ISSUE # 93
Security Advisor ME March 2025
EMPOWERING FUTURE: WOMEN IN GENAI AND THEIR GROWING ROLE IN A GLOBAL WORKFORCE
WOMEN IN TECH FORUM & AWARDS 2025
The Women in Tech Awards 2025 spotlights the UAE’s role in empowering women innovators
ManageEngine
ManageEngine ushers in a new era of customizable and unified security analytics with its Open API-Based platform
CISCO
Goodbye CISO scapegoating - The age of corporate accountability is here
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21511SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Tableflow makes it possible to build and scale the next generation of AI-driven applications.” – Shaun Clowes, Confluent
0 3Confluent have formally announced the general availability of Tableflow, which brings real-time business context to analytical systems to make AI …
Microsoft partners with Kuwait Government, to accelerate AI transformation
0 34Groundbreaking partnership will see Microsoft and the Government of Kuwait working together on several initiatives and projects across the public sector and state-owned entities to create a robust ecosystem for the development of AI solutions.
Fortinet strengthens protection for critical infrastructure with OT security platform
0 39Updates to the industry’s most comprehensive Operational Technology Security Platform include enhanced visibility, segmentation, and secure connectivity.
F5’s multi-terabit VELOS hardware powers ambitious AI growth initiatives
0 40VELOS hardware complements F5’s software and SaaS solution portfolio to optimise and secure every app and API in all types of IT environments.
Alibaba Cloud’s report find businesses intrigued by the potential of AI in achieving substantiality goals
0 43Alibaba Cloud’s latest report “Tech-Driven Sustainability Trends and Index 2024” finds majority of businesses intrigued by the potential of AI in achieving sustainability goals, whilst energy consumption concerns persist.
Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership
0 84WASHINGTON DC — The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, announced …
World’s largest AI Prompt Engineering championship opens registration
0 95AED 1 million in prize money up for grabs in Dubai-hosted global AI competition. Dubai —Registration is open for the …
“Customers don’t need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to validating use-cases, they can use our AI Library” – Thibault Dousson, Lenovo
0 84Thibault Dousson, Director, Services and Solutions Group, META at Lenovo, outlines to CNME Editor Mark Forker how their Gen AI-powered …
Sophos powers up cybersecurity in the UAE
0 93Gerard Allison, Senior Vice-President of Sales for EMEA at Sophos, discusses cybersecurity trends, AI-driven security solutions, and the evolving threat …
“Knowledge management is the often-overlooked hero of an effective ITSM strategy.” – Sascha Giese, SolarWinds
0 96Sascha Giese, Global Tech Evangelist, Observability at SolarWinds, has penned a superb op-ed that outlines how a combination of automation, …
Cisco on a mission to make data centers ‘smart’ following introduction of new suite of solutions
0 101Cisco have announced a new family of data center ‘Smart Switches’, which they believe will fundamentally redefine traditional data center …
e& enterprise and RAIN Technology to revolutionise Operating Room efficiency in hospitals across MEA
0 106e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, today announced its strategic partnership with RAIN Technology, a pioneering leader in …
AI-driven government productivity efforts can’t underestimate culture
0 100New research from Economist Impact, sponsored by SAS, explores the complex nexus of government productivity, AI and culture.
OPPO aims to enhance AI strategy to deliver next-level mobile experiences
0 107OPPO announces enhanced AI strategy to deliver next-level mobile AI experiences at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC25.
Huawei heralds dawn of mobile AI era at MWC 2025
0 118Convergence of 5G-Advanced and AI technologies creates unprecedented opportunities for carriers to transform into technology companies (techcos).
Why the most valuable player in business is the digital twin
0 125From data to decisions, the connected digital twin unlocks peak efficiency.
Manufacturer ICT signs distribution agreement with Ingram Micro for the region
0 118Integrated Control Technology (ICT) and Ingram Micro sign distribution agreement for Middle East and Africa.
How will Agentic AI ease healthcare’s workforce crisis?
0 121Healthcare institutions stand to be major beneficiaries of agentic AI, as it can be the transformative tool used to completely rewire their industry.
Toshiba expands its services in the region with new developments
0 135The facility focuses on optimising hard disk drive configurations in cloud storage, surveillance and NAS systems.
UiPath acquires Peak to strengthen their vertical AI solutions strategy
0 118UiPath acquires Peak to launch vertically specialised agents within its agentic automation platform.
DFF launches fourth edition of ‘Future Opportunities: The Global 50’ report
0 161Mohammad Al Gergawi: The report is a call for collective action and a platform to foster effective partnerships Dubai –Dubai Future …
Automation at Scale: The AI Disruption in Finance, Procurement, and Retail
0 300Dr. Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder Global, Sam Achampong, Regional Director at CIPS, and Kush Ahuja, Head of ACCA for …
Opinion: Beyond Grades – How AI can help foster creativity and critical thinking
0 251Anishkaa Malpani, Director, Dhruv Global School, in Dubai, argues that AI can help foster creativity and critical thinking in education, …
Transforming healthcare: Padam Kafle’s Vision for a predictive, personalised future
0 403The next frontier in healthcare IT, according to Padam, is Web3. By decentralising patient data through blockchain technologies, Web3 offers both security and autonomy for individuals.
ICS/OT Cybersecurity budgets lag as attacks surge, exposing critical infrastructure risks
0 245New Report from OPSWAT and SANS Institute: ICS/OT Cybersecurity budgets lag as attacks surge, exposing critical infrastructure risks.
ServiceNow’s latest platform release adds to thousands of AI agents across CRM, HR, IT
0 263ServiceNow’s latest platform release adds to thousands of AI agents across CRM, HR, IT, and more for faster, smarter workflows and maximum business impact.
Opinion: Neural Networks vs. Human Brains: Who’s Really Learning From Whom?
0 260Iman Ghorayeb, a seasoned communications leader in the world of technology, has penned a compelling op-ed that examines how the …
Extreme Networks announces Appointment of Anisha Vaswani as CICO
0 286Company creates new executive role to drive the interlock between innovation and customer experience.
Positive Technologies study reveals successful cyberattacks net 5x profits
0 313Positive Technologies has released a study on the dark web market, analysing prices for illegal cybersecurity services and products, as well as the costs incurred by cybercriminals to carry out attacks.