ISSUE # 393
CNME May 2025
Padam Kafle, Head of Innovation at Aster Hospitals UAE, talks about how the loss of his brother at just 26 …
Ericsson
Majda Lahlo, President of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, has called on more to be done to bridge the digital divide across the African continent.
SandboxAQ
Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering at SandboxAQ, highlights the importance of their partnership with Aramco, and why LQMs, and not LLMs are the models best designed to tackle the world's biggest challenges.
IBM
Shukri Eid, General Manager of IBM Gulf, Levant and Pakistan, outlines the importance of Dubai AI Week, and the need for stakeholders to come together to develop greater governance on AI.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25780SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
UAE’s AI and cybersecurity vision driving global digital excellence
0 19Ahmad Alhai, CEO and Co-Founder of Comply LLC, reflects on three decades of Dubai’s digital transformation — from desert sands to a digital-first nation — and shares insights on how visionary leadership, smart infrastructure, and continuous upskilling are shaping the UAE’s future-ready talent and technology ecosystem.
StarLink celebrates 20 years in business with launch of new 5-year strategy
0 22Ahmed Diab, Chief Operating Officer at StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to discuss their new 5-year strategy, 20 years in business and the benefits of their AI-driven platform.
Almoayyed Computers Middle East champions a tailored approach to AI adoption
0 21Almoayyed Computers Middle East (ACME) is taking a customer-centric approach to help organisations in the region navigate their AI journey, shared Amit Mehta, Head of Software Business.
Identity is the New Frontline of Cyber Defence in the Age of AI
0 22With the cybersecurity landscape transforming rapidly, Art Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer at Delinea, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is both amplifying opportunity and threat and why identity is emerging as the new frontline in cyber defence, in an interview with Tahawul Tech.
PNY signs Global Computers as strategic partner for Removable Storage Solutions
0 23PNY strengthens its presence in the UAE by partnering with Global Computers to expand access to Advanced Removable Storage Solutions.
“The distribution centre will rapidly increase our time to market strategy across the UAE.” – Moninder Jain, Logitech
0 21Moninder Jain, VP and Head - Global Emerging Markets at Logitech, discussed the significance of their new UAE distribution centre, which will significantly accelerate their time to market.
Redefining possibilities in the Digital Era
0 24Mahoud Nimer, President, StarLink, discusses their future aspirations and the limitless possibilities the Digital Era grants them in this exclusive interview.
Dubai Health using AI to redefine the way we think about healthcare
0 27Qasim AbuHantash, Director of Digital & AI BRM at Dubai Health, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about how they are leveraging technologies like AI to transform patient experiences in the healthcare industry.
Epson: new-generation Smart solutions and the quest for Sustainability
0 29Veronica Martin spoke to Neil Colquhoun, President at Epson META-CW Asia, during GITEX 2025 about how Epson is evolving enterprise solutions to support digital transformation, hybrid learning, and eco-efficient printing across government, corporate, and education sectors.
Sber joins Global Tech Leaders at GITEX GLOBAL
0 33At the exhibition, Sber and its partner companies showcased their key AI solutions and informed visitors about the upcoming AI Journey conference, which will take place from November 19 to 21 in Moscow.
Forescout highlights the urgency of securing connected devices
0 39With the digital and physical worlds becoming increasingly interconnected, organisations are under constant pressure to secure the latest devices and …
Hitachi Vantara focused on harnessing the power of partners to continue growth across the Middle East
0 37Nigel Seddon, VP Northern Region at Hitachi Vantara, told CNME Editor Mark Forker that the company will continue to incentivise its channel ecosystem through new enablement programs to continue the phenomenal growth they've enjoyed across the Gulf over the last 2-3 years.
Human connection meets AI innovation at GITEX 2025
0 32Ben McDonald, CEEMETA Channel Marketing Director at Dell Technologies, discusses how AI, sustainability, and digital transformation continue to shape the modern workplace, highlighting Dell’s commitment to open standards and customer choice across the Middle East.
HP Workforce Experience Platform redefining productivity in the workplace
0 44Peter Oganesean, Managing Director Middle East and East Africa at HP, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to outline how their Work Experience Platform is transforming experiences, the capabilities of its AI PCs – and the importance of the digital inclusion initiatives in the form of HOPE AND Gaming Garage.
