ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 4 – (2020)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25863SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Our agentic platform gives companies a digital workforce they can deploy today.” – Somya Kapoor, IFS
0 3IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced the next evolution of its IFS Loops agent platform: 10 …
Ariston celebrates retail partners at annual retail event
0 14Dubai — Ariston, a global leader in home comfort solutions, hosted its annual retail event on October 11 at Kempinski …
Meet your new customer: It’s not a human, it’s an algorithm
0 18When a shopper in Dubai asks, “What’s the best smartwatch under Dh 1,000?”, it’s no longer a search engine that …
Security leaders embrace zero trust but lag on adopting AI security tools, says research
0 3783% of organisations adopting Zero Trust have successfully reduced security incidents according to new global cybersecurity report Dubai — DXC …
Axis Communications appoints Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa
0 42Axis Communications appoints Loubna Imenchal as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa.
Lexar unveils next-gen AI-ready storage and memory solutions at GITEX Global 2025
0 46Ultra-compact 2TB portable SSD weighing only 13 grams, lets creators record high-quality video directly from iPhone 16/17 series and Android mobile devices.
Red Hat accelerates AI and open hybrid cloud adoption across Middle East
0 49Feras A. Al-Alshaikh, Regional Director for Saudi Arabia, North Gulf, and Levant at Red Hat, discusses the company’s expanding footprint in the region, its role in national AI infrastructure projects, and how open hybrid cloud, automation, and application modernisation are driving enterprise transformation in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
AI delivers early returns in Saudi Arabia, pushing enterprises to a tipping point
0 62Businesses report AI momentum — but foundational gaps in tech and talent now define the next phase of progress.
UiPath opens Riyadh office to support Vision 2030 via AI, skills development
0 59New Riyadh office inaugurated by local officials; Second Edition of Saudi Digital Academy Bootcamp launched to train and certify Saudi …
Cisco sets benchmark with Routing Systems for Distributed AI Workloads
0 64Powered by the introduction of the new Silicon One P200 chip, Cisco’s groundbreaking 8223 routing systems redefine secure, efficient AI networking - enabling seamless 'scale-across' architectures that connect AI clusters across multiple data centers.
BingX AI Master hits 1 million early users, expanding with 10 new AI Personas
0 70These figures highlight the rapid adoption of AI-powered tools in reshaping how users engage with digital asset trading.
ASUS is on a mission to help transform the education sector in Middle East
0 76CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Madeline Hung, General Manager of ASUS Europe, during GITEX Global 2025, to learn how the group is expanding their operations to the Middle East, and how their suite of technologies are empowering educators to harness the capabilities of cutting-edge technologies like AI.
“The modern business has more data than ever. But unless that data flows across systems, it’s stuck.” – Ciarán Quilty, Intuit
0 92Ciarán Quilty, Senior Vice-President for International at Intuit, has penned an op-ed that examines how the ‘Great Tech Fragmentation’ is …
Denodo champions a logical-first approach to managing data in the AI era
0 92Denodo, is championing a book entitled Transforming Your Business in the Age of AI. This logical data management strategy is …
Aster DM Healthcare ranked 2nd largest healthcare provider in UAE, 15th in EMEA
0 89Dubai — Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in the GCC and India, has been ranked as …
HIMA and DEUTA present new SafeHMI solution
0 89Partnership for greater clarity in challenging situations: SafeHMI – Powered by IconTrust® increases operating and display safety in the process industry and railway sector.
Karsten Winther announces his retirement as President of EMEA at Vertiv
0 98Karsten Winther has announced that he will retire from his role as President of EMEA at Vertiv, effective from December …
Resecurity empowers the UAE’s cyber resilience with AI-driven intelligence
0 97Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director at Resecurity Inc., discusses how the company is redefining cybersecurity by combining human and artificial intelligence to predict and prevent evolving cyber threats. Speaking at GITEX Global 2025, Halabi highlighted the UAE’s leadership in building a proactive, cyber-resilient digital nation.
IBM expands partnership with AWS to enable their UAE and KSA customers to scale AI at speed
0 106IBM has announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help organisations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
“Technology alone cannot drive AI success – people can.” – Iwan Stella, Ericsson
0 124Iwan Stella, VP and Head of Strategy and Commercial Management for EMEA, Ericsson, has penned an op-ed, in which he …
Belong expands NRI investment options with tax-free direct mutual fund platform
0 108Tax-free investment offering for NRIs to invest in India via GIFT City, India Dubai — Belong, a new fintech platform …
Certification as a strategic advantage: Building trust, resilience in security sector
0 174Across the Middle East, the pace of growth in critical infrastructure, smart cities and large-scale commercial projects is unprecedented. To …
OpenText powers next wave of AI-driven information management, says top official
0 195George Schembri, Vice-President and General Manager – Middle East at OpenText, explains how the company’s AI-led information management strategy is …
Genesys unveils Arabic AI Studio and governance-driven CX innovation at GITEX 2025
0 148Sebastian Ballerini, VP of Strategic Growth at Genesys, discusses the company’s latest advancements unveiled at GITEX Global 2025 — including the launch of Arabic language support, AI Studio, and Copilot tools designed to empower enterprises with responsible, compliant, and context-aware customer experience solutions across the Middle East.
Pure Storage and VAD Technologies spotlight enterprise data cloud to power AI innovation
0 147Samer Semaan of Pure Storage and Jithin Varghese of VAD Technologies discuss at GITEX Global 2025, how intelligent data management and all-flash infrastructure are enabling businesses across the Middle East to unlock the full potential of AI and simplify digital transformation.
SearchInform DLP system offers comprehensive protection through real-time monitoring
0 141Yazen Rahmeh, Chief Executive Officer – KSA at SearchInform, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, where he highlighted the unique capabilities of its Data Loss Prevention system, and how they are using AI to provide their customers with more digital resilience.
Core42 on a mission to harness the power of the cloud to build the AI-ready infrastructure of the future
0 157Mohammed Retmi, Vice President Sovereign Public Cloud, at Core42, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025; to explain the role the company is playing in terms of helping the UAE deliver on its AI goals.
UAE’s AI and cybersecurity vision driving global digital excellence
0 213Ahmad Alhai, CEO and Co-Founder of Comply LLC, reflects on three decades of Dubai’s digital transformation — from desert sands to a digital-first nation — and shares insights on how visionary leadership, smart infrastructure, and continuous upskilling are shaping the UAE’s future-ready talent and technology ecosystem.
StarLink celebrates 20 years in business with launch of new 5-year strategy
0 229Ahmed Diab, Chief Operating Officer at StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to discuss their new 5-year strategy, 20 years in business and the benefits of their AI-driven platform.