ISSUE # 321
Reseller ME August 2024
SAKKEER HUSSAIN, DIRECTOR – SALES & MARKETING AT D-LINK MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, TELLS ANITA JOSEPH HOW A COMMITMENT TO …
Veeam
Rick Vanover, Vice President of Product Strategy at Veeam, on how businesses must ensure visibility, governance, and protection across their data landscape as AI tools become integral to the tech stack.
IFS
Embrace AI or Fall Behind, warns an IFS Report.
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft launches new Surface devices to accelerate innovation in the AI era.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26190SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Huawei unveils their thinnest ever smartphone, the Mate 70 Air
0 7Huawei looks to challenge Apple with the Mate 70 Air.
Microsoft forms internal team to develop AI superintelligence models
0 12Microsoft pursues AI superintelligence with the development of a new team.
U.S. to restrict sale of Nvidia AI accelerator to China
0 13U.S. to block the sale of new Nvidia AI chips to China.
Google plans to develop an AI data centre on a remote island
0 14Google plans to construct a new AI data centre on Christmas Island located in the Indian Ocean.
Nvidia backs India’s Deep Tech Alliance
0 128Nvidia has joined India's deep tech push as the group locks in $850 Million funding.
T-Mobile U.S. invests in free emergency messaging
0 137T-Mobile US looks to offer free satellite messaging for emergency services.
UK government looks to tackle telco fraud
0 119The UK government and telecom operators are looking to combat fraud in the sector.
SoftBank Corp. selects Nokia for network infrastructure support
0 140Nokia has been selected by SoftBank to help support their 5G expansion plans in Western Japan.
“Our partnership with ServiceNow is key in building the world’s leading AI-native services company.” – Abhijit Dubey, NTT DATA
0 213ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, and NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and …
Karim Azar appointed as new VP and General Manager of Confluent Middle East
0 161Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, announced the appointment of Karim Azar as Area Vice President (AVP) for the Middle East. …
Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom collaborate on AI data hub project
0 176Deutsche Telekom enters into a partnership with Nvidia to develop a €1 Billion AI data hub.
Android malware attacks are reportedly on the rise
0 184New report suggests a 67% increase in Android malware attacks.
ASUS takes customers on a multi-sensory journey the future of laptop design
0 149ASUS Presents “Design You Can Feel” at Dubai Design Week — A Multi-Sensory Journey Through Craftsmanship, AI, and the Future of Laptop Design.
LG Uplus seeks to improve network software with AWS’ agentic AI
0 224LG Uplus looks to streamline network software deployment via collaboration with AWS.
BIO-key secures major identity & biometric security deployment with leading Middle East defense sector organisation
0 179Breakthrough deployment reinforces BIO-Key’s regional momentum and advanced cybersecurity leadership in high-security industries.
OPSWAT empowering women leaders to shape Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity future
0 209Industry experts explore cybersecurity leadership and resilience and celebrate women’s growing impact on the Kingdom’s digital future at CyberSHEsec summit. …
Hitachi Energy powers sustainable future with eco-efficient, AI-driven grid innovations
0 208Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ portfolio, digital substations, and regional partnerships are accelerating the Middle East’s transition toward resilient, low-carbon energy systems. …
Microsoft, Sharaf DG bring AI to life with fun, creativity and unforgettable mall activation
0 147The Co-Blocks Innovation Showcase turns retail into a playground of creativity, powered by Microsoft Copilot+ and brought to life by …
Umniah by Beyon partners with Ericsson to power new phase of connectivity in Jordan
0 153Umniah by Beyon has announced a landmark partnership with Ericsson to advance the next phase of connectivity in Jordan, reinforcing …
du invests in Bitcoin mining to improve regional cryptocurrency access
0 186du, a UAE telecom operator, invests into Bitcoin mining.
Nokia prototypes AI-powered 6G receiver
0 168Nokia looks to tackle the challenges posed by 6G deployment.
Microsoft looks to improve AI Cloud capacity through new deal
0 251Microsoft collaborates with IREN on a $9.7 Billion AI cloud capacity deal.
Saudi Arabia has bold ambitions for the AI market
0 215Saudi Arabia looks to become a global AI powerhouse with their local AI company HumAIn.
SAS opens regional headquarters in Riyadh
0 212Commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation deepens.
Batelco by Beyon and Ericsson deepen partnership at Gateway Gulf to accelerate Bahrain’s mobile network evolution
0 213As part of this renewed partnership, Batelco will expand its mobile broadband network across Bahrain.
Cisco unveils Unified Edge Platform for real-time AI workloads
0 188As an extension of Cisco’s leading AI compute and networking portfolio, Unified Edge enables real-time inferencing for agentic and physical AI workloads at the edge, where data is created and processed, bringing AI to life for enterprises.
Kingston FURY adds its Largest Capacity Client PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
0 2058TB, Full Capacity Gen5 SSD with Speeds Up to 14,800MB/s.
Perplexity AI gets access to photographic content via partnership with Getty Images
0 184Startup Perplexity AI strikes a multi-year deal with Getty Images.