ISSUE # 4
60mins Day 4 – LEAP 2025
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25845SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“The modern business has more data than ever. But unless that data flows across systems, it’s stuck.” – Ciarán Quilty, Intuit
0 19Ciarán 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 19Denodo, 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 23Dubai — 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 26Partnership 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 27Karsten 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 35Ahmad 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 38IBM 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 52Iwan 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 54Tax-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 127Across 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 141George 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 112Sebastian 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 115Samer 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 109Yazen 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 114Mohammed 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 190Ahmad 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 205Ahmed 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.
Almoayyed Computers Middle East champions a tailored approach to AI adoption
0 223Almoayyed Computers Middle East (ACME) is taking a customer-centric approach to help organisations in the region navigate their AI journey, shared Amit Mehta, Head of Software Business.
Identity is the New Frontline of Cyber Defence in the Age of AI
0 183With the cybersecurity landscape transforming rapidly, Art Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer at Delinea, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is both amplifying opportunity and threat and why identity is emerging as the new frontline in cyber defence, in an interview with Tahawul Tech.
PNY signs Global Computers as strategic partner for Removable Storage Solutions
0 225PNY strengthens its presence in the UAE by partnering with Global Computers to expand access to Advanced Removable Storage Solutions.
“The distribution centre will rapidly increase our time to market strategy across the UAE.” – Moninder Jain, Logitech
0 191Moninder Jain, VP and Head - Global Emerging Markets at Logitech, discussed the significance of their new UAE distribution centre, which will significantly accelerate their time to market.
Redefining possibilities in the Digital Era
0 179Mahmoud Nimer, President, StarLink, discusses their future aspirations and the limitless possibilities the Digital Era grants them in this exclusive interview.
Dubai Health using AI to redefine the way we think about healthcare
0 256Qasim AbuHantash, Director of Digital & AI BRM at Dubai Health, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about how they are leveraging technologies like AI to transform patient experiences in the healthcare industry.
Epson: new-generation Smart solutions and the quest for Sustainability
0 165Veronica Martin spoke to Neil Colquhoun, President at Epson META-CW Asia, during GITEX 2025 about how Epson is evolving enterprise solutions to support digital transformation, hybrid learning, and eco-efficient printing across government, corporate, and education sectors.
Sber joins Global Tech Leaders at GITEX GLOBAL
0 195At the exhibition, Sber and its partner companies showcased their key AI solutions and informed visitors about the upcoming AI Journey conference, which will take place from November 19 to 21 in Moscow.
Forescout highlights the urgency of securing connected devices
0 163With the digital and physical worlds becoming increasingly interconnected, organisations are under constant pressure to secure the latest devices and …
Hitachi Vantara focused on harnessing the power of partners to continue growth across the Middle East
0 156Nigel Seddon, VP Northern Region at Hitachi Vantara, told CNME Editor Mark Forker that the company will continue to incentivise its channel ecosystem through new enablement programs to continue the phenomenal growth they've enjoyed across the Gulf over the last 2-3 years.
Human connection meets AI innovation at GITEX 2025
0 155Ben McDonald, CEEMETA Channel Marketing Director at Dell Technologies, discusses how AI, sustainability, and digital transformation continue to shape the modern workplace, highlighting Dell’s commitment to open standards and customer choice across the Middle East.
HP Workforce Experience Platform redefining productivity in the workplace
0 150Peter Oganesean, Managing Director Middle East and East Africa at HP, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to outline how their Work Experience Platform is transforming experiences, the capabilities of its AI PCs – and the importance of the digital inclusion initiatives in the form of HOPE AND Gaming Garage.