ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 2 – PM (2019)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26202SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Encrypted traffic now dominates enterprise networks in this region, and the stakes are rising.” Damien Wilk, Gigamon
0 2Gigamon has announced GigaVUE 6.12, introducing support for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) within the Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline. The new release …
IFS appoint Robi Gone to drive global technology transformation
0 6IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced the appointment of Robi Gone as its new Chief Information …
SPARK, Aster DM Healthcare set to shape future of healthcare research, innovation
0 23Sharjah — Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has signed a master research collaboration agreement with the Sharjah Research, Technology and …
Huawei unveils their thinnest ever smartphone, the Mate 70 Air
0 36Huawei looks to challenge Apple with the Mate 70 Air.
Microsoft forms internal team to develop AI superintelligence models
0 39Microsoft pursues AI superintelligence with the development of a new team.
U.S. to restrict sale of Nvidia AI accelerator to China
0 41U.S. to block the sale of new Nvidia AI chips to China.
Google plans to develop an AI data centre on a remote island
0 43Google plans to construct a new AI data centre on Christmas Island located in the Indian Ocean.
Nvidia backs India’s Deep Tech Alliance
0 150Nvidia has joined India's deep tech push as the group locks in $850 Million funding.
T-Mobile U.S. invests in free emergency messaging
0 159T-Mobile US looks to offer free satellite messaging for emergency services.
UK government looks to tackle telco fraud
0 145The UK government and telecom operators are looking to combat fraud in the sector.
SoftBank Corp. selects Nokia for network infrastructure support
0 168Nokia has been selected by SoftBank to help support their 5G expansion plans in Western Japan.
“Our partnership with ServiceNow is key in building the world’s leading AI-native services company.” – Abhijit Dubey, NTT DATA
0 242ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, and NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and …
Karim Azar appointed as new VP and General Manager of Confluent Middle East
0 187Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, announced the appointment of Karim Azar as Area Vice President (AVP) for the Middle East. …
Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom collaborate on AI data hub project
0 198Deutsche Telekom enters into a partnership with Nvidia to develop a €1 Billion AI data hub.
Android malware attacks are reportedly on the rise
0 218New report suggests a 67% increase in Android malware attacks.
ASUS takes customers on a multi-sensory journey the future of laptop design
0 163ASUS Presents “Design You Can Feel” at Dubai Design Week — A Multi-Sensory Journey Through Craftsmanship, AI, and the Future of Laptop Design.
LG Uplus seeks to improve network software with AWS’ agentic AI
0 247LG Uplus looks to streamline network software deployment via collaboration with AWS.
BIO-key secures major identity & biometric security deployment with leading Middle East defense sector organisation
0 197Breakthrough deployment reinforces BIO-Key’s regional momentum and advanced cybersecurity leadership in high-security industries.
OPSWAT empowering women leaders to shape Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity future
0 227Industry experts explore cybersecurity leadership and resilience and celebrate women’s growing impact on the Kingdom’s digital future at CyberSHEsec summit. …
Hitachi Energy powers sustainable future with eco-efficient, AI-driven grid innovations
0 228Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ portfolio, digital substations, and regional partnerships are accelerating the Middle East’s transition toward resilient, low-carbon energy systems. …
Microsoft, Sharaf DG bring AI to life with fun, creativity and unforgettable mall activation
0 162The Co-Blocks Innovation Showcase turns retail into a playground of creativity, powered by Microsoft Copilot+ and brought to life by …
Umniah by Beyon partners with Ericsson to power new phase of connectivity in Jordan
0 171Umniah by Beyon has announced a landmark partnership with Ericsson to advance the next phase of connectivity in Jordan, reinforcing …
du invests in Bitcoin mining to improve regional cryptocurrency access
0 206du, a UAE telecom operator, invests into Bitcoin mining.
Nokia prototypes AI-powered 6G receiver
0 185Nokia looks to tackle the challenges posed by 6G deployment.
Microsoft looks to improve AI Cloud capacity through new deal
0 276Microsoft collaborates with IREN on a $9.7 Billion AI cloud capacity deal.
Saudi Arabia has bold ambitions for the AI market
0 240Saudi Arabia looks to become a global AI powerhouse with their local AI company HumAIn.
SAS opens regional headquarters in Riyadh
0 227Commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation deepens.
Batelco by Beyon and Ericsson deepen partnership at Gateway Gulf to accelerate Bahrain’s mobile network evolution
0 231As part of this renewed partnership, Batelco will expand its mobile broadband network across Bahrain.