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CNME October 2016
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 29054SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Du advances sovereign industrial AI in UAE
0 26New secure, sovereign, and future-ready platform supported by du Tech’s National Hypercloud Dubai — Du, the leading telecom and digital …
Samsung collaborates with Oracle over operational gains
0 63Oracle is supplying its Java SE Universal Subscription product, stating it would enable Samsung to simplify IT operations and bolster security.
AT&T to offer SD-WAN capabilities with Cisco
0 64The service will be part of AT&T’s broader SD‑WAN offerings, supporting enterprises as they modernise networks and plan for future security requirements.
China approves 6GHz trials
0 62As a mid-band spectrum, 6GHz is considered ideal for some of the use cases the ITU has identified for 6G including mass AI deployment, holographic communications and autonomous transport.
Nokia adds Agentic AI capabilities to its product line
0 67Operators can keep full control by choosing their own large language models, data sources and interfaces.
ASUS to showcase AI-enabled commercial devices at first-ever GITEX Kenya 2026
0 50The company’s award-winning portfolio, including the ExpertBook Ultra, will be on display at the event. Nairobi – ASUS today announced its participation …
Celonis launches the context model and acquires Ikigai Labs
0 70Celonis’s acquisition of Ikigai Labs is expected to close imminently, subject to standard closing procedures.
Ransomware in 2026: Resilience replaces prevention as new cyber imperative
0 77On World Anti-Ransomware Day, the conversation around cybersecurity has shifted decisively. Ransomware is no longer a question of if but …
AGON by AOC celebrates 10 Years
0 88AGON by AOC celebrates 10 Years, maintains no.1 gaming monitor position for seven consecutive years.
SAS survey reveals growing focus on real-world quantum AI applications
0 103Upcoming SAS offering to equip organisations with quantum AI for real ROI.
Kaspersky warns of phishing attacks via compromised Amazon Simple Email Service accounts
0 120This makes phishing messages nearly indistinguishable from legitimate correspondence at a technical level.
Anthropic reportedly makes a seven-year cloud computing deal
0 129Akamai CEO F. Thomson Leighton stated on the Q1 earnings call the deal was the largest in the company’s history.
Apple and Intel enter into a chip deal
0 121For Apple, the deal with Intel could reduce its reliance on chips from TSMC.
Sony’s semiconductor unit enters a strategic partnership with TSMC
0 135Forming the JV is subject to reaching a definitive legally binding agreement and other customary closing conditions.
Google expands its wearables portfolio with the Fitbit Air
0 109Battery life is slated to last up to seven days, with the company claiming five minutes of charging provides a full day of use.
Cisco highlights wireless networks as backbone of AI-ready enterprises
0 110Cisco’s State of Wireless Report reveals how UAE organisations are driving productivity, efficiency, and revenue growth by treating wireless infrastructure …
Samsung enhances Try Galaxy accessibility for users across UAE
0 122Dubai — Samsung Electronics is expanding access to the Galaxy experience in the UAE through Try Galaxy, an interactive app designed to let users experience the …
Huawei Cloud and GAPP partnership to bring AI-driven cloud solutions to KSA
0 180Collaboration focuses on ecosystem depth and local sector expertise to drive market growth in the Kingdom. Riyadh — Huawei today …
Empathy meets integration: The new era for mobile wallets
0 171Early in my tenure at Beyond ONE I witnessed small digital moments that revealed the profound impact of connectivity. I …
European Parliament looks to amend AI Act
0 198The changes still need sign-off from EU governments and the European Parliament, with the process set to continue over the coming months.
Amadeus reports solid Q1 2026 growth driven by strategic tech expansion
0 178Travel technology giant maintains commercial momentum with strong profitability, AI expansion, and continued investment in biometrics-driven traveller experiences. Amadeus opened …
Anthropic and SpaceX enter into a compute deal
0 158The SpaceX agreement includes an expression of interest by Anthropic in developing multiple gigawatts of orbital computing capacity powered by solar energy, an ambition SpaceX-owner Elon Musk previously floated.
AMD brings enterprise AI acceleration to existing data centres via MI350P PCIe GPUs
0 206New Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs are designed to help organisations run AI workloads on standard air-cooled infrastructure. Enterprise AI adoption …
Airbus and GINA Software sign MoU to integrate Emergency Response Modules
0 157The collaboration aims to address regional requirements for unified critical networks, offering a hybrid solution for public safety and critical infrastructure sectors across the Middle East.
DTEK.ai and ADNOC Distribution redefine the self-checkout experience
0 162Strategic partnership to introduce seamless, SWIFT AI-powered checkout, aiming to reduce average checkout times by over 60% and enabling a seamless grab-and-go experience.
Smart farming powers UAE’s push towards food resilience, local output: Armela Farms
0 202Armela Farms is leveraging automation, AI-driven climate control, robotics, and hydroponic technologies to strengthen food security, optimise water usage, and …
VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics advance sovereign AI across the GCC
0 195Watch the highlights from the strategic MOU signing between VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics as both organisations strengthen their focus on AI-ready data management, compliance-by-design, and sovereign data ecosystems across the Middle East.
UAECSC, CPX launch ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to advance national cyber sovereignty
0 224Abu Dhabi — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, a …
CyberKnight partners with DomainTools to deliver advanced domain intelligence
0 215DomainTools brings its unique predictive risk scoring and 23+ years of DNS data, creating unmatched value through accelerated threat response.
