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 24895SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
SANS report outlines how humans are still the main attack vector for cyberattackers
0 1SANS report finds humans still the main attack vector as 80% of organisations flag social engineering as their number one risk.
Telefonica Germany to invest in a GenAI model
0 9Telefonica Germany considers an AI operational boost.
Ericsson makes a case for 5G Digital Transformation
0 13Ericsson discusses the potential of vertical 5G.
Anthropic claims its tech has been “weaponised” by hackers
0 17AI firm claims its technology is being weaponised by hackers.
Apple cautions against mobile sector reforms
0 12Apple cautions UK over potential competition clampdown.
Gewan Holding and IOPn forge alliance to drive UAE’s sovereign AI, blockchain future
0 135Abu Dhabi — The UAE-based Gewan Holding, part of Abu Dhabi’s multi-vertical industry conglomerate, NG9 Holding, today announced a landmark …
New Samsung tablet to support both productivity and creativity
0 152Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab S10 Lite.
DeepSeek’s chip supplier sees revenue surge
0 121DeepSeek chip supplier Cambricon reports substantial profit jumps.
Apple strikes deal with audio streaming platform
0 106Apple focuses on push to deepen its audio offerings.
RetailGPT is democratising digital marketplaces and enabling smaller players to compete with industry giants
0 144CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Sadique Ahmed, CEO of Pathfinder and Founder of RetailGPT, to find out how …
Tenable named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025
0 138Tenable Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment.
Axis Communications highlights the success of its multi-layered security approach with Moro Hub
0 183Axis Communications, a global leader in security and surveillance solutions, has spotlighted its partnership with Moro Hub—Dubai’s premier digital infrastructure …
AT&T acquires U.S. satellite service provider assets
0 172AT&T acquires the assets of EchoStar for $23 billion.
Trump believes other countries are targeting U.S. Tech Companies
0 190Trump threatens retaliation on countries targeting US tech.
Emirati women mark 50 years of progress by powering the UAE’s digital-first future
0 317On Emirati Women’s Day, Tahawultech marks five decades of achievements as women shape the UAE’s digital future through education, entrepreneurship, …
ASUS ExpertBook B3 Series sets a new standard for AI-powered business laptops
0 224Dubai — The ASUS ExpertBook B3 series is an all-new lineup of AI-powered laptops that offers extensive customisation to empower …
Global study shows that AI adoption is driving smarter and more resilient supply chains
0 203AI is no longer experimental, but rather reshaping how supply chain businesses are prioritising operational, staffing, and data-centric investments, according …
Trend Micro launches ‘Cybertron’ the first specialised LLM for the cybersecurity industry
0 212Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a breakthrough model that aims to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Designed to …
Anthropic opens up a fresh round of funding to support AI ambitions
0 227Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion.
“Today’s networks must do more than connect – they must understand, adapt and act.” Rami Rahim, HPE Networking
0 210HPE has announced major innovations to its HPE Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing its AI-native Mist platform to deliver agentic AIOps …
Australia records increase in scam-based financial losses
0 215Australia highlights sharp increase in scam losses.
TikTok looks to replace content moderation jobs with AI
0 247TikTok puts hundreds of content moderator jobs at risk in the UK.
SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership
0 187SCOPE Middle East and inPiazza announce a strategic partnership to expand into the MEA Region.
Cisco identifies top cyber-safeguards for healthcare organisations
0 208Aiming to help UAE healthcare organisations build resilience, protect patient data, and maintain trust in the digital era.
Announcing the RNS Cyber Defense Roadshow 2025
0 254The roadshow will take place in Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025 and in Dubai on September 16, 2025, anchored by the theme “Cybersecurity Reimagined: Zero Trust in the Era of AI Evolution”