ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 2 – PM (2024)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25987SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
IBM Study: UAE businesses lead EMEA in AI-driven productivity gains
0 1277% of UAE senior leaders report significant productivity improvements from AI, well above the EMEA average of 66%.
“AI for All” initiative set to empower UAE with future-ready technology skills
0 19Dubai — The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office in collaboration with Google, launched “AI for All” …
Abu Dhabi, global tech leaders partner for major AI training initiative for public sector
0 33Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle University, and Core42 will equip more than 20,000 government employees with cutting-edge AI skills …
AMD selected by U.S. government for supercomputer plan
0 43The goal of the partnership is to ensure the US has the computational capacity to run increasingly complex experiments and accelerate scientific discoveries in critical fields.
Amazon addresses recent AWS outage
0 49The delay in one process, which Amazon said occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, had a knock-on effect which caused its systems to stop working properly.
ChatGPT aims to better investigate signs of mental health emergencies in users
0 50This disclosure comes as OpenAI faces mounting legal scrutiny over the way ChatGPT interacts with users.
Kaspersky spots new HackingTeam spyware in the wild after years of silence
0 52The group stands out for its strong command of Russian and knowledge of local nuances, traits that Kaspersky observed in other campaigns linked to this APT threat.
VAD Technologies partners with NetApp to accelerate data-driven transformation in the Middle East
0 64The alliance aims to unlock new revenue streams for regional partners by enabling access to NetApp’s flagship technologies, including NetApp ONTAP®, cloud data services, and AI-optimised infrastructure.
Bimser launches University Programme to drive innovation in higher education
0 51New initiative bridges academia and industry with joint research labs, AI projects, and co-developed digital tools.
Australia outlines strict AI copyright rules
0 64Meetings by the Copyright and AI Reference Group are planned over two days to discuss encouraging fair, legal avenues for using copyrighted material in AI; improving certainty; and making it easier to enforce existing rights.
Kaspersky reviews the use of neural networks for work in the UAE
0 56To make employee use of AI more clear and secure, organisations should implement a company-wide policy regarding this aspect.
Dynatrace, ServiceNow deepen strategic collaboration to advance autonomous IT
0 72Multiyear 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 89With 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 122The 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 82Driving Real Results for Global Manufacturers Through Data-Driven Innovation and Scalable Solutions.
BD drives healthcare innovation at Global Health Saudi 2025
0 81BD’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 75Cybercriminals 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 102Co-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 86Lawyers 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 92Helps 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 77Cisco 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 101The 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 155PROVEN 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 121Bahrain 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 163The 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 143BMC Helix to Showcase How Agentic AI is Transforming IT Service and Operations at Riyadh Roadshow.
The digital future of connected work
0 158Razat 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 177Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai.
Gartner 2026 technology trends include AI supercomputing, preemptive cybersecurity
0 220The Top Strategic Technology Trends Identified for 2026 reflect the realities of an AI-powered, hyperconnected world. Gartner, Inc., a business …