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Security Advisor ME September 2016
Information Security spending to reach $81.6 billion
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 18233SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
NASA, Microsoft launch ‘Earth Copilot’ to revolutionize data access for a sustainable future
0 27NASA has unveiled “Earth Copilot,” an innovative AI tool developed in collaboration with Microsoft. This new tool, developed using Azure …
SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio
0 25SAS acquires Hazy synthetic data software to boost generative AI portfolio.
IBM consulting leads AI revolution in Middle East & Africa with innovative strategies
0 31IBM Consulting is at the forefront of integrating AI within the consulting sector, a transformative movement highlighted in our exclusive …
A10 Networks outlines blueprint to deliver AI applications and increase cyber resilience
0 28Integrated Platform of Solutions Can Help Lower Cybersecurity Risk, Improve User Experience and Simplify IT Infrastructures.
Mindware expands distribution with Dell Technologies to cover Southeast Africa
0 26Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, is excited to announce the expansion of its long-standing distribution agreement with Dell Technologies to include the Southeast Africa region.
Wavelynx expands into Middle East and North Africa with new office in Dubai
0 30Leading U.S. access control company to provide modern access control solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of commercial organisations in the region.
Sophos report details its defensive and counter-offensive operation with multiple adversaries
0 39“After we successfully responded to the initial attacks, the adversaries escalated their efforts and brought in more experienced operators. We uncovered a vast adversarial ecosystem.” - Sophos
New SolarWinds report: Automation, self-service, and SLAs are keys to ITSM efficiency
0 57Findings from the SolarWinds 2024 State of ITSM Report showcase several more effective methods for up-levelling ITSM.
G42 appoints Ali Dalloul as Group Chief Strategy Officer
0 63G42, a leading AI and cloud computing company, announced recently a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Ali Dalloul, a seasoned American technology executive.
Positive Technologies helps resolve zero-day vulnerability in Windows
0 64Microsoft released an update for a range of Windows products to resolve the CVE-2024-43629 vulnerability discovered by Sergey Tarasov from …
IFS accelerates industrial AI reality with release of IFS Cloud 24R2
0 66Over 60 new Industrial AI capabilities now available with IFS.ai for manufacturing, service management, asset performance management, and new sustainability management modules.
e& UAE announces strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
0 66e& UAE announces strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to accelerate technological transformation and market leadership.
Veeam, #1 leader in data resilience, enhances Veeam Data Cloud Vault
0 71New cloud storage offering delivers extended availability, unique and predictable cloud storage pricing via two new editions, and provides seamless integration with Veeam Data Platform, on the foundation of Zero Trust Data Resilience principles.
From Tech Superstar to Motherhood Advocate: Mariana Missakian on ‘Mother-Inclusive’ Workplaces
0 93CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Mariana Missakian, mother, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and a doctoral candidate, to learn more about her mission to make the global IT and technology landscape more ‘mother-inclusive’ in the latest interview in our Women in Tech series.
Careem Pay introduces instant transfers to Europe
0 116Careem Pay, the digital wallet and fintech platform within the Careem Everything App, expands its international remittance service to include …
“Our commitment to secure cloud storage for backups, further solidifies us as the global leader in data resilience” – Niraj Tolia, Veeam
0 98Veeam® Software, the #1 leader by market share[i] in Data Resilience, has today announced major updates to Veeam Data Cloud …
Cisco executive outlines Top 5 tips for mitigating the threat of device sharing
0 102Martin Lee, EMEA Lead for Cisco Talos, outlines his 5 top tips to mitigate the ongoing threat of device sharing, …
Museum of the Future welcomes 3m visitors from 177 countries
0 88Dubai — The Museum of the Future announced that it has welcomed over 3 million visitors from 177 countries worldwide in …
Cisco introduces Wi-Fi 7 to transform employee, customer experiences
0 85A leap forward in wireless: AI-native, self-configuring and built for resilient, secure connections Dubai — Cisco today introduced new intelligent, …
Qlik announces strategic investment from ADIA and Thoma Bravo
0 90Investment underscores Qlik’s market leadership and value in delivering end-to-end data integration, data quality, analytics, and AI solutions.
Dubai-based entrepreneur to represent the UAE at global innovation event in Tokyo
0 100National winner Karim Albehiri will be among 39 elite global teams presenting their ideas to renowned judges at the R …
e& UAE announces multi-year technology transformation program with ServiceNow and Quintica
0 96e& UAE partners with ServiceNow and Quintica to drive AI-powered digital transformation and revolutionise operations.
Fortinet expands its cloud-native security offerings with the introduction of Lacework FortiCNAPP
0 95Combining Lacework’s leading cloud-native application protection platform with the Fortinet Security Fabric delivers unmatched visibility and protection across multi-cloud environments
ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI
0 96ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA to accelerate enterprise adoption of Agentic AI.
IFS releases next-gen, AI-driven product enhancements to help oil & gas organisations
0 103IFS releases next-gen, AI-driven product enhancements to help oil & gas organisations unlock new efficiency and sustainability gains.
5G Advanced: The invisible upgrade that could transform daily life
0 108Rakesh Lakhani, Ericsson Middle East and Africa, highlights the unique capabilities of 5G Advanced, from enhanced network reliability and AI-driven automation to groundbreaking outdoor positioning and energy efficiency—innovations that promise to reshape connectivity for both individuals and industries alike.
Painful Legacy: Endava/IDC report shows that maintaining legacy systems is bearing huge costs for businesses
0 129Endava, a leading provider of next-generation technology services, today launched an IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Endava, Navigating the Digital Shift. …
Epicor announces executive appointments in bid to accelerate its AI-driven cognitive ERP portfolio
0 133Epicor has announced executive appointments supporting the company’s focus in delivering AI-powered cognitive ERP solutions for the make, move, and sell …
Huawei F5G-A All-Optical Target Network drives digital economy growth in the region
0 218Huawei F5G-A All-Optical Target Network Drives Digital Economy Growth in the Middle East and Central Asia Region.