ISSUE # 387
CNME November 2024
CNME EDITOR MARK FORKER TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT SAUDI ARABIA’S PROPOSED NEW AI INITIATIVE ‘PROJECT TRANSCENDENCE’ AND HOW THE …
AVEVA
Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer at AVEVA, outlines why the global industrial software leader is advocating for an approach of 'radical collaboration' in order to meet sustainability targets in the energy sector.
Avaya
Patrick Dennis, CEO at Avaya, spearheaded a roundtable discussion on AI Investment Strategies during GITEX 2024, and outlined his belief that the next big tech unicorn is going to come from the Middle East region.
Salesforce Middle East
Thierry Nicault, Area Vice President and General Manager of Salesforce Middle East, highlights the unique capabilities of its new 'Agentforce' platform.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25301SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Balancing innovation while preserving humanity is key in AI era: SAS official
0 40SAS’s Reggie Townsend on why responsible innovation, digital literacy, and empathy are essential to the UAE’s AI-driven future. Reggie Townsend, …
Citi launches transformative AI Tools in the UAE
0 89This 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 94The 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 85The 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 107Kevin 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 105Rakuten 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 140At 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 113Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show.
China places a ban on the sale of Nvidia chips to domestic companies
0 129China bans domestic companies from buying Nvidia chips.
Nokia selects former Intel exec as new AI Officer
0 108Pallavi 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 146Intel cuts 2025 operating expense after Altera sale.
Space42 and Viasat collaborate to launch Equatys venture
0 130Space42 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 150The 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 155CNME 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 166CNME 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 198Seven 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 198SpaceX in talks with chip vendors over a potential D2D service.
AT&T expresses concerns surrounding copper theft
0 214AT&T cracks down on copper theft with hefty rewards.
ASUS redefines sovereign AI at inaugural ASUS AI Tech Summit in Dubai
0 201ASUS 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 208The 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 223AI 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 347HPE 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 295The launch of the Apple iPhone Air in China has been delayed.
Alphabet invests $6.8 billion in the UK’s AI infrastructure
0 316Google owner reveals a substantial AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit.
Nvidia accused of violating anti-monopoly law
0 289China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly breaches in 2020.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
0 323Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 427Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.