ISSUE # 380
CNME March 2024
CNME spoke to the leadership team at Terminus International, who explained how the Chinese AIoT leader is on a mission …
HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networking's Alain Carpentier and Sherifa Hady discuss how their product portfolio can drive digital transformation across the KSA at LEAP 2024.
Lenovo
Ashley Woodbridge, CTO Infrastructure Solutions Group META, at Lenovo, has outlined how the company is going to focus on delivering a 'hybrid AI' experience for their customers.
Oman Housing Bank
Raid Mohamed Backer Al-Lawati, AGM - Head of IT & Digital at Oman Housing Bank, details the cloud transformation journey that the company undertook in partnership witn Cloud4C
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21891SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
The backup paradox – why thinking you’re safe might be your biggest weakness
0 14In the digital age, data protection is everything. For over a decade, World Backup Day has served as a reminder …
1st of April joke or a cyberattack – Kaspersky’s tips to avoid both
0 50A 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 42TechBridge Distribution MEA appointed as authorised distributor for Honeywell Mobility, Print & Scan Solutions.
UiPath launches Test Cloud to bring AI agents to software testing
0 42UiPath 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 177World 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 103World 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 213Take 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 226Firas 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 258AWS 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 253HQC 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 231Ministry 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 217Google 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 247Lenovo launches ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition in the UAE, redefining business computing.
Microsoft partners with Presight on AI accelerator start-up program
0 267Presight, 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 290ServiceNow 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 257As 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 257In 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 271Mindware 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 300Despite 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 289Cohesity’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 453Shaping 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 328CNME 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 277CPI 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 315Data 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 301Toshiba’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 280Partnership 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 290Online 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 372Cisco 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 374Pure Storage has announced it is integrating the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design into its FlashBlade® platform, expanding its …