When embarking on a digital business transformation, too often organisations ignore the need to change the mindset of their staff, according to Gartner.
GCC firms still have critical gaps in cybersecurity: study
Four in five large GCC enterprises still rely solely on usernames and passwords for authentication to corporate networks, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation survey.
Exabeam signs distribution deal with Exclusive Networks
Exabeam, has signed a distribution deal with Exclusive Networks to deliver its solutions across the Middle East enterprise sector. The …
InfoWatch, Ajman discuss cybersecurity education
InfoWatch Group President Natalya Kaspersky has met with government officials of Ajman, to discuss the fostering of skilled IT specialists …
Exabeam signs up Exclusive Networks to deliver SIEM solutions
Next-gen SIEM vendor, Exabeam, has chosen Exclusive Networks to accelerate its market impact in the Middle East enterprise sector. The …
How driverless cars will bring a new cybersecurity challenge
It has long been a favourite scene in films and television dramas: a driver desperately stamping on the pedals in …
Biometrics: a security bane or boon?
Biometric security, whether fingerprint, facial or iris recognition, is fast emerging as the preferred way to safeguard the data of companies and individuals from threat actors. However, while biometric identification may be less prone to theft and spoofing than passwords, it’s still vulnerable to hacking.
Why we need more women in cybersecurity
Women continue to be underrepresented in the cybersecurity workforce, which leads to missed opportunities for today’s organisations to acquire the best information security talents. But what is holding the security industry back from attracting more women in the field?
How Microsoft is helping GCC businesses understand their customers
Microsoft Middle East & Africa’s Keith Fenner, Dynamics 365 Business Group Director, explains why the firm’s platform brings unrivalled business …
Five reasons why you need to hire a chief privacy officer
Businesses today run on data, but with great value comes great risk. Here are five good reasons to hire a chief privacy officer.
Driverless world needs data centres on wheels, claims EMEA tech exec
VMware’s senior vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Jean-Pierre Brulard, gives his take …
UAE hospital transforms network to enhance patient care
Emirates Specialty Hospital (ESH) has unveiled a new state of the art network and communications infrastructure to deliver outstanding patient care.
Biometrics power faster, more secure travel experiences
Airlines and airports are already investing in various forms of biometric technology and these will be more commonplace worldwide as 63% of airports and 43% of airlines plan to invest in biometric ID management solutions in the next three years, according to a recent report by SITA.
Saudi crown prince meets Gates, Bezos, Nadella
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has completed meetings with a selection of the world’s most prominent technology executives …
Google employees battle cyber bullying at work
Around 100 Google US employees concerned about cyber bullying inside the company have organised into a group proposing new policies …
UAE acts on online libel against leading Indian jeweller
Post a complaint by Indian-based Kalyan Jewellers, Dubai Public Prosecution has directed the Dubai Police to initiate criminal proceedings for …
Pure Storage launches AI-powered platform
Pure Storage has announced the industry’s first comprehensive AI-Ready Infrastructure, AIRI, powered by NVIDIA.
“Well-kept secret” IFS to put Middle East customers first
Newly appointed IFS CEO Darren Roos has said that the Middle East region has a huge opportunity to benefit from …
Saudi Aramco joins with US tech giants in slew of deals worth $10bn
The new array of deals signed include collaborations with firms supplying digital technologies and cooperation in the field of environmental conservation, climate change and the development of innovation, Saudi Aramco CEO said.
Almost 50% of Gulf ICT infrastructures are outdated: report
Nearly half of Gulf enterprises describe their current ICT infrastructure as “out of date”, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation and readiness survey.