Ukraine has reportedly said that it found proof that Russian security services were involved in the cyber-attack that targeted businesses around the world earlier this week.
The ‘Who’ and the ‘Why’ behind NotPetya
Late on 27 June, the New York Times reported that a number of Ukrainian banks and Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian state …
DELL EMC: 98% of UAE firms use hyper-converged systems
According to a recent study by Dell EMC, 98 percent of businesses in UAE currently leverage convergence to ensure digital readiness.
Revolutionary and magical: iPhone reaches its 10th birthday
Ten years ago today, Apple’s very first iPhone hit the stores. We bring you a brief look at the evolution of the device.
Mimecast: Organisations should accept and prepare for Petya
Email security specialist Mimecast’s director of security product management Steven Malone, has said that organisations need to be prepared for the …
DLA Piper phones, computers shut down following Petya attack
DLA said in a statement: “The firm, like many other reported companies, has experienced issues with some of its systems due to suspected malware. We are taking steps to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.”
Petya epidemic originated in Ukraine
Tuesday’s massive ransomware outbreak was caused by a malicious software update for M.E.Doc, a popular accounting software used by Ukrainian …
A closer look: How data analytics can help IT security
As businesses seek to gain more insight into network traffic and user activity they are pushed to look for tools that can bring them deeper analytics they can use to enhance their security strategies.
AudioCodes inks distribution pact with Nuvias
AudioCodes, the Voice and Unified Communications Networking Solutions vendor, has signed a pan-EMEA distribution agreement with Nuvias, following the recent …
Maqta Gateway launches online payment service
Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, and the developer and operator of Maqta Port Community System (MPCS), has …
Keep IT running: Tips to improve run-time container security
Gary Duan, CTO, NeuVector, shares 12 ways organisations can improve run-time container security. There still really aren’t many enterprise run-time …
Visa to foster payments innovation in MENA
Visa has announced that its Everywhere Initiative, an programme designed to encourage the development of the ‘next big thing’ in payments, will expand into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Your Voice: The rise of e-commerce
The second outing of the Your Voice series gathered e-commerce and retail specialists to look into the rapidly expanding and promising e-commerce industry in the region.
Jeraisy Group becomes authorised seller for Everteam
Everteam and Jeraisy Computer and Communication Services, a subsidiary of Jeraisy Group, have upgraded their professional relationship to a platinum …
Fidelis Cybersecurity releases endpoint cloud solution
Fidelis Cybersecurity has announced the availability of Fidelis Endpoint Cloud, which is expected to provide security personnel with the visibility, context and …
Careem backer announces new VC fund
Iris Capital , a pan-European venture capital firm, has announced the launch of IrisNext, its new fund focusing on digital …
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick resigns as CEO
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has reportedly stepped down as the company’s chief executive officer.
Gulf Business Machines appoints new CEO
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a regional IT solutions provider and systems integrator, has appointed Martin Tarr as the new chief …
Masdar Institute hosts workshop on building a lunar rover
The Yahsat Space Lab at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology hosted a workshop on how to build a lunar rover capable of exploring the moon’s rocky terrain, led by TeamIndus ‒ one of five teams competing for the Google Lunar XPRIZE.
MENA Commerce rebrands to Cognitev
Cognitev, formerly known as MENA Commerce, has rebranded with four key upgrades, including a revamped approach, advanced technology utilising artificial intelligence, a new website and a new name.