CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dr. Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, to explore more about some of the key trends and insights that emerged from their Women and Skills report in relation to online learning, and why so many women globally have recognised that they need to pursue STEM skills to secure their future in the new digital economy.
du believes SOC offering can ‘future proof’ enterprises from cyberattacks
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at UAE telecommunications behemoth du, to find out how the investments made by the company in its SOC (Security Operations Centre) is helping to safeguard digital enterprises from cyberattacks.
“Omnichannel solutions the key to delivering seamless customer experiences” – Infobip
Fesjal Čelebić, Product Sales Expert at Infobip, believes that customers in today’s ‘experience economy’ demand a seamless, consistent, and personalised touch when they engage with a product or brand. In his exclusive op-ed he outlines why omnichannel solutions are so critical to fueling those digital experiences.
Infoblox Director documents how companies can overcome talent shortage in cybersecurity
The talent acquisition problem that currently exists in the cybersecurity ecosystem globally has been well documented. Allen McNaughton, Systems Engineering Director for Infoblox Public Sector, has penned an exclusive op-ed for April’s edition of CNME, which examines what businesses can do to meet and overcome the current jobs challenge head on.
Heriot-Watt professor believes AI can transform traditional recruitment processes
Talal Shaikh, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, sheds light on the different ways AI can further employee well-being and the efficiency of the recruitment process.
Meta researcher on a mission to make AI more equitable and inclusive
Angela Fan, Meta researcher and Artificial Intelligence expert spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about how she is trying to use AI to ensure there is greater inclusion for marginalised and underrepresented groups on websites such as Wikipedia.
Microsoft executive reveals security is ‘top priority’ for US tech leader
Kathleen Mitford, Corporate Vice President, Azure Marketing at Microsoft believes that digital transformation cannot happen without security transformation – and highlighted how the US tech leader invests $1 billion every year on security R&D in a compelling interview with CNME Editor Mark Forker.
Salesforce VP hails impact of net zero cloud application for achieving sustainability
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Thierry Nicault, Area Vice President – UAE, Middle East at Salesforce, to find out more about the dynamic growth and expansion the global CRM leader is enjoying across the region, the impact its net zero cloud application will have in helping enterprises achieve their sustainability goals – and how it nurtures its famous company culture in a work from anywhere world.
‘Zooming’ in on education as the key to greater diversity in IT industry
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dina AlNasser, Regional Manager at Zoom Video Communications to find out more about the barriers she has had to overcome in the IT industry in the Middle East, what needs to be done to further reduce the gender disparity that exists in STEM-related fields – and what advice she would give young women considering a career in IT.
War in Ukraine could further complicate ransomware threats
Andrew Rose, Resident CISO for EMEA at Proofpoint, tells CNME Editor Mark Forker how the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine could completely transform ransomware attacks – and stresses the importance of deploying effective cyber resilience to prevent digital attacks on your business operations and infrastructure.