ISSUE # 392
CNME April 2025
Nidal Abou-Ltaif outlines his mission to make TeKnowledge a catalyst for digital transformation across the Middle East
Qualcomm
Wassim Chourbaji, President, Middle East & Africa at Qualcomm, highlights how the transformation underway across the region mirrors their own internal evolution as a company.
SandboxAQ
Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering at SandboxAQ, claims businesses need to look beyond LLMs, and focus on LQMs to really gain the benefits of AI.
DXC Technology
Seelan Nayagam, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology, has urged businesses to start small, but think 'big', when embarking on their AI journeys.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 24224SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Saudi, UAE in top 20 nations for AI talent density: Global AI Competitiveness Index
0 2Beijing — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ranked among the world’s top 20 nations for AI talent density, …
e& opens doors to Emirati future leaders with its 2025 AI Programme
0 12Nearly 100 roles are available for fresh graduates across tech, business, and innovation tracks. Global technology group e& has opened …
Microsoft SharePoint suffers hack by Chinese groups
0 19The US tech giant has released security updates in response and has advised all on-premises SharePoint server customers to install them.
Apple and Google seen as having UK duopoly
0 27UK regulator says Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly'.
Spain’s wiretap contract with Huawei raises concerns
0 21The EC has told operators across the European Union to place restrictions on high-risk suppliers such as Huawei and ZTE, including a stop on the installation of new equipment.
“As AI reshapes regional economies, liquid cooling will no longer be a niche innovation – it will be mission-critical.” – Jay Gadhavi, KROHNE
0 107As demand for bigger, better, faster, more artificial intelligence accelerates across the Middle East so does the need for more …
ServiceNow research shows that enterprises in the Middle East are struggling to get to grips with AI
0 70ServiceNow, the AI platform for business transformation, has released its latest Enterprise AI Maturity Index in partnership with Oxford Economics. …
Reolink Altas PT Ultra sets a new standard for Smart Home Security with 500 day battery life camera
0 117This recognition underscores Reolink’s relentless commitment to blending advanced engineering with standout aesthetics to redefine modern home security.
T-Mobile’s U.S satellite service makes a nationwide debut
0 77T-Mobile US satellite service in collaboration with Starlink goes live nationwide.
Trump Administration threatens a U.S. TikTok ban
0 83Former President Joe Biden and members of both political parties expressed concern it posed a national security risk.
Nvidia AI chips reportedly smuggled into China
0 87The US and China are battling for global dominance across AI and additional technologies, which impacts Nvidia’s financial performance.
Microsoft CEO addresses the recent wave of layoffs
0 88Microsoft culled 15,000 jobs this year, with the latest round of 9,000 occurring earlier this month.
“Security is not just an add-on, it is a core part of the infrastructure”
0 121Anjum Mushtaq, Distribution Manager, Cisco Gulf Region and Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA speak about the priorities and developments of Cisco Security within the wider portfolio in this exclusive interview.
Presight and Abu Dhabi Police to advance AI-driven policing, smart city innovation
0 91The partnership will accelerate the deployment of intelligent systems that enable proactive crime prevention, real-time threat detection, digital forensics, and …
Kanessa Muluneh champions fearless future in gaming and Web3
0 129The founder of Rise of Fearless discusses empowering women in tech, gaming for social good, and why Dubai is the …
Arthur D. Little appoints Goetz Kuras as ‘Partner’ in financial services practice
0 122Dubai — Arthur D. Little (ADL) announces the appointment of Dr. Goetz Kuras as a Partner in its Financial Services …
Future is “Agentic” and already unfolding
0 143Let me take you on a journey, not into some far-off sci-fi future, but into a tomorrow that’s just around …
Catch up on the highlights from our Channel Leadership Forum and Awards 2025
0 361The Channel Leadership Forum and Awards 2025 combined high-impact panel discussions, and a prestigious awards ceremony honouring top performers across sales, marketing, distribution, and reseller leadership roles.
e& unveils new Samsung Galaxy Foldables with exclusive data offers in UAE
0 209Abu Dhabi — e& has launched the new Samsung Galaxy Foldables series across the UAE, featuring the brand’s slimmest models yet: …
Belkin announces record-low prices on tech essentials for Amazon Prime Day 2025
0 118With Amazon Prime Day now live, Belkin is offering some amazing deals, including a selection of our most popular products, …
Valerion celebrates debut in Middle East, offers 20% for Amazon Prime Day discount
0 126Valerion, a leading specialist in home cinema projectors, has recently launched two of its flagship triple-laser 4K RGB models, the …
Bybit launches MENA Marketing Campaign
0 169Bybit Amplifies Web3 Crypto Lifestyle in Careem App, Launching MENA Marketing Campaign.
Nokia lowers 2025 profit outlook
0 161Based on preliminary numbers, Nokia added it expects to report net sales of €4.6 billion, a 2 per cent increase year-on-year. Operating profit is expected to show a decline to €300 million from €423 million.
UK Government takes a stance on ransomware payments
0 316UK toughens up its approach to ransomware payments.
Nathan Ricks architects future of AI with empathy, ethics and digital intent
0 157Nathan Ricks, Founder of AI Appreciation Day and BizOps Lead at Anon shares why intentionality, regulation, and recognition must define …
X pushes back against French investigation
0 138X is also under fire from the European Commission over potentially breaching advertising rules under the Digital Services Act.
Apple unveils AppleCare One subscription plan
0 183Apple stated the service offers a cost-saving alternative to individual AppleCare+ plans, with the potential to save users up to $11 per month when covering multiple products.
ASUS introduced new AI-powered innovations at their recent Oman event
0 164The event brought together delegates from key sectors for a first-hand look at ASUS’s latest productivity devices.