ISSUE # 325
Reseller ME February 2025
Channel executives and businesses from across the region were celebrated at the Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards 2024 on …
Etihad Salam
Etihad Salam Telecom Company inks partnership with EdgeNext to improve telecommunications, localize content delivery in Saudi Arabia
Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient appoints Oliver Reppel and Rohit Mathew as Co-Heads of Financial Services for MENA
HID
Security industry embraces mobile credentials, biometrics and AI, says HID report
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 27935SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
SoftBank reveals a new Telco AI Cloud platform
0 2Using AI-on-RAN, the two companies demonstrated how robots with limited onboard GPU capacity can offload heavier AI models to mobile edge GPUs while operating in complex environments like shopping centres.
Vodafone outlines their ideal rules for satellite deployment
0 5Vodafone‘s CEO Margherita Della Valle, recently called on the mobile industry to learn from shared experiences and define a set …
Optimal defence strategies for operational tech
0 11The potential mix of physical consequences and digital risks presented by cyberattacks explains why OT security sits at the top of so many board agendas right now.
Wordly brings real-time, faster multilingual translation to enterprise Teams meetings
0 9Los Altos, CA — Wordly today announced an enhanced experience for Microsoft Teams, designed to make multilingual collaboration faster, simpler, …
Industrialisation of ransomware reshapes CISO priorities, partner role, says Halcyon
0 36Jamal Al-Nabulsi outlines how the industrialisation of ransomware is reshaping CISO priorities, elevating partner responsibility, and creating a new growth …
India announces dates for 10th edition of IMC 2026 in October at MWC Barcelona
0 27IMC 2026 to take place in New Delhi, India, from 7th to 10th October 2026, including participation from over 100+ …
Sell with Confluent designed to help resellers sell faster and earn more
0 35Confluent, Inc. has announced Sell With Confluent, a new reseller program that gives system integrators everything they need to drive …
Tech leaders praise UAE for their response to missile attacks
0 41Tech billionaires Elon Musk and Pavel Durov have praised the UAE leadership for its response to missile and drone attacks …
Business mobility, continuity and security in 2026
0 93Building a robust mobility strategy isn’t about buying a single product, it’s about forming a long-term partnership.
Leadership & crisis resilience in the UAE
0 72Leadership teams must proactively review and test their contingency, assistance and evacuation frameworks, even if movement remains limited.Clear communication drives effective crisis response: International SOS, Middle East
0 44Periods of regional uncertainty demand structured leadership, calm communication, and a disciplined approach to employee safety. From sudden airspace closures …
Proofpoint launches AI-driven communications governance suite for SMBs
0 102New Nuclei Suite delivers archiving, AI-driven communications intelligence and optional lexicon-free supervision in a single platform with cost-effective licensing.
Alibaba Cloud drives a more efficient Olympic experience at Milano Cortina 2026
0 123Alibaba Cloud’s AI-driven sustainability solutions and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure enabled Milano Cortina 2026 to effectively measure and analyse carbon emissions.
If AI isn’t paying off, look to the boardroom first, says Magna AI chief executive officer
0 96A few months ago, a senior executive in the Gulf summed up their organisation’s AI journey with refreshing honesty. “We’ve …
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes Bloomberg report as inaccurate and unfounded
0 107The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs have lambasted a report from Bloomberg, which took aim at the country’s defensive capabilities, …
61% of organisations say resilience strategies centre primarily on internal defence
0 124New research from Zscaler indicates that resilience strategies centred primarily on internal defences are leaving organisations vulnerable to external disruptions stemming from cyber incidents, supply chain compromise, and geopolitical instability.
Implementing robust Business Continuity Management practices
0 101Muhammad Kashif Yousuf from ECOVIS Al Sabti, explains how managed Business Continuity Management services are emerging as a strategic ally that takes organisational resilience to the next level.
Data backup and resilience: Building cyber recovery into core of enterprise systems
0 93Immutable backups, rapid recovery, hybrid architecture, and identity separation form the backbone of modern resilience strategies in an AI-driven threat …
Practical information about data recovery
0 146With these best practices and by responding strategically, companies can often turn a data-loss incident from a crisis into a manageable challenge.
Protecting the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
0 161Safeguarding critical infrastructure and essential services requires a coordinated, multifaceted approach.
Apple to increase domestic manufacturing for the Mac mini
0 141The move is part of a $600 billion investment Cook discussed with President Donald Trump last year during a press conference at the White House.
“I honestly believe we are one of the best kept secrets in the entire ICT industry.” – Burcak Soydan, NTT DATA
0 195CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down for an exclusive interview with Burcak Soydan, Managing Director for the Middle East at …
AWS says recovery ‘many hours away’ after power disruption hits ME-CENTRAL-1
0 236Dubai — Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed it is continuing to work on a localised power issue affecting multiple …
“Education systems of the future need to focus on employability.” – Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, EdUHK
0 137CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of The Education University of Hong Kong, (EdUHK) …
Executives explore why data centres are business enablers
0 119Cisco Data Centre solutions provide a modern, secure foundation that supports these demands while allowing customers to evolve at their own pace.
Cloud-risk management tips for 2026
0 168Cloud security isn’t just about playing defence anymore. It’s about smart risk management that lets you innovate without losing sleep over threats.
Choosing the right enterprise backup architecture
0 166Weigh the trade‑offs among on‑premises, backup as a service and hybrid backup, and use a clear framework to choose the approach that fits your organisation.
Creating an effective plan for business continuity
0 145There are AI-driven software tools that can scan structured and unstructured enterprise data to identify vulnerabilities, perform data discovery, and classify the data.
Nvidia reports record $215 billion revenue
0 151The firm also beat analyst's forecasts as sales for the last three months of its financial year jumped by 73% compared to 12 months earlier.