ISSUE # 307
CNME August 2017
SEWA chairman Dr Rashid Alleem on the technological transformation of Sharjah's critical infrastructure
Interview: Polycom's Marco Landi
Polycom’s president for the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, Marco Landi, shares his thoughts on the potential for video conferencing solutions in the GCC, and why traditional workspaces are being transformed by advancing work cultures and technologies in the APAC-EMEA territory.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25154SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Hexnode’s UAE data centre reinforces data sovereignty, compliance and customer trust
0 19Founder and CEO Apu Pavithran outlines how Hexnode’s new UAE-based infrastructure reinforces data sovereignty, compliance, and customer trust. Data sovereignty …
German audio specialist Neumann expands KH monitor line with advanced subwoofers
0 50German audio specialist strengthens its monitoring portfolio with DSP-powered solutions for stereo, surround, and immersive production. German pro audio manufacturer …
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI showcases cutting-edge portable gaming power
0 65Acer’s slim 16-inch laptop blends Intel Core Ultra 9 performance, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and AI-driven features into a …
“CEOs and boards are going to make the call where they say we need people back in the office.” – Dr. Tim Currie
0 111CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dr. Tim Currie, CEO of AI consulting company Nova, and author of the book …
Lenovo research shows that AI investments in healthcare industry soar by 169%
0 119Research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While …
Lebanon joins global tech race with appointment of its first Ministry of AI
0 195Lebanon has joined the global AI technology race, following the decision by the Lebanese government to form a new digital …
Razat Gaurav steers Planview towards a digital future of connected work
0 133The CEO of Planview charts a bold course in strategic portfolio management and digital product development, positioning the company as …
Cisco Talos Report: Cybercriminals shift methodology to go after trusted business partner email accounts
0 158Cisco Talos have published the findings of its Q2 2025 report, and whilst phishing remains the predominant access method, there …
UAE schools embrace AI for a knowledge first economy, says ASUS commercial head
0 258From adaptive learning tools to AI-powered devices, ASUS is helping drive the nation’s vision for education beyond 2071. The UAE’s …
“Technology is not the key differentiator, domain knowledge and process relevance are.” – Hannes Liebe, IFS
0 227CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Hannes Liebe, Regional President, APJMEA at IFS, to find why events like IFS …
Mecomed unveils digital health whitepaper to boost value-based healthcare in MEA
0 288Dubai — Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, has released its new whitepaper, The Role of …
Apple unveils iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Series, Apple Watch 11, and AirPods Pro 3
0 320With an all-new design powered by A19 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro features the best-ever performance, camera systems, and battery life …
“We are only scratching the surface of the problems that AI will help us to solve.” – Kamal Hathi, Splunk
0 199CNME Editor Mark Forker is reporting from Day 2 of .conf25 in Boston, where Kamal Hathi, SVP and General Manager …
“We must unlock the value of machine data to fuel the AI era.” – Jeetu Patel, Cisco
0 212CNME Editor Mark Forker is on the ground at .conf25, hosted by Splunk in Boston, where Jeetu Patel, President and …
Lenovo unveils full portfolio of AI-powered devices across consumer, business, mobile
0 264From enterprise-grade workstations to immersive gaming and next-gen Motorola smartphones, Lenovo’s latest portfolio underscores its vision of ‘Smarter AI for …
StarLink, Picus Security to power threat centric detection, validation of controls
0 421Dubai – StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, a Trusted Advisor for Cyber, Secure Cloud and Secure Networks solutions in the …
Rakuten Symphony validation with Nokia to deliver cloud-native telecom services for operators and enterprises
0 384Rakuten Symphony Inc., has announced that its Rakuten Cloud portfolio of products and solutions have been successfully validated with Nokia’s …
myAster expands to Abu Dhabi, RAK, Ajman and Sharjah through 24×7 Express delivery
0 203 Dubai — myAster, the region’s pioneering omnichannel healthcare platform by Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its pharmacy and wellness delivery …
The Arab Energy Fund delivers landmark issuance of $600 million on robust demand
0 183Riyadh — The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as APICORP, a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the …
Atiom on a mission to empower the ‘forgotten workforce’ of frontline staff in global hospitality sector
0 344CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Matt Spriegel, Co-Founder and CEO of Atiom, to find out more about the …
FIFAe and Lenovo set to power FIFAe finals with Legion Gaming Technology in Riyadh
0 572Dubai — FIFAe has announced that Lenovo’s Legion gaming technology will power its pinnacle esports competition in 2025. As the world’s …
Indiana Jones and Great Circle: The Order of Giants, other new titles get NVIDIA DLSS 4
0 319Dubai — This week, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation is coming to new titles, including Cronos: The New Dawn, Hell …
Opinion: The $2 billion AI gold rush, and why Elon Musk isn’t best pleased
0 330Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) has penned an exclusive op-ed for tahawultech.com, where he examines the impact of …
Khazna Data Centers secures $2.62bn in one of the region’s largest-ever financing deals
0 330Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, has announced that it has secured a $2.62 billion …
Security goes green: How sustainable materials are shaping product design
0 578 The global security industry is not immune to calls to embrace sustainability. Around the world, the introduction of new regulations …
Travel eSIM could represent a multi-billion-dollar opportunity
0 416Travel eSIM sector expected to be soaring opportunity.
U.S. removes TSMC’s ability to freely ship supplies to China
0 363U.S. revokes TSMC waiver to distribute chip supplies to China.
Nokia partners up on drone-based mobile coverage
0 311Optus and Nokia create a portable tower for mobile networks.
Commvault unveils Hyperscale solutions, reinforcing on-site cyber resilience
0 501Launches HyperScale Edge and Flex with a broad partner ecosystem, including Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Pure Storage, and VAST Data. Dubai …