The event, which was held in partnership with email and data security company, Mimecast, and reseller Virus Rescuers, provided insights into how Mimecast services can help better protect Microsoft Office 365 users from vulnerabilities and how a strategy around cyber resilience for email can strength the enterprise around email-borne attacks.
RAK accelerates e-commerce drive
Ras al-Khaimah Economic Development Department has launched a range of recent incentives that include the “Virtual Merchant Licence Initiative,” WAM reported.
How FVC is strengthening operations for 2018
FVC’s chairman and MD KS Parag and CEO Sanjay Ahuja on growing the business to the next level and the …
Dubai unveils world’s first virtual charity institution
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, in corporation with Dubai Future Foundation, has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) projects – the‘ Virtual Charity Foundation’ and ‘Virtual Ifta’.
Seceon appoints Sariya IT as GCC distributor
Seceon, the threat detection and management firm, has recently appointed Sariya IT Company as its distributor for the GCC.
StarLink signs MENA distribution deal with Acronis
Regional distributor StarLink has signed a distribution partnership with Acronis for Middle East, Egypt and Libya. Acronis, a global player …
Supply chain the new weak link in business security: study
Last year saw a worrying increase in ransomware and other cyber-attacks targeting the supply chain, with the business and professional services sector receiving a significant increase of attacks.
Cyber-attacks in UAE down, says TRA
The cases of cyber-attacks in the UAE are down by 48 percent during the first four months of 2018, WAM reported.
How AI and BI are shaping the digital future
Both, artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) are industry game changers for the region as it ambitiously changes its traditional and siloed work landscape.
Digitisation to unlock $1.6 trillion in value for oil and gas sector
A recent study highlighted digitisation’s growing importance across many industries making it the number-one trend driving CEO decision-making in the global oil and gas sector.
SNB Middle East hosts exclusive partner event
SNB Middle East has recently organised an exclusive event for SNB and Pelco’s channel partners.
Microsoft, Google disclose new chip flaws
Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly found a new security flaw that affects a wide variety of modern computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws that emerged in January.
Why employee mobility should be a priority for Middle East businesses
It’s already happening and smartphones with a network connection or a device that is connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) is the go-to implement for this ‘mobile-first’ workforce.
So how will this mobile workforce shape in the new digital platform economy?
Dubai Airports to slash energy costs with new tech
Dubai Airports will use Siemens’ data analytics and smart building technology to guarantee annual energy savings of almost 20 percent per year at Dubai Airports’ facilities, according to WAM.
Abu Dhabi airport reduces waiting times with smart IoT tech
Dubai Technology Partners (DTP), a regional systems integrator for the aviation industry, announced that it has joined forces with Xovis, a provider of people flow monitoring solutions, to help improve operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Saudi Arabia, China explore the dark side of the moon
China has launched a satellite that will serve as the communications relay for a future probe on the the invisible side of the moon. The satellite is equipped with a payload for a space sensory system developed by Saudi engineers and researchers for filming and taking photos of the moon.
How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’
Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality.
Everteam becomes Qlik’s authorised Middle East reseller
Everteam has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Qlik whereby Everteam Global services is now an authorised Qlik reseller in …
Dubai to open new facility to “incubate young innovators”
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung International SDS for the Middle East and Africa to build an innovation lab within the facilities of the government firm.
The big picture: why cloud systems need a security boost
The cloud is getting bigger and bigger, as a glance at the revenue figures for some of the biggest providers demonstrates vividly.