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CNME July 2016
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 29700SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
CoinMENA FZE and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement in UAE
0 19The agreement reflects growing collaboration between regulated digital asset firms and established financial institutions in the UAE. Dubai — CoinMENA …
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 expands colour range in UAE with new Berry Purple edition
0 19Dubai – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has expanded the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 lineup in the UAE with the introduction …
AI infrastructure growth is rewriting rules of data centre design, says Equinix MENA MD
0 36Equinix’s Kamel Al Tawil discusses the cooling, power, and sustainability challenges shaping the future of AI-ready digital infrastructure in the …
Tenable unveils AI-powered cloud detection and response capabilities
0 34Tenable One Cloud Exposure expands enterprise-wide risk visibility with new cloud detection and response (CDR) capabilities.
Dubai Chamber supports launch of 32 Apps via Create Apps Accelerator Programme
0 34Accelerator programme forms part of the Create Apps Championship held under the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative Saeed Al Gergawi: “The programme …
Samsung and Google are potentially in talks for next-gen AI chip
0 37The reports are the latest indication Google is looking to reduce its reliance on TSMC.
Nvidia looks to regain ground in China with the Vera CPU
0 43Broader adoption, however, is likely to hinge on software compatibility and the willingness of Chinese operators to move workloads away from domestic AI silicon.
AT&T expands its 400G network
0 41AT&T noted the ability to avoid stitching together multiple smaller circuits as workloads grow is a key benefit for the service.
Tech leaders send a unified signal that trust, not intelligence, will win in the epic AI innovation race
0 47The next phase of AI will not be won by the companies building the smartest models. It will be won by those who build the trust layer that enables AI to operate at scale.
Censys names EVAD as distribution partner for Middle East and Africa
0 41Partnership expands regional access to the Censys Platform, bringing Internet intelligence, threat hunting, and security operations use cases and external …
Delinea integrates with Cyera to prioritise data-aware identity security in AI era
0 39New integration connects privileged identity access to sensitive data exposure intelligence in one unified view, prioritising the highest-risk threats Dubai – Delinea, the identity …
NetApp, Cisco partner to boost defense-in-depth for enterprise cyber resilience
0 78New NetApp Splunk SOAR playbook helps contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss. Dubai – NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure …
AVEVA collaborates with Snowflake to accelerate Industrial AI and unify IT/OT Data Ecosystems
0 80The new capabilities enable a future-ready industrial data architecture designed to support AI-driven operations, cross-enterprise collaboration, and the development of more autonomous industrial systems.
Ericsson and Verizon highlight private 5G service
0 82It is designed to deliver ultra-low latency and high reliability for real-time applications.
Salesforce looks to acquire AI customer service specialist Fin
0 83The deal is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions including potential customary price adjustments.
UK to enact under-16 social media ban
0 82The proposal will be brought to Parliament by the end of the year, with measures due to come into force in spring 2027.
Cisco reports on AI network pressures
0 92The report surveyed more than 3,472 CIOs and technology leaders across 15 countries.
The Cyber Burnout Paradox: Why the “Skills Shortage” is really a funding problem
0 81These environments demonstrate that when trust, autonomy, and realistic funding are present, burnout is not inevitable.
Middle East CEOs redesign leadership teams for AI era, says IBM study
0 85New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value shows 89% of surveyed regional organisations are embedding AI across multiple …
Multimodal AI is critical, says Zebra Technologies Director
0 206If the IoT is a system of record, then ambient intelligence is a system of reality that reflects the moment the worker finds themselves in.
Anthropic partners with Tata to accelerate enterprise AI adoption
0 207The two companies will jointly go to market with AI capabilities across financial services, public services, life sciences, healthcare, aviation, telecom, and medtech.
Ericsson unveils software subscription for telco-grade AI models
0 206Initial functions include AI-powered scheduler for link adaptation, beamforming and multi-layer coordination.
Nokia makes an addition to its NSP with an agentic AI framework
0 190The vendor announced the first agent able to use the framework is a troubleshooting bot designed to help operators identify the root causes of problems faster and resolve complex issues.
Telefonica recycled over 4 million devices in 2025
0 228Telefonica recently revealed it had reused or recycled over 4 million devices in 2025, a significant number as the operator …
Cequence Security’s zero trust approach to AI security becomes the industry standard
0 193Cequence’s AI Gateway delivers by extending zero trust security into the heart of agent operations.
Blockmaze targets $600 trillion opportunity as real-world assets move on-chain: CEO
0 197Dubai — The UAE is emerging as one of the world’s leading tokenisation and blockchain hubs, supported by its advanced …
DCO launches Global Expert Community to accelerate international digital cooperation
0 262New global platform mobilises specialised expertise and collective action to advance high-impact digital initiatives across DCO Member States and beyond. …
Backup alone is no longer enough, says Synology official
0 217If critical systems went down tonight, the real question for any organisation would not be whether backup copies exist. It …
CPX unveils new brand identity to signal next phase of growth
0 215New strategic vision shifts focus from defence to enablement, empowering organisations to innovate securely in an AI-driven world.
