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Reseller ME October 2016
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 28721SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Physical AI represents a shift from rigid automation to adaptive intelligence.” – Mostafa Kabel, Mindware
0 12Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group, has penned a thought leadership, which takes a much closer look at the concept of …
“Our AI factory with NVIDIA gives users stability, security and sovereignty.” – Thomas Di Giacomo, SUSE
0 18SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions, has announced SUSE AI Factory with NVIDIA. Built with SUSE AI …
WatchGuard appoints Rabih Itani as regional director, expands MEA footprint
0 20Middle East cybersecurity market is set to surpass $37 billion by 2034, driven by rapid digital transformation. Dubai — WatchGuard …
Integrated risk frameworks, AI, operational discipline shape UAE’s growth: Sicuro Group
0 37Scott Wilcox of Sicuro Group shares a practitioner’s view on how resilience and intelligence are redefining risk in the UAE. …
SUSE portfolio now available on Oracle Marketplace for OCI deployment
0 25Enterprises can now deploy SUSE Linux and cloud-native solutions directly on OCI, simplifying procurement and accelerating AI and hybrid cloud …
Huawei debuts new foldable smartphone
0 30Rivals competing in the segment also include Honor, Motorola and Google.
South Korea and India agree to tech collaboration
0 30Bilateral trade between the nations currently stands at $27 billion.
Amazon plans to invest billions in Anthropic AI
0 42The deal will also support their joint infrastructure initiative Project Rainier, one of the world’s largest AI compute clusters featuring nearly half a million Trainium2 chips.
AmiViz appointed value-added distributor for QuantumGate across Middle East, Africa
0 38Partnership expands access to advanced quantum-resistant and critical cybersecurity solutions as enterprises face escalating cyber threats and an accelerating mandate …
Is SIM-based intelligence the future for mobile networks?
0 51Simphonic stated the platform is already reporting billions of data points for tier-1 operators worldwide.
ASUS launches Chromebook CM32 Detachable for reliable mobile productivity
0 35The device features a versatile design built to enable productivity, collaboration and mobility across retail, healthcare, learning and more. Dubai …
Submer’s AI infrastructure platform brings sovereign cloud capabilities to Middle East
0 45As regional demand for low-latency, in-country AI compute accelerates, Submer positions itself as the end-to-end partner for AI datacentre delivery …
Sophos appoints Hussain Salman as Enterprise Services Director for Gulf region
0 40Dubai — Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the appointment of Hussain Salman as Enterprise Services …
Cisco brings Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio to UAE organisations
0 63Availability across EMEA gives customers choice and control over data, AI workloads, and critical digital infrastructure.
KIOXIA unveils value-oriented QLC-based EG7 Series SSDs
0 64New client SSD lineup provides affordable solution for PC applications.
Siemens looks to make waves in the physical AI space
0 76The Eigen Engineering Agent holds the potential to “fundamentally transform” how industries “design, build and operate” systems, he said.
Accenture invests in agentic AI factory initiatives
0 77Accenture explained manufacturers desire ways to reinvent shop floor operations using AI.
Huawei makes a deal with SHB to increase its footprint in Vietnam
0 72Huawei will act as a strategic advisor, aiding the planning and deployment of digital solutions spanning data, cloud, automation and AI.
Adobe agents unlock breakthrough creative intelligence with NVIDIA add WPP
0 64Creative AI agents, secured by the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, generate on-brand content, transforming how brands create, personalise, and activate content. …
Bridging skill gap: How universities are building tech workforce industry needs
0 129We often speak about the “skill gap” as though it were a distant, abstract challenge. In reality, it shows up …
OPSWAT, Emerson to boost cybersecurity for critical infrastructure operators
0 90Strategic collaboration expands operational technology (OT)‑safe patch management capabilities to Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform customers worldwide. Dubai —OPSWAT, a global leader …
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus named Apple CEO
0 93CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, …
Apple accelerates environmental progress with recycled material in its products
0 91New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half …
Smart cooling emerges key to energy-efficient and cost-effective homes
0 101The relentless impending summer sun that beats down on the Arabian Gulf isn’t just a daily reality; it’s a profound influence on every aspect …
WSO2 platform to make enterprise APIs agent-ready without vendor lock-in
0 90API Platform capabilities will help enterprises control API and AI services and prepare them for agentic consumption. Dubai — WSO2, …
Execution-led framework shape competitive UAE ventures, says NQubator co-founder
0 115Dubai-based NQubator is building a model designed to turn early-stage potential into measurable business outcomes. Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman …
Zebra brings global connected factory insights to Hannover Messe 2026
0 115Zebra’s global manufacturing strategy directors from EMEA, North America and APAC will discuss the data foundations, supply chains, and partners needed to create connected factories.
StarLink Roadshow 2026 commences across 7 cities in Middle East
0 136Artificial intelligence is no longer just an enabler but both a weapon and a defence.
“The market is optimizing how marketing starts the journey, the real opportunity is in owning how it finishes.” Narimane Kurdi
0 183Narimane Kurdi is a marketing leader with experience across enterprise SaaS and global luxury brands, combining deep B2B and B2C …
