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 15013SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Saudi AI leader named among world’s leading FinTech companies
0 33Mozn, the Saudi regional leader in enterprise AI technologies, has been recognized as one of the Top 250 FinTech Companies …
“A flexible workforce model enables organizations to achieve agility” – Azeem Zainulbhai, Outsized
0 32Azeem Zainulbhai, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Outsized, has compiled a thought leadership article that highlights the needs for …
Opinion: Quishing, the powerful new threat
0 62By Ronak Jain, Enterprise Security Analyst at ManageEngine discusses the importance of behavioural science in strengthening security against quishing. In …
Interview: SAS D[n] A Factory is Helping Businesses Leverage AI to Maximize Outcomes
0 50Mikhail Knyazhev, Customer Advisory Director, Head of SAS D[n]A Factory Middle East, tells Tahawultech how the SAS D[n]A Factory is …
Omnix launches new conversational AI-as-a-service
0 56Omnix’s latest offering accelerates AI deployment, cuts costs, and enhances customer interaction across diverse sectors.
Samsung unveils new wearable device described as the ‘pinnacle’ of unintrusive health technology
0 197South Korean technology conglomerate Samsung has launched a new wearable device that the company has described as the ‘pinnacle’ of …
Microsoft and Apple decline seat on OpenAI board as regulatory scrutiny intensifies
0 168Microsoft and Apple have both reportedly declined the opportunity to be observers on OpenAI’s board of directors, as regulatory scrutiny …
KPMG launches new learning development program in bid to launch Emirati careers
0 241KPMG Lower Gulf has established a new learning development program called Intilaq for Emirati nationals at KPMG to refine skills, …
SAS research shows that data privacy, security and potential for bias the top concerns for decision-makers
0 196Generative AI (GenAI) is here to stay. Organizations around the world are enthusiastically using and investing in the technology. A …
Interview: Commvault is transforming into a comprehensive cyber resilience provider
0 219Anita Joseph caught up with Darren Thomson, VP and Field CTO, EMEAI at Commvault, to discuss how the company is …
Core42 and AIREV collaborate on new OnDemand AI Operating System
0 234Collaboration redefines AI accessibility through a decentralized approach that enables seamless integration for enterprises and AI developers.
AVEVA announced InTouch Unlimited software capabilities
0 250Truly unlimited tag counts, clients, and scalability—combined with access to advanced AI/ML analytics and CONNECT services—streamline developer workflows, while delivering unprecedented value.
StarLink Signs Distribution Agreement with Zscaler to Enhance Zero Trust Security Solutions
0 306The distribution agreement between StarLink and Zscaler will help enterprises in the Middle East fortify their cybersecurity posture and effectively …
Dubai ride-hailing app Hala partners with Egyptian smart transport mobility provider
0 279Hala, the Dubai-based ride-hailing taxi solution, has announced plans to enter into the Egyptian market with local partner MwaslaTech, a …
IFS announce acquisition of AI-powered aviation software provider
0 228IFS, has announced the acquisition of EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specializing in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul …
Dataiku survey shows that most data stacks are not built to meet Gen AI needs
0 252Dataiku, has released survey findings that uncover a gap in businesses investments in Generative AI and the ability for senior …
Google Cloud on mission to accelerate digital transformation in Kuwait
0 261Google Cloud announced the opening of its new offices in Kuwait licensed by Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) at …
Avaya appoints new CEO following imminent retirement of Alan Masarek
0 240Avaya have announced that Alan Masarek will retire from his position as CEO at the end of the current calendar …
Rimini Street announces new consulting services in the UAE
0 255Global leader in third-party enterprise software support for Oracle and SAP products extends its award-winning support services to VMware products in response to significant demand.
Fortinet Report draws connection between cybersecurity breaches and skills shortages
0 223Nearly 90% of organisations experienced a breach in the last year that they can partially attribute to a lack of cyber skills, and 70% attribute increased cyber risks to the skills gap.
IFS acquires AI software provider EmpowerMX
0 212EmpowerMX’s powerful MRO technology adds further differentiation and depth to IFS’s Industrial AI proposition for Aerospace & Defense.
NTT Data recognised for Cloud Professional Services
0 156NTT DATA recognised for the evolution of its cloud professional services over the last two years, with expansions in its breadth of offerings, tooling, and methods.
Harmonising the power of AI with the future we want to build
0 227César Cernuda, Global President of NetApp, delves into the transformative potential of AI, its critical dependence on data, and the ethical considerations we must navigate.
TechBridge Partners with DerSecur to bring DerScanner to the MEA market
0 217TechBridge Partners with DerSecur to bring DerScanner – A Leading Application Security provider to the MEA market.
VAST Data one of the first certified for NVIDIA Partner Network Cloud Partners
0 203VAST Data Platform gains validation for NVIDIA Partner Network cloud partners, simplifying AI infrastructure-at-scale with a trusted reference architecture for service providers.
Mindware signs VAD partnership agreement with DDN
0 212Under the agreement, Mindware will help DDN accelerate the adoption of its products and services, designed to support data-intensive environments and applications, by leveraging its expansive channel ecosystem in the region.
Dubal Holding acquires equity in UAE-based biodiesel manufacturer to drive green economy
0 195In a landmark move for sustainable development in the UAE, DUBAL Holding and BiOD Technology FZCO jointly announced DUBAL Holding’s …
“Our cooperation with VFS Global will enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s private sector” – CEO of Dubai Chambers
0 235Dubai Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology service specialist …
Dell Technologies partners with Aramco to upskill local talent in KSA
0 237In a collaborative effort to empower Saudi Arabia’s local talent with advanced science and technology skills, Dell Technologies, Aramco, and …