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CNME March 2016
Food for thought | Americana Group’s regional IT director Hatem Manawy on career, culture and consoles
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 13113SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Amman Stock Exchange increases network security with Extreme Networks
0 25The new network will enable better experiences for visitors and staff with increased wireless bandwidth and secure, automated, Fabric-enabled cloud management.
Unveiling the AI Imperative: Insights from Lenovo’s CIO Report with implications for the Middle East
0 17Mohammed Hilili, General Manager, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group, Gulf, explores the impact of the AI revolution on the corporate landscape of the Middle East.
Interview: Driven by Innovation
0 20Anita Joseph caught up with Joyce Raad, Senior Business Development Manager – UAE & KSA at Raqmiyat to discuss how …
IFS Connect Middle East to highlight company’s commitment to helping businesses unlock value
0 22Vijay Jaswal, CTO APJ-MEA at IFS, discusses the IFS Connect Middle East event which begins in Riyadh today.
Ransomware payments increased 500% in the last year, finds Sophos state of ransomware report
0 174Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 million.
Your data is yours – unless for some reason it’s not!
0 204Hybrid cloud has emerged as a solution. Adopting this technology encourages organisations to make reasoned, informed and commercially literate decisions about when data is of such critical importance it ought not to be stored on public cloud, and ideally stored closer to home.
NETGEAR Launches the Orbi 970 Series with Groundbreaking WiFi 7 Technology
0 236NETGEAR®, Inc., the industry leader in advanced networking technologies, has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of the Orbi 970 Series.
Epicor acquires Smart Software for AI-powered inventory planning & optimisation technologies
0 254As an existing Epicor ISV partner, Smart Software solutions are already integrated with several Epicor ERP platforms, extending functionality to help users make informed, strategic inventory decisions that align with their business goals.
Align Technology held specialised education events to elevate digitisation journey for Dentists
0 249Educational events in Dubai and Kuwait were held in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Practice (CAPP).
Interview: Future of Identity Security
0 399Rahil Ghaffar, VP – EMEA , WhiteSwan Security tells Anita Joseph how it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize identity security because …
HID transforms ticket validation and fare collection for mass transit
0 250Open Architecture and Single, Intuitive Interface Simplifies Ticketing Integration and Enhances the Experience for Both Passengers and Operators.
Customer Experience Live Middle East 2024 unveils Regional CX Landscape insights
0 25576% of companies in 2024 are re-evaluating AI Platforms and 89% are poised to invest in CX solutions in the Middle East.
Opinion: The art of CX: Crafting strategies for lasting impressions
0 194Ahmed A. Omer, head of CX, e& enterprise, discusses how delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) has become a paramount goal …
The significance of green data centres to counter the AI explosion
0 298Ehab Kanary, VP, Enterprise Infrastructure, EMEA Emerging Markets, CommScope, discusses the transformative impact of AI technology on data centre construction and operations, particularly in driving the adoption of green data centres.
Ring enhances home security upgrading its Ring Protect Plus plan
0 358The latest features for Ring Protect Plus allow customers to enjoy exclusive features including Multi-Cam Live View and Priority Alerts.
Spoofing Shein for credential Harvesting
0 187By Jeremy Fuchs, Cybersecurity Researcher/Analyst Check Point Software LTD, discusses how cybercriminals are impersonating the popular shopping app Shein and the steps you can take to become more aware.
Management ‘bought the AI hype’ but lack organisational readiness
0 275IFS commissioned research shows value creation lags AI promise without the right planning and application.
Huawei unveils its intelligent distribution solution at 26th World Energy Congress
0 305At the Huawei World Energy Congress booth, attendees learned more about the Intelligent Distribution Solution and how Huawei’s experience assisting power companies transform their operations can help drive further success for global customers.
Commvault turns the concept of cleanrooms on its head
0 198Under Constant Threat of Attack, CXOs Can Affordably Test their Cyber Recovery Plans On-Demand and Orchestrate Rapid Recovery to a Clean Location in the Cloud.
Genetec to elevate Middle East security market with the ‘Powering Innovation 2024’ roadshow
0 227The Genetec Empower 360 roadshow to demonstrate unified approach to biometrics, video analytics, and access control solutions.
New CIO report shows that 6 in 10 businesses struggle to manage cyber risk
0 237New Barracuda report explores why just 43% of organisations surveyed have confidence in their ability to address cyber risk, vulnerabilities, and attacks.
Asbis Middle East announces value added distribution partnership with Pantheone Audio
0 259Asbis Middle East, a leading distributor of premium audiovisual brands in the Middle East and Africa, proudly announces its Value Added Partnership (VAD) with Pantheone Audio, a renowned innovator in luxury audio solutions.
Opinion: AI Adoption in Enterprise and the Fear of Missing Out or Messing Up
0 395Yarob Sakhnini, Vice President, Emerging Markets – EMEA at Juniper Networks says given AI’s capacity to enhance business operations and …
Omnix to showcase its expertise at Low Code No Code Summit and Awards
0 176Senior executives from Omnix including CEO Walid Gomaa, will be available during the event to discuss the company’s solutions and explore potential collaborations.
AVEVA launches enhanced strategy with new hybrid cloud manufacturing execution system
0 174Launched at Hannover Messe, AVEVA’s new hybrid cloud MES solution enables manufacturing companies to fully visualize and optimize multi-site operations.
Secureworks Leads with Advanced Integration of Threat Detection and Vulnerability Risk for Expedited Threat Resolution
0 318Secureworks, a global leader in cybersecurity, announced the ability to integrate vulnerability risk context with threat detection to prevent attackers …
Acronis strengthens UAE cloud security with new data centre launch
0 229Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Center will provide partners in the region with access to a wide range of advanced need-driven cyber protection solutions.
Intel Xeon, Core™ Ultra and AI PC accelerate GenAI workloads
0 253Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Meta Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Intel® Gaudi® accelerators, Intel® Xeon® processors, Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and Intel® Arc™ graphics.
Veritas strengthens cyber resilience with new AI-powered solutions
0 2009Launches the industry’s first self-defending data protection solution and expands Veritas 360 Defence with new security partners.
