ISSUE # 385
CNME September 2024
ROBIN UBAGHS TELLS CNME, HOW PROPCHAIN IS ON A MISSION TO DIGITISE THE REAL ESTATE MARKET THROUGH TOKENISATION AND FRACTIONALISATION …
Innovation Group UAE
Nikhil Nanda, Director at Innovation Group UAE, outlines some of the factors that are influencing change and transformation within the global remote working ecosystem.
AppsFlyer
Sue Azari, eCommerce Industry Lead at AppsFlyer, highlights some of the key findings from their Annual State of eCommerce App Marketing Report, which again shed new light on the ongoing Android v iOS power struggle.
Avaya
Rodolph Khoury, Managing Director - Dubai and Northern Emirates, Avaya, has reiterated the need for businesses to adopt a holistic approach to CX in order to retain and build customer loyalty in the digital economy.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25205SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
HPE announces new cloud instance in the KSA for the HPE Juniper Networking Mist AI-native networking platform
0 72HPE 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 64The launch of the Apple iPhone Air in China has been delayed.
Alphabet invests $6.8 billion in the UK’s AI infrastructure
0 85Google owner reveals a substantial AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit.
Nvidia accused of violating anti-monopoly law
0 69China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly breaches in 2020.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
0 78Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 127Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
0 104South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.
AirPod Pro 3 translation feature blocked in the EU
0 105Apple blocks AirPod translation function in the EU.
Zebra Technologies to launch its Frontline AI Summit
0 140Zebra Technologies Showcases AI for the Frontline at Inaugural Frontline AI Summit.
OpenAI signs MoU with Microsoft
0 173Microsoft and OpenAI are poised to agree on fresh terms as talks continue.
RealVNC announces strategic partnership with Sariya Information Technology
0 134RealVNC Announces Strategic Partnership with Sariya Information Technology to Enhance Remote Access Solutions in the Middle East.
Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor
0 104Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor to deliver advanced Privileged Access Management Solutions across Middle East and Africa.
Organisations are struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security challenges
0 152Tenable Research shows organisations struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security Challenges.
Kaspersky warns of a credential-stealing campaign on Facebook
0 106The malware itself steals passwords, cookies, screenshots, as well as cryptocurrency wallet data.
Hexnode’s UAE data centre reinforces data sovereignty, compliance and customer trust
0 281Founder and CEO Apu Pavithran outlines how Hexnode’s new UAE-based infrastructure reinforces data sovereignty, compliance, and customer trust. Data sovereignty …
German audio specialist Neumann expands KH monitor line with advanced subwoofers
0 128German audio specialist strengthens its monitoring portfolio with DSP-powered solutions for stereo, surround, and immersive production. German pro audio manufacturer …
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI showcases cutting-edge portable gaming power
0 143Acer’s slim 16-inch laptop blends Intel Core Ultra 9 performance, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and AI-driven features into a …
“CEOs and boards are going to make the call where they say we need people back in the office.” – Dr. Tim Currie
0 210CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Dr. Tim Currie, CEO of AI consulting company Nova, and author of the book …
Lenovo research shows that AI investments in healthcare industry soar by 169%
0 205Research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While …
Lebanon joins global tech race with appointment of its first Ministry of AI
0 306Lebanon has joined the global AI technology race, following the decision by the Lebanese government to form a new digital …
Razat Gaurav steers Planview towards a digital future of connected work
0 267The CEO of Planview charts a bold course in strategic portfolio management and digital product development, positioning the company as …
Cisco Talos Report: Cybercriminals shift methodology to go after trusted business partner email accounts
0 238Cisco Talos have published the findings of its Q2 2025 report, and whilst phishing remains the predominant access method, there …
UAE schools embrace AI for a knowledge first economy, says ASUS commercial head
0 396From adaptive learning tools to AI-powered devices, ASUS is helping drive the nation’s vision for education beyond 2071. The UAE’s …
“Technology is not the key differentiator, domain knowledge and process relevance are.” – Hannes Liebe, IFS
0 303CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Hannes Liebe, Regional President, APJMEA at IFS, to find why events like IFS …
Mecomed unveils digital health whitepaper to boost value-based healthcare in MEA
0 533Dubai — Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, has released its new whitepaper, The Role of …
Apple unveils iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Series, Apple Watch 11, and AirPods Pro 3
0 505With an all-new design powered by A19 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro features the best-ever performance, camera systems, and battery life …
“We are only scratching the surface of the problems that AI will help us to solve.” – Kamal Hathi, Splunk
0 273CNME Editor Mark Forker is reporting from Day 2 of .conf25 in Boston, where Kamal Hathi, SVP and General Manager …
“We must unlock the value of machine data to fuel the AI era.” – Jeetu Patel, Cisco
0 286CNME Editor Mark Forker is on the ground at .conf25, hosted by Splunk in Boston, where Jeetu Patel, President and …
Lenovo unveils full portfolio of AI-powered devices across consumer, business, mobile
0 350From enterprise-grade workstations to immersive gaming and next-gen Motorola smartphones, Lenovo’s latest portfolio underscores its vision of ‘Smarter AI for …