France’s data protection watchdog fined Alphabet’s Google $57 million (EUR 50 million) for breaching European Union online privacy rules, the biggest such penalty levied against a US tech giant.
SonicWall on winning the cyber arms race
Michael Berg, executive director, EMEA Sales, SonicWall, sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss the company’s continuous commitment to …
Ajman Bank customers can now use Samsung Pay
Samsung has announced its partnership with Ajman Bank to make Samsung Pay available to its customers in the UAE.
Dell Technologies demos interconnected surveillance ecosystem
The Live Earth demo offers an overview of Dell Technologies’ capabilities of how video surveillance comes to life in the ever changing modern environment, hosted on a ruggedised Edge Gateway platform.
NetApp showcases video surveillance storage solutions at Intersec 2019
NetApp, the data authority for hybrid cloud, is showcasing its latest video surveillance and hybrid flash storage solutions during its …
Veeam raises $500 million from Insight Venture Partners
Backup solutions player Veeam Software has announced that Insight Venture Partners has invested $500 million with strong participation from strategic …
Why networks need to be rebuilt in 2019
The last year has seen businesses taking increasingly affirmative action in the ways they harness the wealth of data within …
Microsoft’s global annual tech conference is coming to Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology Conference “Microsoft Ignite” is enroute to the Middle East and will be held in Dubai on March 27-28 this year.
Why deep learning is vital for endpoint detection and response
Harish Chib, Vice President – Middle East & Africa, Sophos, explains why organisations need an additional layer of deep learning …
StarLink inks deal with EC-Council to create skilled cybersecurity talents
Regional VAD StarLink has announced its partnership with cybersecurity credentialing body, EC-Council, to offer cybersecurity training and credentials across the META region.
DNS Security firm BlueCat appoints Spire Solutions as ME distributor
Spire Solutions has announced its partnership with BlueCat, to address customer challenges related to security, network control and compliance.
“Patience essential in digital transformation”: Micro Focus president
Micro Focus’s president for international markets Jorge Dinares told James Dartnell why vendor lock-in has to stop, why technology transformation …
UAE consumers demand for “SuperService” from organisations: study
Four-in-five UAE consumers expect an immediate response from the organisations and vendors they contact—part of a growing demand for ‘SuperServe’ customer engagement.
UAE space investments exceed AED 22 billion
The overall investment in the UAE’s space projects exceeded AED 22 billion with more than 10 percent growth rate on projects expenditure during the past two years.
HP unveils new retail solutions for SMBs
HP has announced innovative new solutions designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium-sized retailers and hospitality operators.
Slow network transformation to curb 5G adoption: Gartner
Sixty-six percent of organisations have plans to deploy 5G by 2020, according to a new 5G use case and adoption survey by Gartner.
Why security in the connected workplace is everyone’s business
In today’s digital world, risks to networks and devices come in more forms and from more directions than ever before where destructive threats emerge every day and undiscovered vulnerabilities are exposed, proving that you can never be too secure.
Billion-dirham distributor StarLink sets sights on stellar growth
Billion-dirham distributor StarLink’s MD Nidal Othman and GM Mahmoud Nimer disclose the secret to its successful and growing operations for …
Regional VAD Spire Solutions bolsters threat intelligence offerings
Regional value-added distribution Spire Solutions has partnered with Digital Shadows to enable organisations effectively monitor external data and links.
Five IT trends to redefine businesses in 2019
We are living in an era of unparalleled innovation. As new and emerging technologies continue to redefine IT and business, …