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 25227SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Inception launches seven AI-native products on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace
0 45Seven AI-native products now available on Azure Marketplace, simplifying worldwide access to scalable and compliant AI solutions for enterprises. Dubai …
SpaceX considers D2D Starlink service
0 76SpaceX in talks with chip vendors over a potential D2D service.
AT&T expresses concerns surrounding copper theft
0 76AT&T cracks down on copper theft with hefty rewards.
ASUS redefines sovereign AI at inaugural ASUS AI Tech Summit in Dubai
0 79ASUS Redefines Sovereign AI with Next-Generation Professional Services at Inaugural ASUS AI Tech Summit in Dubai.
Kaspersky reports increased smartphone attacks in the first half of 2025
0 84The number of mobile banking trojans detected in the first half of 2025 is almost four times more than in the first half of 2024 and over two times more than in the second half of 2024.
AI stethoscopes could revolutionise heart health
0 88AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds.
HPE announces new cloud instance in the KSA for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform
0 200HPE announces new cloud instance in the KSA for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform.
iPhone Air suffers delayed China launch over SIM cards
0 171The launch of the Apple iPhone Air in China has been delayed.
Alphabet invests $6.8 billion in the UK’s AI infrastructure
0 198Google owner reveals a substantial AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit.
Nvidia accused of violating anti-monopoly law
0 172China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly breaches in 2020.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
0 180Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 256Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
0 200South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.
AirPod Pro 3 translation feature blocked in the EU
0 194Apple blocks AirPod translation function in the EU.
Zebra Technologies to launch its Frontline AI Summit
0 211Zebra Technologies Showcases AI for the Frontline at Inaugural Frontline AI Summit.
OpenAI signs MoU with Microsoft
0 247Microsoft and OpenAI are poised to agree on fresh terms as talks continue.
RealVNC announces strategic partnership with Sariya Information Technology
0 196RealVNC Announces Strategic Partnership with Sariya Information Technology to Enhance Remote Access Solutions in the Middle East.
Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor
0 161Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor to deliver advanced Privileged Access Management Solutions across Middle East and Africa.
Organisations are struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security challenges
0 215Tenable Research shows organisations struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security Challenges.
Kaspersky warns of a credential-stealing campaign on Facebook
0 154The malware itself steals passwords, cookies, screenshots, as well as cryptocurrency wallet data.
Hexnode’s UAE data centre reinforces data sovereignty, compliance and customer trust
0 357Founder 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 168German 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 190Acer’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 245CNME 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 236Research 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 342Lebanon 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 343The 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 269Cisco Talos have published the findings of its Q2 2025 report, and whilst phishing remains the predominant access method, there …