ISSUE # 389
CNME January 2025
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER TAKES A LOOK AT THE STARGATE PROJECT, THE $500BN INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THAT …
Mandiant
Jens Monrad, Head of Mandiant Intelligence for EMEA, outlines what the next phase of AI security is going to look like in 2025.
Group14
Rick Luebbe, Co-Founder and CEO of energy leader Group14, explains why silicon batteries can really drive the electrification process on a global scale.
Liferay
Moussalam Dalati, General Manager of MEA and France at Liferay, details the unique capabilities of its Digital Experience Platform, which he claims delivers 'seamless digital experiences'.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 24850SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Gewan Holding and IOPn forge alliance to drive UAE’s sovereign AI, blockchain future
0 52Abu Dhabi — The UAE-based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark …
New Samsung tablet to support both productivity and creativity
0 54Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
DeepSeek’s chip supplier sees revenue surge
0 51DeepSeek chip supplier Cambricon reports substantial profit jumps.
Apple strikes deal with audio streaming platform
0 41Apple focuses on push to deepen its audio offerings.
RetailGPT is democratising digital marketplaces and enabling smaller players to compete with industry giants
0 72CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder and Founder of RetailGPT, to find out how …
Tenable named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025
0 79Tenable Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
Axis Communications highlights the success of its multi-layered security approach with Moro Hub
0 110Axis Communications, a global leader in security and surveillance solutions, has spotlighted its partnership with Moro Hub—Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure …
AT&T acquires U.S. satellite service provider assets
0 110AT&T acquires the assets of EchoStar for $23 billion.
Trump believes other countries are targeting U.S. Tech Companies
0 125Trump threatens retaliation on countries targeting US tech.
Emirati women mark 50 years of progress by powering the UAE’s digital-first future
0 187On Emirati Women’s Day, Tahawultech marks five decades of achievements as women shape the UAE’s digital future through education, entrepreneurship, …
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Series sets a new standard for AI-powered business laptops
0 157Dubai — The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customisation to empower …
Global study shows that AI adoption is driving smarter and more resilient supply chains
0 140AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, according …
Trend Micro launches ‘Cybertron’ the first specialised LLM for the cybersecurity industry
0 151Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Designed to …
Anthropic opens up a fresh round of funding to support AI ambitions
0 165Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion.
“Today’s networks must do more than connect – they must understand, adapt and act.” Rami Rahim, HPE Networking
0 144HPE has announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps …
Australia records increase in scam-based financial losses
0 154Australia highlights sharp increase in scam losses.
TikTok looks to replace content moderation jobs with AI
0 186TikTok puts hundreds of content moderator jobs at risk in the UK.
SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership
0 124SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership to expand into the MEA Region.
Cisco identifies top cyber-safeguards for healthcare organisations
0 149Aiming to help UAE healthcare organisations build resilience, protect patient data, and maintain trust in the digital era.
Announcing the RNS Cyber Defense Roadshow 2025
0 200The roadshow will take place in Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025 and in Dubai on September 16, 2025, anchored by the theme “Cybersecurity Reimagined: Zero Trust in the Era of AI Evolution”
Chinese regulators express concern over Nvidia AI chips
0 196China issues warning concerning Nvidia AI chips.
Apple in discussions with Google over custom AI model
0 189Apple ponders a pivot to Google's Gemini AI to help overhaul Siri.
Meta pauses hiring AI engineers
0 166Meta Platforms hits the brakes on their recent AI hiring frenzy.
Cognite expands global footprint to accelerate Industrial AI adoption in the region
0 274Cognite expands global footprint with new Abu Dhabi entity to accelerate Industrial AI adoption in the region.