ISSUE # 384
CNME August 2024
OSSAMA EL SAMADONI, GENERAL MANAGER – GBM DUBAI, TELLS CNME HOW THE TECHNOLOGY LEADER HAS BUILT AN ‘ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK’ INSTEAD …
Mobile Ecosystem Forum
Claire Maslen, Programme Director for Commerce and Payments, at Mobile Ecosystem Forum, believes that digital wallets need to leverage the capabilities provided by AI and become more intelligent.
VFS Global
Rocío Ávila, Data Protection Officer at VFS Global, stresses the need for organizations to have an agile privacy framework to manage ever evolving data protection procedures.
HP Poly
Bob Aoun, Director of Sales at HP Poly, believes that AI can firmly reimagine and redefine the way we work.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25184SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 47Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
0 43South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.
AirPod Pro 3 translation feature blocked in the EU
0 40Apple blocks AirPod translation function in the EU.
Zebra Technologies to launch its Frontline AI Summit
0 44Zebra Technologies Showcases AI for the Frontline at Inaugural Frontline AI Summit.
OpenAI signs MoU with Microsoft
0 51Microsoft and OpenAI are poised to agree on fresh terms as talks continue.
RealVNC announces strategic partnership with Sariya Information Technology
0 46RealVNC Announces Strategic Partnership with Sariya Information Technology to Enhance Remote Access Solutions in the Middle East.
Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor
0 44Sectona 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 53Tenable Research shows organisations struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security Challenges.
Kaspersky warns of a credential-stealing campaign on Facebook
0 50The 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 170Founder 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 98German 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 115Acer’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 174CNME 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 171Research 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 266Lebanon 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 212The 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 207Cisco 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 346From 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 272CNME 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 484Dubai — 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 418With 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 243CNME 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 258CNME 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 320From enterprise-grade workstations to immersive gaming and next-gen Motorola smartphones, Lenovo’s latest portfolio underscores its vision of ‘Smarter AI for …
StarLink and Picus Security to power threat centric detection, validation of controls
0 469Dubai – 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 431Rakuten 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
0 247 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 225Riyadh — 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 389CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Matt Spriegel, Co-Founder and CEO of Atiom, to find out more about the …