ISSUE # 83
Security Advisor ME April 2024
FADY RICHMANY, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, EMERGING MARKETS, COMMVAULT, TELLS ANITA JOSEPH IN A CANDID CHAT, ALL ABOUT CYBER RESILIENCE AND …
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute on the palpable enthusiasm for embracing AI in cybersecurity and the need for comprehensive, continuous professional education, to implement it effectively.
Finesse
Finesse spokespersons-Eljo J P, Chief Business Officer & Director and Yogendar Kumar, Head of Information Security, on the company’s comprehensive approach to IT & OT security.
Veeam
Rick Vanover - Senior Director Product Strategy at Veeam, on how IT teams need to be more technically agile and make the most of reorganizing their cloud environments.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 19853SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
CNS Middle East partners with Smarttech to deliver advanced MDR services across the UAE
0 43CNS Middle East, a leader in innovation and technology across the Middle East, has announced the next phase of its …
Teknowledge appoint three industry veterans to drive their ‘technological evolution’
0 45Teknowledge have formally announced the appointments of three influential, respected, and revered technologists to their executive leadership team. Teknowledge, a …
IntelliSoft CTIO says the company is on a mission to deliver ‘real-time insights’ to OEM’s
0 40CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Shashank Pincha, CTIO at IntelliSoft, to learn more about its SAP partner solution – …
DCAI opens global registrations for ‘One Million Prompters’ initiative
0 65Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has officially opened registrations for ‘One Million Prompters’, a pioneering initiative aimed at training …
The impact of GenAI on operational data practices
0 48James Hendergart, Senior Director, Business Operations, F5, discusses the relationship between GenAI and AIOps and how this dynamic broadly impacts your organisation.
Honeywell opens new centre to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s industrial cybersecurity
0 51Honeywell Himaya Centre to support Saudi Arabia’s localisation goals and IKTVA program through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Hyundai and Nvidia collaborate on AI-aided manufacturing
0 57The companies also plan to collaborate on deployment of AI robots and “work closely to create virtual simulation environments for safe and reliable autonomous driving technology and robotics systems,” Hyundai Motor noted.
Chainalysis boosts market leadership with Alterya acquisition, following Hexagate deal
0 58Dubai — Chainalysis has just announced its acquisition of Alterya, the AI-powered fraud detection solution that identifies scammers before they …
Hikvision showcases AIoT innovations beyond security at Intersec 2025 in Dubai
0 68This year, the Hikvision team will showcase its AIoT ecosystem, which transcends traditional security to deliver integrated end-to-end innovations for a better world.
Cybersecurity leader Acronis appoints new CISO
0 126Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerald Beuchelt as its …
Dataiku unveils 2025 GenAI Trends Report
0 104Discover five transformative trends that will shape the enterprise AI landscape, based on input from over 600 data, analytics, IT, and C-suite executives.
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report highlights AI risks, urges robust cyber resilience amid escalating threats
0 91Geneva, Switzerland — The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report released today highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has …
26th edition of Intersec opens in Dubai tomorrow, showcasing innovations shaping global safety and security
0 114Dubai — The 26th edition of Intersec, the world’s biggest business event mapping the future of security, safety and fire …
Nokia sets their sights on Moon mobile mission
0 117Nokia revealed multiple precautions were taken during installation to ensure the network is able to safely make the 239,000-mile journey to the Moon, “survive the stresses of take-off and landing, and operate optimally on the lunar surface”.
OPPO unveils innovative AI solutions at the 2025 Google Cloud Shenzhen summit
0 94OPPO is dedicated to making AI phones accessible to everyone. By developing its own AI technologies and collaborating with leading industry partners like Google, OPPO aims to deliver the best AI experience through its smartphone devices.
US business leaders join forces to launch bid to buy TikTok
0 101A consortium of US business leaders have reportedly submitted a bid to ByteDance, as part of their efforts to buy …
Elon Musk calls on US lawmakers to force auction of OpenAI as long-running feud escalates
0 118Elon Musk is calling on US lawmakers in two states to auction of large stakes in OpenAI, as the long-running …
NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series opens new world of AI computer graphics
0 112Next Generation of GeForce RTX GPUs Deliver Stunning Visual Realism and 2x Performance Increase, Made Possible by AI, Neural Shaders …
Apple’s Siri upholds privacy in digital assistant era
0 181A pple continues to innovate with privacy at the forefront, Siri is poised to remain a leading digital assistant that …
Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi
0 259Open Innovation AI, a leader in GPU orchestration and sovereign AI platforms, today announced a strategic collaboration with Intel Corporation …
API supergroup unveils its first CEO and new name
0 290When the group launched in September 2024, the operators involved emphasised the company’s work would be “in-keeping” with the mobile association’s initiative.
Sophos MDR defends 26,000 customers worldwide with new enhancements
0 180Sophos MDR Grows Global Customers by 37% in 2024, Setting a Powerful New Standard in Cutting-edge, Expert-driven Cybersecurity Against Today’s Most Advanced Threats.
NetApp’s 2024 Data Complexity Report reveals AI’s make or break year ahead
0 182Organisations Worldwide Brace for a Year of AI Transformation, Security Challenges, and Sustainability Imperatives.
Netherlands talks with Nvidia and AMB over supply for AI-facility
0 182The Netherlands aims to build a facility where an AI supercomputer can contribute to research and development, as part of broader EU projects to strengthen Europe's digital economy.
PROVEN strengthens its leadership team in KSA with Loay Faisal as new GM
0 164Headquartered in Riyadh with regional offices in the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, and India, PROVEN is well-positioned to serve its existing clients and establish new partnerships in the region and beyond.
Remote Work is here to stay; let us embrace it together, says Minister Al Olama
0 234The UAE has consistently demonstrated leadership in innovation and possesses the ability to anticipate future trends impacting sustainable economic development. …
Quantum computing stocks take a hit after Nvidia CEO prediction
0 358Quantum computing stocks sank on Wednesday, pausing a year-long rally, after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the technology's practical use was likely two decades away.
SentinelOne charts strategic path for 2025 with enhanced cybersecurity initiatives
0 206Exploring SentinelOne’s strategic adaptations and technological advancements in response to the dynamic cybersecurity market conditions of 2024. In 2024, SentinelOne …
Omnix pioneers AI monetisation service to drive purposeful AI adoption in the Middle East
0 193The service aims to empower businesses to harness artificial intelligence for innovation, efficiency, and measurable returns.