ISSUE # 388
CNME CNME December 2024
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER EXAMINES WHAT THE INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND THE ESCALATION OF ECONOMIC TENSIONS BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND BEIJING …
Kaspersky partner with UAE cybersecurity council for a report designed to tackle the complexities of 'digital parenting'
Kaspersky, in collaboration with
the UAE Cyber Security Council, hasreleased a report entitled “GrowingUp Online”, exploring the nuances ofchildren’s online behavior and offeguidance to parents navigating thecomplexities of digital parenting.
The report dives into several
EXPANDING THEIR KINGDOM
Daniel Shepherd, Deputy Editor of CNME, engaged in an insightful conversation
with Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, to discuss the company's ambitious vision
for the future, their strategic expansion into Riyadh, and the transformative plans
they have set in motion for 2025 and beyond.
TRAINING DAY
Thibault Dousson, Director, META, Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo, has
highlighted some key trends from their Global CIO report for 2024, in an exclusive
thought leadership feature for December’s edition of CNME. Some of the key
trends that have emerged from the report is the fact that employees from across
the Gulf region want training in Gen AI.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 24901SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Adaptiv Networks partners with Sariya IT to expand IT networking solutions across GCC
0 15Strategic distribution agreement brings network connectivity and cybersecurity solutions to GCC. Adaptiv Networks, a leader in the software-defined WAN industry …
Lahint advances its AI-powered GovTech Automation Program to early 2026
0 18Lahint Accelerates AI-Powered GovTech Automation Program to 2026, Secures National Accreditations and Global Standards.
SANS report outlines how humans are still the main attack vector for cyberattackers
0 15SANS report finds humans still the main attack vector as 80% of organisations flag social engineering as their number one risk.
Telefonica Germany to invest in a GenAI model
0 33Telefonica Germany considers an AI operational boost.
Ericsson makes a case for 5G Digital Transformation
0 28Ericsson discusses the potential of vertical 5G.
Anthropic claims its tech has been “weaponised” by hackers
0 32AI firm claims its technology is being weaponised by hackers.
Apple cautions against mobile sector reforms
0 23Apple cautions UK over potential competition clampdown.
Gewan Holding and IOPn forge alliance to drive UAE’s sovereign AI, blockchain future
0 147Abu Dhabi — The UAE-based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark …
New Samsung tablet to support both productivity and creativity
0 161Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
DeepSeek’s chip supplier sees revenue surge
0 133DeepSeek chip supplier Cambricon reports substantial profit jumps.
Apple strikes deal with audio streaming platform
0 117Apple focuses on push to deepen its audio offerings.
RetailGPT is democratising digital marketplaces and enabling smaller players to compete with industry giants
0 155CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder and Founder of RetailGPT, to find out how …
Tenable named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025
0 148Tenable Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
Axis Communications highlights the success of its multi-layered security approach with Moro Hub
0 192Axis Communications, a global leader in security and surveillance solutions, has spotlighted its partnership with Moro Hub—Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure …
AT&T acquires U.S. satellite service provider assets
0 179AT&T acquires the assets of EchoStar for $23 billion.
Trump believes other countries are targeting U.S. Tech Companies
0 196Trump threatens retaliation on countries targeting US tech.
Emirati women mark 50 years of progress by powering the UAE’s digital-first future
0 327On Emirati Women’s Day, Tahawultech marks five decades of achievements as women shape the UAE’s digital future through education, entrepreneurship, …
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Series sets a new standard for AI-powered business laptops
0 230Dubai — The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customisation to empower …
Global study shows that AI adoption is driving smarter and more resilient supply chains
0 209AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, according …
Trend Micro launches ‘Cybertron’ the first specialised LLM for the cybersecurity industry
0 218Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Designed to …
Anthropic opens up a fresh round of funding to support AI ambitions
0 233Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion.
“Today’s networks must do more than connect – they must understand, adapt and act.” Rami Rahim, HPE Networking
0 216HPE has announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps …
Australia records increase in scam-based financial losses
0 222Australia highlights sharp increase in scam losses.
TikTok looks to replace content moderation jobs with AI
0 252TikTok puts hundreds of content moderator jobs at risk in the UK.
SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership
0 195SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership to expand into the MEA Region.