ISSUE # 380
CNME March 2024
CNME spoke to the leadership team at Terminus International, who explained how the Chinese AIoT leader is on a mission …
HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networking's Alain Carpentier and Sherifa Hady discuss how their product portfolio can drive digital transformation across the KSA at LEAP 2024.
Lenovo
Ashley Woodbridge, CTO Infrastructure Solutions Group META, at Lenovo, has outlined how the company is going to focus on delivering a 'hybrid AI' experience for their customers.
Oman Housing Bank
Raid Mohamed Backer Al-Lawati, AGM - Head of IT & Digital at Oman Housing Bank, details the cloud transformation journey that the company undertook in partnership witn Cloud4C
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26501SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Splunk report shows observability is a major business catalyst
0 14Findings show observability boosts employee productivity for nearly three‑quarters of respondents, and for nearly two‑thirds, it drives revenue growth and helps shape product roadmaps.
Quantum reality check: Race to secure data has already begun
0 18QuantumGate’s Janne Hirvimies warns that harvested data is already at risk — and organisations must accelerate their post-quantum readiness now.
ABB opens AI and digital solutions training center in UAE to boost energy transition
0 1Dubai — ABB, global technology leader in electrification and automation, has opened a US$2m training and customer experience facility in …
The UAE Cybersecurity Council and QuantumGate collaborate on 3 new programs
0 17Collaboration expands across the National Information Assurance Program, National Cybersecurity Index Platform, and the National Post-Quantum Migration Program.
DXC expands SAP capabilities in region with projects in the KSA and Egypt
0 93Investments in talent, innovation, and regional delivery capabilities to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI-powered innovation.
33% of database admins eye career move as demands increase
0 103Survey finds one in three DBAs eye career move as demands on role increase.
Tenable Co-CEO Mark Thurmond to provide keynote at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 95Attendees are invited to join the keynote address and visit the Tenable booth for live demonstrations of the industry-defining AI-powered Tenable One Exposure Management Platform.
Back by Popular Demand: The Best of Experience 2025
0 78Available across four time zones—including a dedicated META session at 11:00 AM UAE—this is your chance to join the global DEX conversation and see what’s inspiring IT leaders heading into 2026.
“Payments have always been about trust, but they are being redefined by technology.” – Alistair Lukies, Endava
0 133Endava and Paysafe, a leading payments platform, have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to bring smarter payments and next-generation community …
Informatica announces three new strategic innovations with Microsoft
0 150Informatica, a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, has announced three strategic innovations with Microsoft. The announcement, at the …
“Arabic support for Agentforce is a major milestone for the region.” Mohammed Alkhotani, Salesforce
0 154Salesforce, a global leader in AI CRM, has announced the launch of Agentforce in Arabic, marking a significant milestone in …
92% of industry leaders say geopolitical shifts are increasing data sovereignty risks
0 190New research reveals majority of global industry leaders are reconsidering data strategies amid rising uncertainties and threats.
Frontline investments unlock productivity and profit for manufacturers
0 179New insights and industry sentiment suggest the frontline is becoming a c-suite priority.
OpenText unveils next-generation AI Data Platform
0 213New platform addresses the region’s critical need to transition AI pilots into enterprise-wide value with trusted, context-aware intelligence.
Huawei outlines 5G-A and AI Telecom vision for the GCC Region at MWC25 Doha
0 203Huawei outlines 3A strategy: 5G-A, standalone, and AI to drive 4-7% telecom growth and new revenue models in the GCC.
Amazon invests billions on AI for U.S. agencies
0 188AWS stated the buildout is meant to develop custom AI services, optimise datasets and improve workforce productivity. The cloud giant currently serves more than 11,000 government entities.
MWC25 Doha celebrates MENA potential
0 195Findings indicate MWC25 Doha host country Qatar ranks highest worldwide for enterprise use of AI, big data and private 5G.
T-Mobile looks to strengthen digital transformation with the T-Life app
0 183The app is also in use across T-Mobile’s retail stores and customer care centres.
Nokia to accelerate AI-ready infrastructure in the U.S.
0 150Nokia positioned the investment as key to delivering more secure, energy-efficient, AI-ready networks, arguing it will help the U.S. and its allies maintain competitiveness as AI booms.
Sophos showcases cybersecurity and threat detection capabilities at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 161Sophos will showcase the integration of Taegis (Secureworks) XDR and MDR and next-generation SIEM capabilities within Sophos Central, delivering a unified platform for advanced detection, response, and analytics.
ESET to showcase advanced cybersecurity solutions at Black Hat MEA 2025
0 128ESET’s presence at the event reflects its continued commitment to strengthening cybersecurity resilience across Saudi Arabia as organisations accelerate digital transformation, cloud modernisation, and data-driven growth.
OPSWAT to show mobile cybersecurity mini lab, media scanning kiosk at Black Hat MEA
0 143Riyadh — OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, will participate in Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2025 with demonstrations of …
Nemetschek Group accelerates digital transformation at Big 5 Global 2025
0 154With a portfolio of brands trusted by millions of users worldwide, Nemetschek Group continues to lead the way in driving digital transformation, sustainability, and collaboration across the global AEC/O sector.
Revibe raises $17m to accelerate expansion of refurbished-electronics marketplace
0 197Dubai — Revibe, the fast-growing marketplace for refurbished electronics, has raised $17 million in a new funding round led by Partech, with participation …
Galaxy S25 Edge sets new benchmarks for design, AI, and performance in Gulf region
0 136Samsung Gulf Electronics’ Fadi Abu Shamat discusses how regional consumers are shaping the evolution of the company’s ultra-slim flagship and …
False confidence, real consequences: Why it’s time to rethink file scanning in business
0 160Dubai —Every day, across every industry, files flow through the arteries of enterprise IT. Millions of these transfers are at …
Cisco and Comstor executives discuss their strategic priorities for Qatar
0 217Hasan Khan - General Manager, Cisco Qatar, Sameena Naaz - Distribution Account Manager, Cisco Emerging Gulf & Qatar and Renton D’Souza, Vice President, Comstor MEA, discuss their roles as digital transformation enablers for Qatar in this exclusive interview.
Kyivstar activates Starlink D2D in Ukraine
0 192The operator highlighted the importance of the technology amid the country’s ongoing war with Russia, stating it will be crucial in regions facing prolonged blackouts, recently de-occupied territories undergoing network restoration and areas used for rescue and humanitarian missions.
Cisco and IBM embark on a quantum computing effort
0 220Cisco and IBM’s collaboration on network distributed quantum computing will involve researching ways to transmit qubits over long distances.