ISSUE # 391
CNME March 2025
H.E Faraj Ali Bin Hamoodah and Fayez Ibbini, Co-Founders of Alpha Data, ring the bell, which signals the tech leader …
Lenovo
Patricia Wilkey, Senior Vice President, and General Manager of Lenovo Solutions and Services Group, details how the company is validating use-cases within 90 days.
Ericsson
Patrick Johansson, President - Market Area Middle East and Africa, at Ericsson, outlines how the Swedish ICT company is helping operators to monetize their networks.
Veeam
Tim Pfaelzer, General Manager, and Senior Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Veeam, says its $15bn market valuation gives them even greater credibility as they look to expand across the region.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25270SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Citi launches transformative AI Tools in the UAE
0 47This broad deployment demonstrates Citi's commitment to empowering its workforce with cutting-edge technology to drive efficiency and enhance service delivery on a global scale.
Bybit signs MOU with Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center to advance Vietnam’s Digital Asset Future
0 50The partnership is key to translating national strategies into local implementation, ensuring that the IFC model is both policy-flexible and risk-controlled - minimizing exposure to threats targeting digital asset ecosystems.
Redington showcases Next-Gen Innovation at COMEX 2025
0 51The highlights of Redington’s participation at COMEX 2025 included ‘The Bridge’, a unique initiative designed to connect global technology brands with local partners and create new avenues for growth.
The Middle East leads the global race to build sovereign AI platforms
0 65Kevin Dallas is responsible for all aspects of the EDB business globally. As CEO, Dallas accelerated the software company’s growth …
“Our collaboration with Grameenphone is a testament to our vision for the future of telecoms” – Sharad Sriwastawa, Rakuten Symphony
0 59Rakuten Symphony and Bangladesh-based mobile network operator Grameenphone, a Telenor Group Company, have announced that they will collaborate on a …
“Our Agentic AI can help users cut through the noise and focus on what matters most” – Eric S. Yuan, Zoom
0 96At this year’s Zoomtopia, Zoom Communications introduced a new era of productivity, intelligent collaboration, and connection, unveiling AI Companion 3.0, …
Chinese flying cars crash at air show rehearsal
0 73Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show.
China places a ban on the sale of Nvidia chips to domestic companies
0 73China bans domestic companies from buying Nvidia chips.
Nokia selects former Intel exec as new AI Officer
0 69Pallavi Mahajan has recently been appointed as the new Chief Technology and AI Officer for the Nokia Corporation. The former …
Intel adjusts 2025 operating expense after selling off stake in Altera
0 99Intel cuts 2025 operating expense after Altera sale.
Space42 and Viasat collaborate to launch Equatys venture
0 93Space42 and Viasat to launch Equatys venture with access to world’s largest coordinated Spectrum Block for global direct to device services.
A DEADLY DUO: Cisco report shows that identity threats continue to grow with AI adding complexity
0 104The Cisco Duo report has shown that identity threats are on the rise, and with AI adding a layer of …
“Our DEX platform is all about employee empowerment and delivering frictionless experiences.” – Ahmed Seleem, Nexthink
0 116CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Ahmed Seleem, VP, META at Nexthink, to learn more about how the AI-native company …
“AI Companion 3.0 is closing the gap between communication and execution.” – Mohannad AlKalash, Zoom
0 131CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Mohannad AlKalash, Vice President, Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan at Zoom Communications, during …
Inception launches seven AI-native products on Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace
0 152Seven AI-native products now available on Azure Marketplace, simplifying worldwide access to scalable and compliant AI solutions for enterprises. Dubai …
SpaceX considers D2D Starlink service
0 160SpaceX in talks with chip vendors over a potential D2D service.
AT&T expresses concerns surrounding copper theft
0 179AT&T cracks down on copper theft with hefty rewards.
ASUS redefines sovereign AI at inaugural ASUS AI Tech Summit in Dubai
0 162ASUS Redefines Sovereign AI with Next-Generation Professional Services at Inaugural ASUS AI Tech Summit in Dubai.
Kaspersky reports increased smartphone attacks in the first half of 2025
0 170The number of mobile banking trojans detected in the first half of 2025 is almost four times more than in the first half of 2024 and over two times more than in the second half of 2024.
AI stethoscopes could revolutionise heart health
0 182AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds.
HPE announces new cloud instance in the KSA for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform
0 301HPE announces new cloud instance in the KSA for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform.
iPhone Air suffers delayed China launch over SIM cards
0 259The launch of the Apple iPhone Air in China has been delayed.
Alphabet invests $6.8 billion in the UK’s AI infrastructure
0 278Google owner reveals a substantial AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit.
Nvidia accused of violating anti-monopoly law
0 250China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly breaches in 2020.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
0 269Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 355Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
0 271South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.