ISSUE # 9
60mins Day 5 – AM (2024)
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 27686SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Channel businesses set new standard at Reseller Partner Excellence Awards 2025
0 51In its 16th year, the event showcased the successes of the regional channel business whilst also saluting the resilience of individual executives and firms.
The cognitive city and the octopus
0 24One has been around for millennia: the octopus, a creature whose distributed intelligence challenges our very definition of cognition. The …
“Our mission is to predict and prevent cybersecurity attacks before they even happen.” Ahmad Halabi, Resecurity
0 31Ahmad Halabi explained how his company differentiates themselves by predicting where attackers could target next, which allows them to stop it at source.
How to spot and avoid cyber scams during the 2026 Winter Competitions
0 43Be cautious with merchandise vendors, avoid deals on “exclusive” or heavily discounted competition-branded items from unknown shops.
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signs digital transformation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Elm
0 31The agreement comes amid what officials describe as a pivotal week for Syria’s digital agenda, following the launch of several strategic technology partnerships across government institutions.
Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards 2025 celebrates channel excellence
0 289Industry leaders, innovators and channel pioneers gathered to honour outstanding achievements across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise technology, recognising the organisations and individuals shaping the future of the regional digital ecosystem.
Cisco announces new Silicon One G300 to power AI data centers
0 43New G300-powered Cisco N9000 and 8000 systems, advanced optics and management upgrades deliver hyperscale-level performance, reliability and efficiency for all AI network builders.
Anthropic AI enjoys an additional $30 billion in funding
0 57CFO Krishna Rao stated demand for the company’s Claude chatbot continues to surge as enterprises adopt it for critical business operations.
Dutch operator suffers a 6 million account data breach
0 49Odido serves approximately 8 million customers across the Netherlands and competes with national players including KPN and VodafoneZiggo.
Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to help secure the agentic workspace
0 48Acquisition of AI security innovator positions Proofpoint as the first cybersecurity platform to comprehensively address agentic workspace protection at the intersections of humans, data, and AI.
Luma AI opens new Riyadh office and partners with Publicis Groupe ME
0 46Publicis names Luma AI its preferred AI creative partner across the MENA region with a new Saudi office supporting clients and Arabic native AI development through HUMAIN Create.
TOD experts explain why streaming in MENA region needs different lens
0 49TOD data reveals that viewing behaviour shifts quickly around major live sports events, when expectations for speed and reliability are …
Quadria Capital focuses on GCC healthcare investments
0 52Quadria targets GCC healthcare opportunity, looking to create partnerships and synergies across its global portfolio.
The EC declares TikTok is in breach of its Digital Services Act
0 63If the EC’s preliminary findings are upheld, it has the power to issue a non-compliance decision which includes a fine of up to 6 per cent of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover.
Mayo Clinic Platform advances collaborative model for AI in healthcare
0 97From early diagnosis to faster clinical integration, Maneesh Goyal discusses building a continuous learning ecosystem that improves outcomes worldwide. Artificial …
AI-fuelled romance scams continue to surge this Valentine’s season, warn cyber experts
0 86Emotional manipulation, generative AI, and fragmented retail data are converging to create one of the most exploited periods in the …
Keeta Drone to scale safe urban delivery balancing innovation with accountability
0 105Autonomous drone delivery often captures attention for its advanced technology, yet behind every successful flight lies a framework of human …
Deepfakes, voice cloning, and AI-generated identities fuel surge in romance scams
0 115Rob Woods, Senior Director of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, explains how deepfakes, voice cloning, and AI-generated identities …
Datacentre 360 Summit: Supporting the AI movement in the region
0 151Mark Forker, CNME Editor and Paul Godfrey, Head of Events at CPI Media Group, provide an overview on how the Datacentre 360 Summit is taking the conversation around datacentres to the next level.
UAE commerce platform QuicKart secures $1.5 million in funding
0 162QuicKart is well-positioned to become the go-to platform for farm-fresh produce in the UAE.
Automotive and Mobility Technology 2026: When intelligence becomes co-driver
0 162From conversational AI and connected platforms to human-centred digital journeys, mobility in 2026 is being redefined by intelligence, trust, and …
e& drives AI transformation for their global workforce with Oracle
0 161To address data sovereignty requirements, e& accesses Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications through its OCI Dedicated Region.
BeyondTrust expands pathfinder platform to the UAE
0 146Latest regional expansion addresses urgent demand for privilege-centric identity security in high-growth regions facing a surge in machine identities, agentic AI, and regulatory pressure.
ASUS introduces Intel® Core™ Ultra X9-Powered Zenbook DUO
0 158Evolved dual-screen laptop continues to innovate with more power, more portability, enhanced looks and an upgraded user experience.
Prevention over detection: OPSWAT present their vision for securing critical infrastructure
0 294The OPSWAT executive leadership team of Rami Hazime and Saif AlRefai expertly explained how their 'prevention first' strategy differentiates them from security practitioners still advocating for a detection-based approach.
TERN is building AI workforce infrastructure to redefine healthcare capacity, says CEO
0 281Founder and CEO Avinav Nigam discusses TERN Group’s push to create a governed, predictive operating layer for healthcare recruitment, retention, …
BD unveils innovations in MedTech at World Health Expo Dubai 2026
0 345Taking center stage at BD’s booth (S15.B10) are its next-generation Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) technologies, including the HemoSphere Stream™ technology and the VitaWave Plus™ Cuff, alongside the HemoSpher Alta™ monitor.
Cisco advances agentic-era security with expanded SASE
0 331Cisco is announcing IOS XE 26, the latest version of the operating system that powers millions of networks globally.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of the CIO Leadership Awards 2026
0 305The 18th edition of the awards ceremony celebrates the thought-leaders, who constantly seek out new innovative practices that can aid in pioneering change within their organisations.