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 26356SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
BMC Helix named an Enterprise Service Management Leader by Forrester
0 89BMC Helix achieves the highest scores possible in 17 criteria, including vision, roadmap, innovation, agentic AI development and orchestration, partner ecosystem, analytics/dashboards, and many more.
Magna AI sets new benchmark for secure and scalable enterprise AI, says CEO
0 91Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding combine strengths to deliver an end-to-end AI platform designed for real-world, regulated environments. …
The Cisco 360 Partner Program helps partners to maximise profitability
0 100Co-designed with Cisco partners, the program introduces new specialisations, bonuses, and resources to help partners deliver the full power of Cisco’s innovation.
WhatsApp to explore third-party messaging support
0 101Users in the region will see an opt-in prompt. If enabled, they will be able to share messages, images, voice notes, videos and files with users on the two partner apps, with group chat support slated to follow.
Anthropic uncovers AI cyberespionage operation
0 101Anthropic detected a highly sophisticated cyber espionage campaign, attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group, according to a report from the AI player.
Could a CEO shakeup be in store for Apple?
0 103Apple is not expected to confirm any transition until after it reports quarterly earnings in late January, though no final decision has been made.
Samsung invests in HVAC technologies
0 105Samsung’s move into the HVAC space certainly appears well timed. The new unit could give the conglomerate a steadier revenue stream than the mercurial semiconductor segment.
UAE’s new AI Centre of Excellence unites academia, industry to advance sovereign AI
0 118Dubai — The UAE has entered a pivotal new phase in its technology journey with the launch of the AI …
AI to help doctors diagnose broken bones
0 154AI Technology has the potential to help doctors find and fix broken bones in UK pilot scheme.
Gaming giant Valve unveils new Steam Machine console
0 163Valve the PC gaming company unveils a new console product, the Steam Machine, that could shake up the landscape dominated by Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation.
Huawei stresses the need for AI patent rules
0 167Huawei Chief highlights the need for fresh AI patent rules in order to protect the entire open-source ecosystem.
SK Telecoms divides operations to pursue AI transformation
0 182SK Telecom restructures operations into MNO, AI units to help speed up digital transformation aims.
OPSWAT collaborates with NetApp to strengthen file security for organisations
0 218Integration of OPSWAT’s file security tools with NetApp’s storage platform helps mitigate file-borne threats at the storage layer without disrupting workflows.
Informatica partners with Emirates Flight Catering to build a data-driven catering operation
0 211Partnership aims to strengthen EKFC’s digital foundation with cloud-based Master Data Management, enhancing efficiency, transparency and sustainability across an operation that serves over 225,000 meals daily.
MWC25 Doha makes a final registration call as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers gather
0 236GSMA 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 151Abu 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 185SelfDrive 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 154Ericsson 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 178Emirates 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 161Verizon is reportedly looking to cut 15,000 jobs.
UAE secures top global spot at ‘Olympics of Robotics’, outshining 193 nations
0 184Young 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 201Apple launches a new programme designed for mini app developers.
Australian critical infrastructure at risk of ‘high impact sabotage’
0 149Australia'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 256Mohamed 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 220CEO 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 301The 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 263Google is facing an EU antitrust investigation over its spam policy.
Bringing partner information together with one centralised tool
0 226Rashad 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 267NTT's genAI large action model helps personalise promotions.