ISSUE # 318
Reseller ME April 2024
RESELLER ME EXAMINES THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN FUTURE-PROOFING THE CHANNEL.
AVEVA
AVEVA previews industrial AI assistant in collaboration with Microsoft
Juniper Networks
Yarob Sakhnini, Vice President, Emerging Markets - EMEA at Juniper Networks, on how, given AI’s capacity to enhance business operations and boost productivity to new heights, it is crucial for enterprises to invest in this technology.
Axis Communications
Axis introduces all-in-one audio-visual device for remote monitoring and communication.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 30881SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Apple looks to give Siri AI news access
0 13The revamped Siri AI, previewed at WWDC, is slated to feature improved conversational capabilities, personal context awareness and onscreen understanding.
Google debuts flagship Pixel 11 series
0 18Pixel devices remain strategically important because they give Google control of hardware, software, silicon and AI.
Kyndryl launches Agentic Modernisation services-as-software powered by AI
0 19Codifies decades of Kyndryl engineering expertise into agentic workflows that help enterprises accelerate modernisation, reduce risk and maximise business agility …
ME leads global AI adoption as firms turn investment into productivity gains: Autodesk
0 34Regional organisations are reporting stronger productivity, innovation and decision-making outcomes from AI than their global counterparts. Dubai, UAE – Autodesk …
Zain Jordan selects Ericsson to elevate next-generation digital services platform
0 40Scope includes deploying Ericsson's cloud-native Billing and Ericsson’s Telco DataOps Platform and establishing a catalog-driven architecture for postpaid services.
Emirates SkyCargo completes transport of Orbitworks’ Altair-1 ahead of October launch
0 43Satellite flown from Dubai to Los Angeles on Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 freighter ahead of launch in October 2026 Dubai …
LG Uplus improves access to AWS cloud
0 46It envisages providing networks configured for the early stages of cloud use by public sector groups, along with ongoing aid in running services.
Delinea introduces runtime authorisation for AI agents during active sessions
0 52The platform evaluates individual tool calls before execution, helping organisations control how AI agents interact with databases, cloud consoles and …
AT&T outlines managed-cloud video product
0 47It identified potential uses in sectors spanning building, transport, utilities, logistics, retail, temporary events and emergency response.
Everpure secures storage design win with second top-five hyperscaler
0 74Fresh hyperscale agreement builds on 2024 breakthrough and validates DirectFlash technology advantage Dubai — Everpure has announced a design win …
FedEx and INJAZ UAE equip over 1,000 Students with future-ready skills to support the UAE’s next generation of talent
0 88Six-year collaboration prepares students across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman with career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills to thrive in a changing workforce.
Cyber resilience now a critical priority for manufacturing amid rapid digitalisation
0 79Only through such integration cybersecurity can effectively enhance operational reliability and defend against evolving threats.
OpenAI expands Inference Residency to UAE
0 74UAE becomes one of three global locations, alongside the United States and Europe, where OpenAI supports local inference residency. Dubai …
AI to power Middle East’s next infrastructure leap amid trillion dollar investment gap
0 85For years, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) have focused on copilots, chatbots and workplace productivity. These applications have dominated headlines, yet AI’s most transformative impact may be unfolding more quietly across infrastructure, with far greater long-term significance. AI is …
OpenAI expands Daybreak cyber programme and partner network
0 146GPT-5.6-Cyber gives approved defenders advanced capabilities for vulnerability research, while global security partners bring the technology into governed enterprise services …
Telefonica looks to embed applied AI in its services
0 101Compatibility with more than 100 languages means a broader ability to resolve customer service queries either directly or by redirecting calls.
Nvidia receives Wall Street capital for AI infrastructure
0 97It will also back new factories to manufacture the AI chips needed to power these systems and increase their availability to buyers.
NTT and Samsung validate AI-RAN tech
0 93Samsung and NTT added they also developed a related data collection process to minimise the network burden during optimisation.
PNY Technologies joins LEAP 2026 with the latest AI technologies
0 146The company's participation in LEAP 2026 reflects its continued commitment to supporting AI innovation across the Middle East and helping shape the technologies powering the region's digital transformation.
Hiperdist appointed Authorised Huawei Cloud Distributor for UAE
0 243Dubai — Hiperdist, a leading technology distributor across the Middle East and Africa, announced its appointment as an Authorised Huawei …
Nvidia and Zayo collaborate on network capacity
0 142Over the past 18 months, Zayo has expanded its AI-focused network buildout to more than 15,000 route miles across North America.
ByteDance is looking to develop an AI model to rival Mythos
0 154ByteDance invested more aggressively in AI than other Chinese companies, building data centres and attracting talent in the sector.
SpaceX to develop a new semiconductor facility in the U.S.
0 140The project is expected to support future hardware requirements across Starlink, Starship and broader space infrastructure.
New Odyssey movie inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too, Kaspersky warns
0 153The scam typically works as follows: attackers set up fake websites that promise free access to the new movie, often offering dubbed versions in the user’s native language to appear more convincing.
e& launches NetSecure360 to help businesses assess, manage and secure their networks
0 136The offering gives businesses greater visibility into their network environment alongside access to specialised support around the clock.
ASUS highlights AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ devices built for gaming, creation, productivity and AI
0 141High-performance ASUS devices give UAE gamers, creators and students the flexibility to do more with one portable machine.
Deepfake scams don’t need to look real, they need to feel urgent, says Cyronel CEO
0 174A staff member receives a video call from a senior manager. Nothing seems unusual; both face and voice match. During …
Redomiciling to Dubai doesn’t switch off MiCA obligations, warns Relm official
0 172Insurance gaps in director liability, custody and wallets often surface only after crypto firms relocate, says Relm’s global distribution chief …
Firebird launches CIS region’s largest AI factory in Armenia to accelerate innovation
0 207New NVIDIA-powered facility will scale beyond 70,000 GPUs and 300MW of capacity as Firebird targets a 2GW global infrastructure network …