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CNME March 2016
Food for thought | Americana Group’s regional IT director Hatem Manawy on career, culture and consoles
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 20415SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
eZhire turns to NetSuite to accelerate its expansion
0 42NetSuite helps on-demand car rental platform optimise financial processes, increase visibility across business lines, and efficiently scale its operations.
ESET discovers new China-aligned APT group and its supply chain attack on South Korean VPN service
0 41ESET Research has discovered a previously undetected China-aligned Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, PlushDaemon, engaged in cyberespionage operations.
IFS announces outstanding 2024 financial results driven by increase in demand for Industrial AI
0 52IFS announces outstanding 2024 financial results driven by increase in demand for Industrial AI.
Watch the exciting highlights from the Reseller Awards 2024
0 45These awards serve as a platform to recognize and applaud companies and individuals that have demonstrated unparalleled excellence, leadership and innovation in this vibrant field. Catch up on this exciting ceremony below.
Bybit unveils Crypto Ark experience store in Dubai, elevating Web3 community engagement
0 134A Groundbreaking Hub for Web3 Innovation and Community Building.
NTT DATA to showcase cutting-edge technologies at LEAP 2025
0 149NTT DATA will also showcase its healthcare solutions that aims to transform patient care and operational workflows, alongside its robust cybersecurity offerings designed to counter evolving digital threats.
TechBridge MEA to distribute Cywareness Cyber Training Platform in the Middle East
0 159Cywareness, a provider of AI-driven cyber awareness training solutions, has partnered with TechBridge MEA to distribute its platform across the Middle East and Africa, helping organisations combat the growing wave of cyberattacks in the region.
e& joins forces with NYU Abu Dhabi to advance 6G research
0 159Partnership aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration with a focus on 6G research, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Proofpoint named a leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™
0 162Gartner evaluated 14 vendors for its 2024 report and recognised Proofpoint as a Leader for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
Secure Domains brings cutting-edge DNS protection to MENA region
0 277Dubai’s homegrown cybersecurity startup launches the region’s first cloud-based DNS firewall service, strengthening digital defense for businesses across MENA. Dubai-resident, …
SANS Cyber Academies: Building the cyber workforce of tomorrow
0 329Empowering cybersecurity defenders with tailored training, global certifications, and inclusive opportunities In today’s digital age, cyber threats are evolving at …
TotalEnergies chooses IFS for global asset management transformation
0 268IFS solution will complete energy giant’s strategic industry backbone, integrating with TotalEnergies’ global ERP to turbocharge asset performance and profitability …
Dubai Computer Group announces new board and executive committee for the 2025/2026
0 327The group remains committed to advancing the IT sector and supporting its members through strategic initiatives and partnerships.
Tenable plans to acquire Vulcan Cyber and accelerate leadership in exposure management
0 303Vulcan Cyber’s capabilities will augment Tenable’s industry-leading Exposure Management platform, enhancing customers’ ability to consolidate exposures across their security stack, prioritise risks and streamline remediation efforts across the entire attack surface.
Mecomed launches Distributors’ Network to advance MedTech industry in the MEA region
0 258Mecomed Launches Distributors’ Network to Advance MedTech Industry Collaboration in the MEA Region.
Arab Bank Group achieves record net profit of USD 1 Billion for 2024, 40% cash dividends
0 241Based on this record performance, the Board of Directors has recommended to the shareholders the distribution of 40% cash dividends.
CISOs gain influence in the C-Suite and boardrooms worldwide
0 293New Global Survey Finds 82% of CISOs Now Report Directly to the CEO, an Increase from 47% in 2023; 83% Participate in Board Meetings Somewhat Often or Most of the Time.
Commercial Bank of Dubai advances UAE’s AI vision through Copilot ‘Promptathon’ with Microsoft
0 314As an early adopter of Microsoft Copilot, CBD’s Promptathon aims to harness the power of prompt engineering to drive internal efficiencies and enhance ‘ways of working’.
Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif President for Europe, Middle East and Africa
0 287With over 34 years of experience in technology and business growth, Abu-Ltaif will lead Microsoft across more than 120 markets in EMEA, driving digital transformation for customers and partners in the era of agentic AI.
Health Authorities gather in Dubai for 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit
0 304135 Global Regulators, Health Authorities, Notified Bodies and Industry Partners Gather in Dubai for 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit.
Introducing the Application Delivery Top 10
0 311Lori MacVittie, F5 Distinguished Engineer, discusses the top challenges organisations encounter on their journey to deliver and secure every application and API, anywhere.
Kyndryl to fast-track LEAP 2025 visitors in reimagining their digital transformation
0 255In Saudi Arabia, Kyndryl has been a trusted partner to both public and private sector customers, supporting government entities and organisations in their digital transformation journeys, in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif president for Europe, ME and Africa
0 250With over 34 years of experience in technology and business growth, Abu-Ltaif will lead Microsoft across more than 120 markets …
Qlik & Redington join forces to ignite MEA’s $3B AI revolution
0 251Redington’s regional expertise and vast partner network will enable businesses across MEA to leverage Qlik’s trusted data integration, analytics, and AI solutions for transformative results.
ServiceNow announces launch of powerful new ‘AI Agent Control Tower’
0 255Powerful new AI Agent Orchestrator brings order to chaos, ensuring teams of AI agents work in harmony across tasks, systems, and departments.
How edge devices are becoming hackers’ gateway into Industrial IoT
0 262How edge devices are becoming hackers’ gateway into Industrial IoT.
Kickstart your wellness journey with Apple Watch’s powerful health features
0 471The New Year is the perfect time to focus on health and wellness, with many looking for smarter ways to …
Regional Channel Businesses raise the bar at the Reseller Partner Excellence Awards 2024!
0 331The event acclaims players who have excelled through a dedicated channel approach, by sustaining and driving their business despite challenging market circumstances, and by leading the space with pioneering strategies and solutions.
Mobile is where sustainability and security can align with ease
0 330As sustainability reporting becomes more important in companies, it could help uncover hidden malware.