Quest Software invests in AI Platform Capabilities
0 44Rogier Egberink, VP, Sales, Quest and Paul Virgili, VP, Sales, Quest, outline the value of AI as a driver of economic diversification and the $350 million commitment made to their own platform in this exclusive interview.
Tenable drives next-gen cyber resilience with AI-powered exposure management
0 40Bernard Montel, Technical Director for EMEA at Tenable, explains how AI-driven exposure management is enabling organisations to stay ahead of evolving threats, secure fragmented attack surfaces, and adopt a proactive approach to prevention in the age of AI.
Benefides Consulting bridges strategy and execution at Gitex Global 2025
0 43Shaji John, Founder and Principal Consultant at Benefides Consulting, shares how the firm’s UAE-rooted vision and execution-driven model are empowering …
Fortinet outline how AI is helping their customers to detect, react and respond to cyberthreats
0 40Tony Zabaneh, Director of Systems Engineering, Middle East South, at Fortinet, explained to CNME Editor Mark Forker, how the cybersecurity leader is infusing AI into its product portfolio to enhance the resilience it provides to its large global customer base.
SentinelOne redefining enterprise security through AI and automation
0 65Meriam ElOuazzani, Senior Regional Director, META at SentinelOne, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker to highlight how its products such as Purple AI and Hyperautomation are helping them redefine the way their customers view security.
“Zero Trust isn’t a product, it is a strategy.” – Robert McNutt, Forescout
0 72Robert McNutt, Chief Strategy Officer at Forescout, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker on the need for Zero Trust to be viewed as a strategy to be effective, and how the company provides real-time visibility across OT and IoT environments.
Planview Powers regional growth with local data centres and AI-driven solutions
0 54Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer and Head Middle East, Planview, shares how the company is deepening its Middle East presence with its planned new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, while driving localisation, customer success, and AI adoption through its Planview Anvi and Planview University initiatives at GITEX Global 2025.
Planview accelerates Middle East expansion with new DIFC office, AI-driven vision
0 55Vishal Dhawan, President & Managing Director – Asia Pacific & Middle East, Planview, shares insights with Tahawultech.com at GITEX Global 2025 on the company’s regional growth strategy, its partnership with AWS to launch local data centres, and how AI-powered connected work platforms are redefining digital transformation across the Middle East.
LinkShadow Unveils CyberMesh X to Redefine AI-Driven Security Architecture
0 58Fadi Sharaf, Chief Revenue Officer at LinkShadow, introduces CyberMesh X—the company’s next-generation AI-powered cybersecurity platform built on Gartner’s Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture. Designed for a borderless world where people and data are everywhere, the solution delivers unified visibility, adaptive protection, and seamless low-code integrations to future-proof enterprise security.
VAD Technologies highlights power of co-creation and cyber resilience in AI era
0 64Speaking at GITEX Global 2025, Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager of VAD Technologies, explains how co-creation, domain expertise, and human-centric cybersecurity are driving the region’s AI transformation and enabling businesses to build stronger digital resilience.
Redington Limited accelerates partner empowerment with AI, cloud-first strategies at GITEX 2025
0 66Sayantan Dev, President & Global Business Unit Head at Redington, discusses the company’s global software solutions momentum, unveiling CodeHive—an AI community platform—and CQ 2.0, a next-gen cloud commerce marketplace built to drive agility, scale, and partner success across the region.
Ericsson focused on delivering differentiated connectivity in a more sustainable way
0 93Ante Mihovilovic, Vice President & Head of Networks - Europe, Middle East & Africa at Ericsson, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025. He outlined how the Swedish ICT vendor is pursuing its connectivity goals in a sustainable way, whilst he also highlighted the demand for ‘differentiated connectivity’ across the Middle East region.
Redington aligns with the UAE’s AI-First Vision
0 85Sukhil Nair, President – UAE, Redington, shared insights into the company’s GITEX showcase and how it is enabling partners and customers to embrace the next phase of digital transformation.
Seclore enhances data protection with intelligent capabilities
0 84On the sidelines of GITEX 2025, Vishal Gauri, Chief Executive Officer of Seclore, explained how the company’s mission is to secure information wherever it goes, ensuring true end-to-end data security in an increasingly borderless digital world.
BeyondTrust empowering security practitioners with the visibility to fight back against identity attacks
0 90John Hathaway, VP Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Asia Pacific, at BeyondTrust, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker to learn more about identity being the new ‘perimeter’ – and how BeyondTrust is mapping paths to privilege.