ISSUE # 325
Reseller ME February 2025
Channel executives and businesses from across the region were celebrated at the Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards 2024 on …
Etihad Salam
Etihad Salam Telecom Company inks partnership with EdgeNext to improve telecommunications, localize content delivery in Saudi Arabia
Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient appoints Oliver Reppel and Rohit Mathew as Co-Heads of Financial Services for MENA
HID
Security industry embraces mobile credentials, biometrics and AI, says HID report
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21017SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“At Comstor, we offer training support to help SMB partners achieve specialised outcomes”
0 53Renton D’Sousa, Vice President, Comstor MEA, discusses the challenges and decisions faced by SMB leaders today in addition to the lengths they are going to support these partners.
Revolutionising fan engagement in football through data, gamification, and smart stadium experiences
0 103Faisal Khan, IT Director, ALNASSR Club Company, outlines the ways in which football clubs can leverage data to create rewarding fan experiences in this exclusive article.
Trend Micro appoints Wasna Ben Gassem as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia
0 108The industry veteran will lead efforts to empower organisations with advanced threat defence solutions, supporting national cybersecurity initiatives, and driving digital transformation through cybersecurity innovation.
Uber School launches for students in Dubai in collaboration with RTA
0 94With over half a million students attending school in the UAE in the first half of 2025, Uber School offers …
i4 Solutions and Cisco Systems showcase the future of AI-Driven IT at Web Summit Qatar 2025
0 100i4 Solutions and Cisco’s partnership delivers enhanced efficiency, stronger security, and a competitive edge for enterprises through AI-driven innovation and industry-leading solutions.
Shahid App launches on HUAWEI AppGallery, ushering in a new era of premium entertainment
0 97Shahid App launches on HUAWEI AppGallery, ushering in a new era of premium entertainment for users.
CommScope announces next wave of AI-driven solutions for enterprise networking
0 129RUCKUS Networks AI-Driven solutions bring generative, edge, intent-based AI and Nokia’s next-generation optical LAN solution to its industry-leading Wi-Fi 7 portfolio to optimise enterprise networks.
Samsung Electronics marks 19 consecutive years as Global TV Market Leader
0 125Samsung leads premium and ultra-large TV markets while pioneering AI-powered TV innovation. Samsung Electronics has secured its position as the …
Presight launches next-gen data, AI platform to future-proof enterprise AI adoption
0 126Abu Dhabi – Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, today launched Presight Synergy – a …
WALLIX launches UAE-hosted WALLIX One SaaS platform, elevating Middle Eastern organisations
0 299WALLIX launches UAE-hosted WALLIX One SaaS platform, elevating security and compliance for Middle Eastern organisations.
Inception and Fairmarkit join forces to transform enterprise procurement
0 172Inception and Fairmarkit join forces to transform enterprise procurement with AI-driven sourcing integration.
BeyondTrust releases new AI-powered innovation to expose how Attackers exploit hidden paths
0 171Prioritised remediations enhance security across endpoints, servers, Cloud and SaaS environments, reducing alert fatigue and enabling organisations to strengthen their defences before attacks occur.
Hytera and NAFFCO sign landmark MoU to focus on crisis management and emergency response
0 165Hytera and NAFFCO sign landmark MoU to transform crisis management and accelerate emergency response.
UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX unveil Cybersecurity Report 2025
0 200Government, finance, and energy sectors identified as primary targets for malicious actors.
“Our partnership with Comstor has been vital in delivering Cisco’s latest security solutions”
0 245Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA and Atul Gupta, Cyber Security Manager, Black Box take a moment to speak about their respective connections with Cisco security and their partnership on delivering these security solutions to customers.
“A successful AI strategy demands foundational investments in infrastructure, security, and talent” – Guy Diedrich, Cisco
0 126CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer …
WSO2Con 2025 to showcase how enterprises can embrace ‘platformless modernisation’
0 173The conference sessions will delve into how a platformless approach removes the complexities of a traditional platform, making the layer invisible to developers.
How the largest crypto hack in history became a test of resilience and transparency
0 199In a remarkable display of resilience and professionalism, Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has successfully navigated the largest hack in crypto history.
Albania selects Presight for nationwide AI-powered smart city project
0 292Tirana – Presight, a leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, has signed a letter of engagement with the …
“International partnerships are key to building robust CDN networks across Saudi Arabia” – Eng. Amjad Arab
0 244Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Wholesale and Partnerships Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about the meaning behind their concept of 'Human Inspired, Business Focused' - and why the KSA needs to forge international partnerships to ensure the country has a strong CDN network.
Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations for Oman
0 283The highly anticipated event showcased groundbreaking AI applications transforming industries across Oman and is testament to Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to supporting the nation’s ambitious digital transformation journey
Proofpoint strengthens investment in the UAE to meet demand for cloud-based cybersecurity services
0 266Market-leading human-centric security solutions trusted by many of the largest companies in the Middle East to be available through local data center in Dubai.
Microsoft announces quantum computing chip powered by new state of matter
0 317Microsoft recently announced it created Majorana 1, a new quantum computing chip powered by the world’s first topoconductor.
“Eventually there will be only two kinds of companies: those that are AI companies, and those that are irrelevant.” – Jeetu Patel – Cisco
0 397A new study from Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, reveals a paradox among CEOs: while 4 in …
Gemini for Google Workspace now supports Arabic
0 389Google Workspace is expanding language support to additional languages including Arabic, to help even more organizations work better. This expansion …
Etihad Salam Telecom Company successfully concludes sponsorship and participation in LEAP 2025
0 353Etihad Salam Telecom Company successfully concludes sponsorship and participation in LEAP 2025, spearheading digital integration and innovation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Museum of the Future to participate in Austin’s South by Southwest 2025
0 354Museum of the Future to showcase Dubai’s Vision for the Future to global audiences at the largest gathering for technology, creativity, and art in Texas, USA.
Watch the highlights from our inaugural KSA Executive Summit
0 338CPI Media Group and tahawutech.com recently hosted their inaugural KSA Executive Summit in Riyadh. The event saw technology leaders and cybersecurity practitioners from across the Middle East gather for a conversation under the theme of – AI, Cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Watch the full highlights below.
Jabra and Avientek confident their partnership can yield success in the KSA
0 353Avientek's Manu VM and Jabra's Nigina Bender, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during LEAP 2025, to highlight their new partnership, which they believe will yield results across the Kingdom.