ISSUE # 7
60mins Day 4 – AM (2023)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26506SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
SEE Holding elevates network security and scalability with HPE Networking and Bits Secure
0 31Dr. Mohan Babu Murugesan, Group CEO of Bits Secure, and Ihab Ismail, CIO of SEE Holding, spoke to Tahawultech.com about how their strategic collaboration with HPE Networking delivered a secure, scalable, and future-ready network foundation to support SEE Holding’s smart community ambitions.
EP1: Put a Fork In It Podcast – Sayed Hashish on life lessons, parenting and the AI bubble
0 217CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Sayed Hashish, VP of Customer Experience, Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania & CIS, at Cisco for the inaugural episode of our new Put a Fork In It podcast series hosted by tahawultech.com.
Splunk report shows observability is a major business catalyst
0 40Findings show observability boosts employee productivity for nearly three‑quarters of respondents, and for nearly two‑thirds, it drives revenue growth and helps shape product roadmaps.
Quantum reality check: Race to secure data has already begun
0 43QuantumGate’s Janne Hirvimies warns that harvested data is already at risk — and organisations must accelerate their post-quantum readiness now.
ABB opens AI and digital solutions training center in UAE to boost energy transition
0 24Dubai — ABB, global technology leader in electrification and automation, has opened a US$2m training and customer experience facility in …
The UAE Cybersecurity Council and QuantumGate collaborate on 3 new programs
0 40Collaboration expands across the National Information Assurance Program, National Cybersecurity Index Platform, and the National Post-Quantum Migration Program.
DXC expands SAP capabilities in region with projects in the KSA and Egypt
0 110Investments in talent, innovation, and regional delivery capabilities to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI-powered innovation.
33% of database admins eye career move as demands increase
0 123Survey finds one in three DBAs eye career move as demands on role increase.
Tenable Co-CEO Mark Thurmond to provide keynote at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 115Attendees are invited to join the keynote address and visit the Tenable booth for live demonstrations of the industry-defining AI-powered Tenable One Exposure Management Platform.
Back by Popular Demand: The Best of Experience 2025
0 96Available across four time zones—including a dedicated META session at 11:00 AM UAE—this is your chance to join the global DEX conversation and see what’s inspiring IT leaders heading into 2026.
“Payments have always been about trust, but they are being redefined by technology.” – Alistair Lukies, Endava
0 155Endava and Paysafe, a leading payments platform, have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to bring smarter payments and next-generation community …
Informatica announces three new strategic innovations with Microsoft
0 169Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, has announced three strategic innovations with Microsoft. The announcement, at the …
“Arabic support for Agentforce is a major milestone for the region.” Mohammed Alkhotani, Salesforce
0 172Salesforce, a global leader in AI CRM, has announced the launch of Agentforce in Arabic, marking a significant milestone in …
92% of industry leaders say geopolitical shifts are increasing data sovereignty risks
0 209New research reveals majority of global industry leaders are reconsidering data strategies amid rising uncertainties and threats.
Frontline investments unlock productivity and profit for manufacturers
0 186New insights and industry sentiment suggest the frontline is becoming a c-suite priority.
OpenText unveils next-generation AI Data Platform
0 225New platform addresses the region’s critical need to transition AI pilots into enterprise-wide value with trusted, context-aware intelligence.
Huawei outlines 5G-A and AI Telecom vision for the GCC Region at MWC25 Doha
0 216Huawei outlines 3A strategy: 5G-A, standalone, and AI to drive 4-7% telecom growth and new revenue models in the GCC.
Amazon invests billions on AI for U.S. agencies
0 196AWS stated the buildout is meant to develop custom AI services, optimise datasets and improve workforce productivity. The cloud giant currently serves more than 11,000 government entities.
MWC25 Doha celebrates MENA potential
0 204Findings indicate MWC25 Doha host country Qatar ranks highest worldwide for enterprise use of AI, big data and private 5G.
T-Mobile looks to strengthen digital transformation with the T-Life app
0 190The app is also in use across T-Mobile’s retail stores and customer care centres.
Nokia to accelerate AI-ready infrastructure in the U.S.
0 161Nokia positioned the investment as key to delivering more secure, energy-efficient, AI-ready networks, arguing it will help the U.S. and its allies maintain competitiveness as AI booms.
Sophos showcases cybersecurity and threat detection capabilities at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 168Sophos will showcase the integration of Taegis (Secureworks) XDR and MDR and next-generation SIEM capabilities within Sophos Central, delivering a unified platform for advanced detection, response, and analytics.
ESET to showcase advanced cybersecurity solutions at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 135ESET’s presence at the event reflects its continued commitment to strengthening cybersecurity resilience across Saudi Arabia as organisations accelerate digital transformation, cloud modernisation, and data-driven growth.
OPSWAT to show mobile cybersecurity mini lab, media scanning kiosk at Black Hat MEA
0 150Riyadh — OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, will participate in Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 with demonstrations of …
Nemetschek Group accelerates digital transformation at Big 5 Global 2025
0 161With a portfolio of brands trusted by millions of users worldwide, Nemetschek Group continues to lead the way in driving digital transformation, sustainability, and collaboration across the global AEC/O sector.
Revibe raises $17m to accelerate expansion of refurbished-electronics marketplace
0 209Dubai — Revibe, the fast-growing marketplace for refurbished electronics, has raised $17 million in a new funding round led by Partech, with participation …
Galaxy S25 Edge sets new benchmarks for design, AI, and performance in Gulf region
0 142Samsung Gulf Electronics’ Fadi Abu Shamat discusses how regional consumers are shaping the evolution of the company’s ultra-slim flagship and …
False confidence, real consequences: Why it’s time to rethink file scanning in business
0 168Dubai —Every day, across every industry, files flow through the arteries of enterprise IT. Millions of these transfers are at …
Cisco and Comstor executives discuss their strategic priorities for Qatar
0 226Hasan Khan - General Manager, Cisco Qatar, Sameena Naaz - Distribution Account Manager, Cisco Emerging Gulf & Qatar and Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA, discuss their roles as digital transformation enablers for Qatar in this exclusive interview.