ISSUE # 83
Security Advisor ME April 2024
FADY RICHMANY, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, EMERGING MARKETS, COMMVAULT, TELLS ANITA JOSEPH IN A CANDID CHAT, ALL ABOUT CYBER RESILIENCE AND …
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute on the palpable enthusiasm for embracing AI in cybersecurity and the need for comprehensive, continuous professional education, to implement it effectively.
Finesse
Finesse spokespersons-Eljo J P, Chief Business Officer & Director and Yogendar Kumar, Head of Information Security, on the company’s comprehensive approach to IT & OT security.
Veeam
Rick Vanover - Senior Director Product Strategy at Veeam, on how IT teams need to be more technically agile and make the most of reorganizing their cloud environments.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25976SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Dynatrace, ServiceNow deepen strategic collaboration to advance autonomous IT
0 9Multiyear partnership focuses on intelligent automation at scale for joint enterprise customers. Dubai — Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leading AI-powered …
myAster app expands reach, impacts over five million lives in three years, says CEO
0 30With over 2.8 million downloads and 5 million+ lives impacted, myAster is transforming how people access personalised health, wellness, and beauty …
AVEVA highlights the role of Industrial Intelligence in Net-Zero Energy at ADIPEC 2025
0 40The company will demonstrate how CONNECT empowers the energy sector with unified data, insight, and agility, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy.
Radix and Seeq collaborate to define a new era of Industrial Intelligence
0 27Driving Real Results for Global Manufacturers Through Data-Driven Innovation and Scalable Solutions.
BD drives healthcare innovation at Global Health Saudi 2025
0 28BD’s portfolio of products and solutions include devices designed to address staffing shortages, patient safety and clinical workflow challenges, as well as reduce operational waste and unlock value, enabling Saudi Arabia’s goals to transform healthcare in the Kingdom.
Kaspersky: new Demon Slayer movie ignites scam campaigns worldwide
0 33Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the promise of free access to the anime.
From Idea to App: Emergent’s Agentic AI ushers in post-coding era with innovation
0 55Co-founder Mukund Jha on democratising software creation, building autonomous business ecosystems, and why MENA is central to Emergent’s next chapter. …
Apple could face serious compensation pay-out after UK court battle
0 52Lawyers involved in the case believe that this could potentially result in a £1.5 billion compensation pay-out to consumers and businesses who subsequently overpaid.
Netscout extends visibility into Kubernetes containers with observability innovation
0 48Helps organisations understand the why behind issues across private and public cloud environments. Dubai — NETSCOUT Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), …
Cisco and partners look to empower L.A. with free Wi-Fi
0 43Cisco stated the Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot is the culmination of a collaboration between government, industry and non-profit groups spanning several years.
Samsung works on AI modem chip for the Starlink team
0 56The chipmaker’s System LSI unit is developing an Exynos modem integrated with an AI accelerator, called a neural processing unit.
PROVEN consolidates subsidiaries under “PROVEN Solution” brand
0 101PROVEN strengthens portfolio by consolidating subsidiaries under “PROVEN Solution”.
“We are honoured to partner with Mumtalakat to catalyse a new IP-generating biotech economy.” – Jack Hidary, SandboxAQ
0 87Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. BSC(c) (“Mumtalakat”), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and SandboxAQ, a global leader …
From solar parks to green hydrogen: The Middle East’s next big tech leap in offing
0 128The Middle East is rewriting its energy story on the global stage. Historically synonymous with dominance in oil and gas, …
BMC Helix to showcase the transformative power of Agentic AI at Riyadh Roadshow
0 115BMC Helix to Showcase How Agentic AI is Transforming IT Service and Operations at Riyadh Roadshow.
The digital future of connected work
0 136Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker, about the bold course of direction he is setting in relation to strategic portfolio management and digital product development, that he believes will position the company as a trusted partner for global enterprises and innovators across the Middle East.
Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded DESC Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai
0 141Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai.
Gartner 2026 technology trends include AI supercomputing, preemptive cybersecurity
0 145The Top Strategic Technology Trends Identified for 2026 reflect the realities of an AI-powered, hyperconnected world. Gartner, Inc., a business …
A new creative ecosystem; MADE’s marketplace is a win-win for artists and organisers
0 113How is the Middle East’s first digital creative ecosystem delivering the vital bridge between talent and opportunity? At GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke with Nizar Ahmadi, Founder & CEO of MADE, to discuss everything from AI-powered performance bookings to the quest for content-creator empowerment.
Seclore champions trust in an era of AI and cyber resilience
0 114GITEX Global 2025 spotlights Seclore’s vision for a secure digital future where AI innovation, regulatory strength, and trusted ecosystems drive the next wave of cybersecurity across the Middle East.
AI that’s secure, governed and agile; GBM looks to redefine client partnering
0 124How best to empower talent and foster innovation in a fast-evolving landscape pre-occupied with AI-driven transformation and scalable tech? At GITEX 2025, Mark Forker spoke to Feras Al Majed, General Manager - Human Resources & Communications, GBM, to explore how the company is shaping ‘A More Intelligent Future’ - a future where inclusiveness and transparency are paramount.
Planview powers growth with AI-driven transformation across Middle East
0 131Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer and Head of Middle East at Planview, shares insights on the company’s regional investments, the evolution of GITEX, and how AI and localisation are shaping customer success.
The microsecond economy: AI rewrites customer engagement rules in MENA
0 184MENA’s digital economy is learning that every microsecond counts – and AI decides who wins them The Middle East’s digital …
Hytera highlights Intelligent Mobility Innovations
0 211In an interview, Stanley Song, Deputy General Manager, Overseas Sales Central Department, Hytera, shared insights on the company’s latest innovations, partnerships, and vision for the Middle East.
Cloud Box Technologies drives innovation through AI and local expertise
0 220At GITEX 2025, Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director of Cloud Box Technologies, highlighted how the company is driving innovation, investing in local capabilities, and contributing to the UAE’s bold vision for an AI-powered future.
LinkShadow – The Future of Cyber Defence
0 210Fadi Sharaf, Chief Revenue Officer, LinkShadow, discusses bringing unified intelligence to meet the challenges of an evolving threat landscape and showcasing their new CybermeshX platform at GITEX 2025.
Adoption, growth, opportunity: Oquirrh’s Ron Heinz speaks out on the regional market
0 205At GITEX 2025, leading tech entrepreneur Ron Heinz, Founder and Managing Partner, Oquirrh Ventures, spoke to Veronica Martin about his views on the Middle East as an emerging destination for tech investments, and the potential impact of his investment in Seclore as a change-maker for the regional tech ecosystem.
Re-shaping data management, GBM puts confidence at the core of Enterprise AI
0 201At GITEX 2025, Bassam Rached, General Manager of Technology, GBM, spoke to Veronica Martin about how the organisation is driving AI adoption and hybrid cloud security across the Middle East - with a prime focus on ethical practices and fully scalable infrastructure.
Robocore: AI-led robotics bring exponential benefits for critical sectors
0 184The robotic revolution gathers pace; at GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke to Lim Long Hei Roy, CEO, Robocore, about the firm’s AI-powered robots and how they’re transforming healthcare, education, interactive advertising and building automation.