ISSUE # 307
CNME August 2017
SEWA chairman Dr Rashid Alleem on the technological transformation of Sharjah's critical infrastructure
Interview: Polycom's Marco Landi
Polycom’s president for the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, Marco Landi, shares his thoughts on the potential for video conferencing solutions in the GCC, and why traditional workspaces are being transformed by advancing work cultures and technologies in the APAC-EMEA territory.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26782SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Sovereign, explainable AI central to building national defence and security capabilities
0 68Trust in technology is non-negotiable, especially in sectors such as defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure. This translates directly into questions …
Forescout warns of rising OT–IT convergence risks as Saudi enterprises modernise critical systems
0 54Mohammad Tahmaz outlines, in an interview at Black Hat MEA 2025, how OT–IT convergence and IoT-driven modernisation are creating new vulnerabilities across Saudi enterprises, and why unified visibility and continuous risk control are now essential.
Rise in AI accelerates data centre network interconnectivity in ME, says Ciena official
0 78The data centre interconnect (DCI) market is a vital cog in the wheel of global IT infrastructure. Not only does …
Seclore spotlights data-centric security and AI innovation at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 81Seclore’s Chief Revenue Officer, Justin Endres, and MENA Vice President, Uraz Farukh, explore the Kingdom’s surge in cybersecurity maturity, drive for sovereign data protection, and how AI-powered intelligence is redefining the future of data-centric security across the region.
Commvault, Delinea to boost protection and resilience against credential-based attacks
0 69New integration between Delinea’s privileged access management solution and the Commvault platform enhances credential security, auditability, and compliance for joint …
Nutanix and Pure Storage announce general availability of full-stack virtual infrastructure
0 93As the virtualisation market undergoes transformation, Nutanix and Pure Storage have partnered on a deeply integrated solution to offer customers greater choice …
Malware in motion: Animated lures trick users into infecting PCs, says HP report
0 118Attackers using highly convincing, animated lures to trick users into trusting malicious sites and downloads. Threat actors carrying out convincing campaigns with …
FLAG completes trans-Pacific fibre ring with ECHO cable investment, says Carl Grivner
0 132Carl Grivner, CEO of FLAG, explains how securing a fibre pair on the ECHO subsea cable strengthens low-latency, high-capacity connectivity …
OPSWAT’s Hussam Sidani to capitalise on market leadership, boost regional expansion
0 144Industry veteran of over 25 years is set to lead OPSWAT’s next phase of growth as the company deepens its …
UAE emerges as global force shaping future of digital assets, decentralised technologies
0 315Charles Hoskinson outlines why the nation’s regulatory clarity, appetite for innovation, and strategic vision are redefining blockchain, AI, and next-generation …
emt | QBS announces the addition of ShareGate to its cloud & IT management portfolio
0 319ShareGate is now available through the emt | QBS partner network across the MEA region.
Allied Blenders & Distillers India boosts efficiency with RPA framework from Finesse
0 277The collaboration demonstrates how strategic implementation of intelligent RPA solutions can revolutionise traditional manufacturing and distribution operations while maintaining business continuity.
DXC Launches AdvisoryX – a global advisory and consulting group
0 288DXC unveils a refreshed global brand identity aligned to the company’s AI-driven future.
South Korea to invest billions in memory chip manufacturing
0 332The investment will be focused commercialising neural processing units and advanced packaging technology.
ChatGPT is 2025’s most downloaded app in the U.S.
0 280ChatGPT ranked fourth in 2024 while shopping app Temu held the top spot. The chatbot failed to crack the top ten in 2023, which is the year it launched.
Google DeepMind to build automated science laboratory in the UK
0 325The company did not provide any details on the investment it would make in the facility or staff numbers.
Disney strikes multi-year investment agreement with OpenAI
0 283Walt Disney will use OpenAI’s APIs to build new products and experiences, including for Disney+, and will deploy ChatGPT for its employees.
Redefining inclusion: Building workplaces where every voice matters
0 287Attending the Gulf Awards 2025 was inspiring. Watching GCC businesses being recognised as ‘Best Companies for Women’ highlighted how women’s …
The Middle East Model: A blueprint for collaborative innovation and investment
0 339In a world increasingly characterised by fragmentation, the Middle East is offering something refreshingly different & unique: a collaborative, forward-looking …
93% of UAE Business Leaders expect AI to transform jobs within a year
0 356Kyndryl Readiness Report: 93% of UAE Business Leaders expect AI to transform jobs within a year.
Amazon reveals its five-year plan for India
0 428The e-commerce giant stated with the planned investment by 2030 it aims to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen infrastructure and support innovation across the country.
Nvidia dismisses reports of DeepSeek using banned chips
0 386The news comes the same week US President Donald Trump gave Nvidia permission to ship H200 AI accelerators to China.
AI search practices are taking off in the UK
0 358Ofcom said search practices are moving away from conventional link-based pages toward AI-powered, chat-style interactions.
HID is helping to deliver passwordless access and enhanced cybersecurity across Saudi organisations
0 327Saudi Government Institution achieves NCA cybersecurity compliance, eliminates 90%+ of credential theft using mPass fingerprint authentication, powered by HID.
Microsoft makes multi-year investments in India and Canada
0 318In addition, Microsoft is scaling up workforce development, doubling its AI skilling target to 20 million people by 2030.
AGPC powers regional energy growth with advanced, Industry 4.0 pipe solutions
0 341From supporting oil & gas and hydrogen infrastructure to scaling renewable-ready pipe solutions, CEO Noritsugu Mifune outlines AGPC’s vision for …
MENA Fintech Awards 2025 celebrate innovators shaping regional landscape
0 350Abu Dhabi — The 4th edition of the MENA Fintech Awards took place today at the ADQ Arena during Abu …
SLES 16 sets new benchmark for AI-ready enterprise infrastructure, says SUSE official
0 325SUSE’s Lionel Meoni explains how embedded intelligence, long-term lifecycle support, and transparent security are redefining how Middle East enterprises modernise …
IBM agrees to acquire Confluent for $11 billion
0 525$11B acquisition to deliver end-to-end data platform for businesses to connect, process and govern data for applications and AI agents.