Gemalto has released the results of a global study which reveals that more than half of the companies surveyed in the Middle East (56 percent) are unable to analyse all the data they collect and 32 percent do not know where their sensitive data is stored.
GCC firms struggling to meet GDPR deadline: report
With the deadline fast approaching, many GCC organisations are yet to begin the processes, risk lagging behind and facing penalties. 0 2955Commvault, IBM simplify data management and protection
Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform.
Avaya unveils GDPR-compliant workforce optimisation suite
Avaya Holdings has introduced a new version of the Avaya Workforce Optimisation suite, which improves service quality, operational and employee productivity and data privacy with a series of new features and tools.
Mimecast promotes cyber resilience in Europe
Mimecast Limited has announced that its German data centres are open for business.
EU legislator questions if Zuckerberg “created a digital monster”
Last week, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the European Parliament in Brussels to answer a few questions about the recent Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
RIP data complacency
David Warburton, Senior Systems Engineer, F5 Networks, explains why the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s revolutionary intent is showing genuine teeth.
GDPR: an opportunity to improve data governance and management
As the deadline for GDPR compliance approaches, it is imperative that companies understand the importance of protecting company data to ensure that their business doesn’t face the extensive fines and reputational damage associated with non-compliance, says Damian Wilk, Regional Director, Middle East, Veritas Technologies.
GDPR: Are you ready?
On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
Twitter’s Dorsey asks users to change password after glitch
Twitter Inc. has urged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords after a glitch caused some to …
Abu Dhabi to strengthen cross-border data protection
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) has approved the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) a membership, making the UAE entity the first member from an Arab country to be able to build international relationships in the data protection field.