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CNME July 2016
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 13175SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Blockchain leader Chainalysis establishes Regional HQ in Dubai
0 34Chainalysis, the blockchain intelligence platform, has inaugurated its headquarters for Southern Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa in Dubai. …
Cisco appoints David Meads as Vice-President for their Middle East and Africa operations
0 31Cisco has announced that it has appointed David Meads as Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth …
“We’re unveiling incredible innovations that will put AI to work for people” Bill McDermott – ServiceNow
0 38ServiceNow the AI platform for business transformation, kicked off its annual Knowledge conference in Las Vegas with innovations designed to …
Former CNN anchor Bianca Nobilo appointed Head of External Affairs at IFS
0 30IFS, the fastest growing cloud enterprise software company in the world, has appointed former CNN News Anchor & Correspondent Bianca …
ServiceNow report shows that 91% of UAE consumers switch brands after one poor experience
0 37Almost every UAE consumer will walk away from a brand after just one negative experience, according to a report released …
iDreamSky announces expansion into the Middle East with the pre-launch of Strinova in KSA
0 103Titled ‘Global Dreams, MENA Vision, the event marks the company’s foray into the region and the prelaunch of the highly anticipated game, Strinova, in Q4 of 2024.
Senior Instructor at SANS Institute says EDR is not enough amidst complexity of the threat landscape
0 66Kevin Ripa, Senior Instructor at SANS Institute, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at GISEC 2024, in which he says …
“We want to ensure that our customers and partners are adopting AI responsibly” – Tariq Halawani – Microsoft
0 74CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Tariq Halawani, Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions at Microsoft UAE at …
“To achieve true resiliency, you need AI built into your platforms” – Fady Richmany – Commvault
0 75Fady Richmany, Regional Vice President – Emerging Markets at Commvault, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at GISEC 2024, on …
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai’s Universal Blueprint for AI
0 244His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai …
The Middle East can take the lead in tackling copyright problems over AI-generated content
0 114Tech investor, entrepreneur Rashit Makhat, says the UAE and Saudi are pointing the way forward with AI strategies.
“Digital FP&A systems are essential for manufacturers across the Middle East” – Vibhu Kapoor, Epicor
0 103Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India at Epicor, believes that Digital FP&A systems are essential …
Endava executive calls on retailers to adopt a MACH framework
0 105Laith Al-Bazirgan, Head of Retail – MENA, at Endava, believes that if retailers can modernise their order management processes then …
“As Gen AI grips the region, we must take steps to ensure its used responsibly,” – Sid Bhatia, Dataiku
0 176Sid Bhatia, Regional VP & General Manager, Middle East, Turkey & Africa, at Dataiku, has warned that as Gen AI …
Freshworks announce Dennis Woodside as their new CEO
0 117Freshworks Inc. has announced the appointment of Dennis Woodside as Freshworks’ Chief Executive Officer & President. Woodside, currently Freshworks’ President, …
Amman Stock Exchange increases network security with Extreme Networks
0 221The 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 202Mohammed 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 259Anita 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 143Vijay 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 313Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 million.
Your data is yours – unless for some reason it’s not!
0 287Hybrid 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 398NETGEAR®, 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 372As 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 375Educational events in Dubai and Kuwait were held in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Practice (CAPP).
Interview: Future of Identity Security
0 529Rahil 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 337Open 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 33076% 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 267Ahmed 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 365Ehab 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.
