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 26312SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
MWC25 Doha makes a final registration call as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers gather
0 8GSMA MWC25 Doha: Final call for registration for inaugural event, as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers prepare to convene in Doha.
Lockheed Martin announces senior leadership appointment of Daniel Mouton
0 11Abu Dhabi — Daniel Mouton has been named vice president and chief executive for Lockheed Martin Middle East based in …
SelfDrive Mobility launches SIA — region’s first conversational AI car rental booking
0 24SelfDrive Intelligence Assistant (SIA) becomes the region’s first commercially launched conversational AI for car rentals, supporting 40+ languages and setting …
Ericsson steps up their investment in India
0 23Ericsson adds a new RAN unit to its Bengaluru based R&D centre.
Emirates to bring ultra-fast connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft
0 29Emirates to offer free, super high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi for its customers starting with its first Boeing 777 commercial flight on …
Verizon to cut workforce as part of restructuring efforts
0 27Verizon is reportedly looking to cut 15,000 jobs.
UAE secures top global spot at ‘Olympics of Robotics’, outshining 193 nations
0 32Young Emirati innovators outshine 193 nations, showcasing the power of STEM, creativity, and national ambition. Dubai — Team UAE was felicitated …
Apple launches support for mini app developers
0 37Apple launches a new programme designed for mini app developers.
Australian critical infrastructure at risk of ‘high impact sabotage’
0 32Australia's security chief believes they are at risk of 'high-impact sabotage' from China.
IFS Industrial X Unleashed: “The future is not coming, it is already here.” – Mohamed Kande, PwC
0 131Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman of PwC, has declared that the future is not coming, it is already here, during a …
Grovy Developers elevates smart living with AURA’s fully integrated home ecosystem
0 126CEO Abhishek Jalan explains how the developer’s design-first approach to home automation is shaping buyer expectations and redefining security, sustainability, …
Mastercard and Circle expand stablecoin settlement capabilities across EEMEA
0 185The payments giant’s partnership with Circle marks a pivotal step in bringing regulated digital currencies into mainstream commerce across emerging …
The EU raises concerns over Google’s spam policy
0 177Google is facing an EU antitrust investigation over its spam policy.
Bringing partner information together with one centralised tool
0 144Rashad Baradi, Country Distribution Manager, Cisco - KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor - KSA, explore the role of Cisco's new Partner Experience Platform and how it centralises every piece of critical partner information into a single interface.
NTT uses genAI to enable highly personalised marketing
0 190NTT's genAI large action model helps personalise promotions.
Deutsche Telekom sees increased momentum in fibre-to-the-home uptake
0 173Deutsche Telekom sees a boost in U.S. operations and fibre at home adoption.
Microsoft to invest in Portuguese AI Data Centre
0 183Microsoft to commit $10 Billion into an AI data centre located in Portugal.
IFS announce world-first partnership with Anthropic to drive new era of ‘Industrial AI Applied’
0 229CNME Editor Mark Forker was in attendance at Industrial X Unleashed, an inaugural event hosted by IFS, which kicked off earlier …
Apple announces record iPhone shipments to India
0 196Apple registers record smartphone growth in India.
Huawei sets a new company record for IP deals
0 198Huawei reveals a total of $630 Million revenue from IP deals.
Anthropic AI races to secure more compute power
0 216The initiative aligns with US President Donald Trump’s AI action plan, which aims to maintain U.S. leadership in AI.
Is quantum computing the next AI?
0 198Zoe Kleinman, a Technology editor at the BBC, demystifies quantum computing and evaluates whether it has the potential to become the next big technology trend.
Genetec highlights the role physical security plays in IT infrastructure protection
0 246Genetec Highlights the Essential Role of Physical Security in IT Infrastructure Protection.
Ericsson and e& launch the second cohort of Excelerate&
0 227Ericsson and e& relaunch Excelerate&, a 12-month program that provides training and mentorship across 5G, cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven networks, business strategy and industry exposure.
Trading in milliseconds: The critical role of speed, flash storage to shape finance sector
0 205In today’s global financial markets, speed is paramount. When transactions are measured in milliseconds and decisions are made in real-time, …
Nothing introduces Phone (3a) Lite: Bringing latest style and innovation to more users
0 231Dubai — Nothing today unveiled Phone (3a) Lite, an exciting new smartphone designed to make the distinctive Nothing experience available …
T-Mobile to support CNN with SuperMobile
0 245T-Mobile US signs an enterprise deal with news broadcaster CNN.
Anthropic AI looks to expand presence in Europe
0 231Anthropic AI looks to expand their reach across Europe with the establishment of new offices.
Apple aims to boost satellite capabilities
0 224Apple is preparing to implement major satellite-powered upgrades for its devices.