first GCC based vendor specialised in cloud-based DNS Security solutions.
‘Playtime is over’ for GenAI: NTT DATA research shows
0 38‘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 54El-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 41Hexnode 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 47Ekta 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 50As 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 57From 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 70Pure 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 101Roy 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 72Cisco 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 65Company 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 73New 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 78The 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 76Solutions 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 119In 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 138ACS 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 109The 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 102ITIDA 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 111Bybit and DMCC Hackathon Pitch Day: Watch the Future of Web3 Unfold in Dubai.
Nutanix extends AI platform to public cloud
0 119Nutanix 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 150Acquisition 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 192NASA 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 165SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio.
IBM consulting leads AI revolution in Middle East & Africa with innovative strategies
0 203IBM 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 176Integrated 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 164Mindware, 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.
Wavelynx expands into Middle East and North Africa with new office in Dubai
0 177Leading U.S. access control company to provide modern access control solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial organisations in the region.