ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 4 – LEAP 2024
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 19025SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Hiding in plain sight: Abuse of trusted applications grows by 51% in latest Sophos Active Adversary Report
0 90Despite Government Disruption, LockBit Dominated Incident Response Cases in the First Half of 2024 Sophos, a global leader in innovating …
Al Dahra improves app performance by consolidating technologies with Nutanix on AWS
0 66UAE-based Agribusiness Leader Completes Rapid Migration to Cloud-Hosted Platform, Achieving Major Gains in Performance, Cost Efficiency, and Admin Productivity.
Veeam launches new enterprise capabilities in Veeam Data Platform v12.3
0 62Latest Veeam release delivers new cyber resilience tools, improved reporting powered by Generative AI, complete Nutanix AHV protection, and access to Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2.
Westcon-Comstor and Juniper Networks in AWS Marketplace collaboration
0 59Agreement will drive adoption of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking solutions while enabling channel partners to maximise the AWS Marketplace opportunity.
stc Group boosts Saudi talent with strategic global partners
0 59stc Group has partnered with world renowned organisations to offer employees comprehensive, on-the-job training and development.
Advanced cyberthreats targeting holiday shoppers
0 74Derek Manky, Chief Security Strategist & Global VP Threat Intelligence | Board Advisor | Threat Alliances at FortiGuard Labs, discusses the how the heightened online activity that accompanies the holiday season can draw the attention of cybercriminals.
Abu Dhabi launches Hub71+ AI to advance startups driving AI innovation
0 98Abu Dhabi — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has launched Hub71+ AI, a specialist ecosystem designed to support startups …
“We have created a product that delivers a frictionless, addictive experience for consumers and merchants.” – David Ashford, mimojo
0 116CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with David Ashford, Chief Product Officer at mimojo, to find out how the revolutionary …
YC-backed CozmoX AI launches MEA’s first voice AI employees platform
0 112The Y Combinator-backed startup introduces fully autonomous AI employees that handle end-to-end business processes with human-like voice interactions. Dubai, UAE …
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features available today with AirPods Pro 2
0 84Starting today, the world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 comes to users in the UAE. This …
Cisco unveils plug-and-play AI solutions, accelerating AI adoption for the enterprise
0 87With an upgraded portfolio, powered by new 800G switches, Cisco highlights strategy to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by offering open, scalable and simplified path to AI infrastructure.
AI, Data Security, and CISO Shifts: Top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025
0 95AI, Data Security, and CISO Shifts: Top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025.
emt successfully participates in Black Hat MEA 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
0 88emt Successfully Participates in Black Hat MEA 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in Partnership with Leading Vendors.
BeyondTrust appoints Jim Ortbals as Senior VP of Global Partner Ecosystems
0 96Dubai — BeyondTrust, the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege, has announced the appointment of Jim Ortbals as senior …
Arab National Bank leverages AIOps solutions to enhance customer experiences
0 87Arab National Bank Leverages Riverbed Observability and AIOps Solutions to Execute Major Digital Banking Upgrade and Enhance Customer Experiences.
MENA Fintech Association announces winners of MFTA Awards 2024
0 116Abu Dhabi — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit organization committed to fostering innovation and collaboration within the …
Cloudflare report unveils record high government-directed internet shutdowns in 2024
0 144Cloudflare, Inc. the leading connectivity cloud company, today published its fifth annual Year in Review, exploring global Internet insights and …
Authorised Push Payment (APP) scam losses in UAE to grow 43% YOY
0 115ACI Worldwide Scamscope Estimates 43% YoY Growth in UAE APP Scam Losses for 2024, Projects US$30 Million in Losses by 2028.
“2025 will be the technological equivalent of the ‘Big Bang’ with AI at its epicentre” – John Roese, Dell Technologies
0 129John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, outlines some of the key trends he …
OPSWAT executive predicts his Top 10 cybersecurity trends for 2025
0 133Sertan Selcuk, VP for METAP & CIS, OPSWAT, has provided his 10 cybersecurity trends that the critical infrastructure sector should …
Ericsson enables efficient transformation to cloud native with new Compact Packet Core
0 119The new solution is a future-proof platform enabling the introduction of 5G Standalone and scalable capacity growth.
Infoblox introduces NIOS-X as a service for the modern enterprise
0 127Infoblox introduces NIOS-X as a service that revolutionises deployment of DNS and DHCP capabilities for the modern enterprise.
Huawei Jordan Media Forum spotlights digital transformation in media sector
0 123In line with the Kingdom's Economic Modernisation Vision, Huawei explored the ideal roadmap for digital transformation with media organisations through advanced technologies.
Trend Micro recognised as a Leader in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Report
0 120Exceptional Customer Feedback Highlights Trend Micro's Unwavering Commitment to Excellence in Cybersecurity, Showcasing Its Ability to Address Complex Threats and Deliver State-Of-the-Art Solutions.
Hub71 announces angel investor support package to boost Abu Dhabi’s startup ecosystem
0 131Abu Dhabi — Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has unveiled its Angel Investor Support Package, a strategic initiative designed …
AI as the next frontier: Opportunities for channel partners to lead the way
0 134Alexandre Boutin, Director – AI, Mindware, discusses how AI presents significant opportunities for channel partners by enabling new solutions, services and business models.
NetApp appoints Suhail Hasanain as their new Regional Senior Director for MEA
0 144NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company has announced the appointment of Suhail Hasanain as the new Regional Director for the …
Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as Chief Executive Officer
0 132Andy MacMillian, a software industry veteran has been appointed as the new CEO of Alteryx, in a bid to drive …
LEAP 2025 takes bold step ‘Into new worlds’
0 145A-list business leaders from the global tech industry confirmed to convene from February 9-12.