ISSUE # 388
CNME CNME December 2024
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER EXAMINES WHAT THE INCOMING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND THE ESCALATION OF ECONOMIC TENSIONS BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND BEIJING …
Kaspersky partner with UAE cybersecurity council for a report designed to tackle the complexities of 'digital parenting'
Kaspersky, in collaboration with
the UAE Cyber Security Council, hasreleased a report entitled “GrowingUp Online”, exploring the nuances ofchildren’s online behavior and offeguidance to parents navigating thecomplexities of digital parenting.
The report dives into several
EXPANDING THEIR KINGDOM
Daniel Shepherd, Deputy Editor of CNME, engaged in an insightful conversation
with Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, to discuss the company's ambitious vision
for the future, their strategic expansion into Riyadh, and the transformative plans
they have set in motion for 2025 and beyond.
TRAINING DAY
Thibault Dousson, Director, META, Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo, has
highlighted some key trends from their Global CIO report for 2024, in an exclusive
thought leadership feature for December’s edition of CNME. Some of the key
trends that have emerged from the report is the fact that employees from across
the Gulf region want training in Gen AI.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 22919SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Pure Storage technologies help The Saudi Investment Bank to modernise and transform customer experiences
0 13Pure Storage has announced that The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB), a leading wholesale, retail and commercial bank in Saudi Arabia, …
G42 partners with Italian company to deploy Europe’s largest AI compute cluster
0 18In a major step toward deepening the UAE-Italy strategic relations, G42, the leading AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, through …
Cynalytica pioneers cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure protection
0 22 The company’s groundbreaking platform provides passive, real-time monitoring for industrial control systems, addressing deep-rooted cybersecurity blind spots in critical infrastructure. …
IBM partners with University of Sharjah on new app designed to promote sustainable agriculture
0 39The University of Sharjah has partnered with IBM on a new mobile application called My FarmWell, which is designed to …
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer
0 34Doerr brings nearly three decades of experience building and scaling security products at some of the world’s most respected technology companies, including Microsoft and, most recently, Google Cloud.
BeamSec launches MailX at GISEC 2025
0 38Real-Time Awareness Meets Real-Time Defence: Inside BeamSec’s Dual AI Launch.
How Immersive Environments are Changing Hospitality, Retail, and Public Spaces
0 35Bahir Omar, Founder & MD Virtuwall explores how projection technology, digital art, and interactive media are reshaping hotels, malls, and public areas to enhance engagement and storytelling.
Qlik launches new Open Lakehouse
0 58The fully managed Apache Iceberg solution delivers real-time scale, 5x faster queries, and cross-engine access — with up to 50% lower costs.
Empowering HR for global growth on International HR Day
0 58HR professionals lead the charge in fostering innovation, growth, and inclusivity, driving organisational success in a rapidly evolving world. Human …
“You need the right data to get the outcomes you want, AI is not magic, it’s maths.” – Dave Wright, ServiceNow
0 156CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, during Knowledge 25 in Las Vegas, to …
Qualys selects Teksalah to join mROC Partner Alliance
0 77Launch of inaugural mROC Alliance Partners marks key milestone in advancing Qualys’ global ROC ecosystem – making cyber risk management scalable, measurable, and business-aligned.
NTT DATA Unveils Smart AI AgentTM Ecosystem
0 83NTT DATA Unveils Smart AI AgentTM Ecosystem, Revolutionising Industry Solutions with Intelligent Automation and Strategic Alliances.
President Trump brokers deal with UAE to build largest AI campus outside of the United States
0 155US President Donald Trump has brokered a deal that will see the creation of the largest AI campus outside of …
CrowdStrike highlights AI innovations shaping cyber defence at GISEC 2025
0 191Yassin Watlal, Head of System Engineering and Solutions Architect META at CrowdStrike, shares key takeaways from GISEC 2025, shedding light …
Qualcomm and e& collaborate on Edge AI technologies to drive transformation in UAE
0 173Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and e& today announced a strategic collaboration to help drive technological development and commercialization across a broad …
AI takes centre stage at Customer Experience Live Show Middle East 2025
0 196Customer Experience Live Intelligence Report 2025 reveals 89% of organisations are investing in AI-powered experiences and predictive analytics as companies move from reactive service to intelligent, adaptive engagement.
Cisco expands partnership with Saudi Arabia
0 447Cisco to partner with Saudi Arabia’s new HUMAIN AI enterprise to power AI infrastructure and ecosystem growth.
Vertiv to supply Polar’s data centre in Norway
0 143Vertiv to Deliver AI-Ready Infrastructure Solutions for Polar’s Cutting-Edge Data Centre in Norway.
Proofpoint signs agreement to acquire HornetSecurity
0 166Strategic acquisition marks significant milestone in advancing Proofpoint’s mission to deliver human-centric security solutions to businesses of all sizes across the globe.
ManageEngine unveils AI-powered unified cybersecurity solutions at GISEC Global 2025
0 165Empowering Middle East organisations with integrated, proactive cybersecurity.
AWS, e&, and UAE Cybersecurity Council launch the ‘UAE Sovereign Launchpad’
0 748Partnership offers sovereign-by-design cloud and AI solutions endorsed by the UAE Cybersecurity Council Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, …
“In an industry where everyone agrees that survival depends on technology, the time to act is now.” – Maggie Slowik, IFS
0 206Maggie Slowik and Andrew Burton, Global Industry Directors at IFS, have co-authored a compelling op-ed that examines why enterprises need …
“Endava plays a critical role in helping organisations realise the full potential of Agentspace.” – Andrew Rossiter, Endava
0 217Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, has announced it is …
Qlik announces new embedded AI features
0 217Discovery agent, advanced forecasting, data preparation, and writeback — all in one platform, built to close the gap between insight and impact.
Kaspersky’s Cyber Immunity protects critical infrastructure, shapes the future of security
0 205Toufic Derbass, Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa at Kaspersky, sheds light on the challenges of securing …
Bybit surpasses 70 million users
0 226Bybit Hits 70M Users as It Accelerates Institutional Adoption and Global Compliance.
Tenable champions proactive cybersecurity with business-aligned exposure management
0 220Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable, outlines how exposure management, AI, and unified data are transforming cyber defence strategies in the Middle East.
Nozomi Networks enhances critical infrastructure security amid evolving cyber threats
0 208Anton Shipulin, Industrial Cybersecurity Evangelist at Nozomi Networks, discusses the company's approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure and addressing the rise of AI-driven cyber risks.
“We are committed to supporting G42’s transformative vision for AI.” – Chuck Robbins, Cisco
0 227G42 has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cisco, the global leader in networking and security, …