ISSUE # 333
Reseller ME January 2026
2026 MARKS THE SHIFT FROM PRODUCT RESALE TO PLATFORM ORCHESTRATION, AUTONOMOUS WORKFLOWS, AND OUTCOME-DRIVEN PROFITABILITY.
Mining Grid
Middle East emerges as strategic engine for Bitcoin mining, says Mining Grid’s Founder, CEO
Yango Group
Yango Group report highlights economic impact with $4 billion earned by partners
AWS
Helping young professionals become indispensable in AIdriven labour market
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 27713SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Why data quality, not algorithms, will decide future of AI, says Core42 official
0 14Across sectors, AI programs are faltering not because models lack capability, but because data environments remain fragmented. As artificial intelligence …
ASUS elevates the desktop Experience in the UAE with a new premium lineup
0 159Both systems include advanced liquid cooling, high-speed DDR5 memory, and extensive expansion headroom.
Canada and Germany sign AI declaration
0 174The move reflects a shared push to boost economic security, resilience and global competitiveness as governments across the world race to expand sovereign AI capabilities.
Anthropic AI launches its first office in India
0 136The company also pointed to a continued push to improve models for widely spoken local languages, and deals with public sector organisations.
Exotel’s Harmony signals next phase of AI-driven customer experience in Middle East
0 67Sachin Bhatia outlines how unified memory layers, AI-human orchestration, and data-sovereign infrastructure are redefining customer experience across the region. Enterprises …
The UK looks to increase regulation on AI and social media
0 181The announcement comes after the UK government cracked down on Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot after it generated non-consensual sexualised images.
Industry heavyweights launch a digital trust alliance
0 130This move is intended to strengthen global confidence in technology and support responsible innovation.
Kaspersky signs cooperation agreement with Qassim University
0 180This partnership aims to create a stimulating learning environment that contributes to the formation and development of a wide range of cybersecurity competencies among students.
“We are the ‘undisputed leader’ in the Enterprise Service Management Space.” – Ali Siddiqui, BMC Helix
0 69CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Ali Siddiqui, Global CEO of BMC Helix, to find out how the value …
“Organizations want innovation they can scale, inspect, govern, and localize on their own terms.” Anirban Mukherjee, RedHat
0 76CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Anirban Mukherjee, Director, Solution Architecture, MENA for RedHat, to learn more about its open …
Digital engineering and lifecycle intelligence power property buyer trust, says Grovy CEO
0 158Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, shares candid insights on BIM implementation challenges, measurable ROI from BMS adoption, evolving facilities …
FTC investigates Microsoft over potential AI and Cloud monopolising
0 205No decisions have been made and stated FTC investigations do not always result in enforcement actions.
Russian government moves to block WhatsApp
0 134In addition to WhatsApp, Russian regulator Roskomnadzor this week stated it is tightening the screw on the highly popular Telegram messaging app on security grounds.
Veeam accelerates channel momentum in the region with new leadership appointments
0 198Veeam is further strengthening its partner network and delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of customers in today’s digital landscape.
OPSWAT announces the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer
0 217OPSWAT appoints Jan Miller as Chief Technology Officer to advance perimeter-based threat detection.
Channel businesses set new standard at Reseller Partner Excellence Awards 2025
0 305In its 16th year, the event showcased the successes of the regional channel business whilst also saluting the resilience of individual executives and firms.
The cognitive city and the octopus
0 241One has been around for millennia: the octopus, a creature whose distributed intelligence challenges our very definition of cognition. The …
“Our mission is to predict and prevent cybersecurity attacks before they even happen.” Ahmad Halabi, Resecurity
0 348Ahmad Halabi explained how his company differentiates themselves by predicting where attackers could target next, which allows them to stop it at source.
How to spot and avoid cyber scams during the 2026 Winter Competitions
0 220Be cautious with merchandise vendors, avoid deals on “exclusive” or heavily discounted competition-branded items from unknown shops.
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism signs digital transformation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Elm
0 183The agreement comes amid what officials describe as a pivotal week for Syria’s digital agenda, following the launch of several strategic technology partnerships across government institutions.
Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards 2025 celebrates channel excellence
0 445Industry leaders, innovators and channel pioneers gathered to honour outstanding achievements across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and enterprise technology, recognising the organisations and individuals shaping the future of the regional digital ecosystem.
Cisco announces new Silicon One G300 to power AI data centers
0 97New G300-powered Cisco N9000 and 8000 systems, advanced optics and management upgrades deliver hyperscale-level performance, reliability and efficiency for all AI network builders.
Anthropic AI enjoys an additional $30 billion in funding
0 156CFO Krishna Rao stated demand for the company’s Claude chatbot continues to surge as enterprises adopt it for critical business operations.
Dutch operator suffers a 6 million account data breach
0 195Odido serves approximately 8 million customers across the Netherlands and competes with national players including KPN and VodafoneZiggo.
Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to help secure the agentic workspace
0 189Acquisition of AI security innovator positions Proofpoint as the first cybersecurity platform to comprehensively address agentic workspace protection at the intersections of humans, data, and AI.
Luma AI opens new Riyadh office and partners with Publicis Groupe ME
0 232Publicis names Luma AI its preferred AI creative partner across the MENA region with a new Saudi office supporting clients and Arabic native AI development through HUMAIN Create.
TOD experts explain why streaming in MENA region needs different lens
0 185TOD data reveals that viewing behaviour shifts quickly around major live sports events, when expectations for speed and reliability are …
Quadria Capital focuses on GCC healthcare investments
0 147Quadria targets GCC healthcare opportunity, looking to create partnerships and synergies across its global portfolio.
The EC declares TikTok is in breach of its Digital Services Act
0 182If the EC’s preliminary findings are upheld, it has the power to issue a non-compliance decision which includes a fine of up to 6 per cent of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover.