ISSUE # 322
Reseller ME September 2024
AS TECHBRIDGE DISTRIBUTION MEA CELEBRATES THEIR FIRST ANNIVERSARY, THE STORY OF THEIR INCEPTION AND THE JOURNEY SINCE THEN UNFOLDS LIKE …
Raqmiyat
Mir Sarmad Khero, Director – Enterprise Business Solutions, Raqmiyat LLC tells Anita Joseph all about the dynamics of public procurement.
Sophos
Gerard Allison, SVP, Sales EMEA & Jason Ellis, VP Channel Sales EMEA at Sophos, discuss their MDR services, partner program and the MSP Perspectives 2024 Survey Report.
Ring
Review of the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro which is particularly wellsuited for the UAE market, where modern living demands both innovation and practicality.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25188SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
A potential breakthrough in US-China TikTok discussions
0 6Trump indicates a breakthrough in US-China TikTok talks is forthcoming.
Japan records record smartphone growth in Q2 2025
0 54Japan records double-digit smartphone growth in Q2 2025.
South Korea wants to keep pace with U.S. and China tech initiatives
0 49South Korea expands AI and tech initiative funds to $108B.
AirPod Pro 3 translation feature blocked in the EU
0 47Apple blocks AirPod translation function in the EU.
Zebra Technologies to launch its Frontline AI Summit
0 51Zebra Technologies Showcases AI for the Frontline at Inaugural Frontline AI Summit.
OpenAI signs MoU with Microsoft
0 60Microsoft and OpenAI are poised to agree on fresh terms as talks continue.
RealVNC announces strategic partnership with Sariya Information Technology
0 52RealVNC Announces Strategic Partnership with Sariya Information Technology to Enhance Remote Access Solutions in the Middle East.
Sectona appoints TechBridge MEA as Regional Distributor
0 50Sectona 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 60Tenable Research shows organisations struggling to keep pace with Cloud Security Challenges.
Kaspersky warns of a credential-stealing campaign on Facebook
0 56The 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 176Founder 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 104German 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 121Acer’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 182CNME 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 178Research 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 269Lebanon 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 218The 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 210Cisco 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 351From 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 275CNME 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 488Dubai — 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 423With 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 247CNME 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 262CNME 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 324From enterprise-grade workstations to immersive gaming and next-gen Motorola smartphones, Lenovo’s latest portfolio underscores its vision of ‘Smarter AI for …
StarLink and Picus Security to power threat centric detection, validation of controls
0 473Dubai – StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, a Trusted Advisor for Cyber, Secure Cloud and Secure Networks solutions in the …
Rakuten Symphony validation with Nokia to deliver cloud-native telecom services for operators and enterprises
0 435Rakuten Symphony Inc., has announced that its Rakuten Cloud portfolio of products and solutions have been successfully validated with Nokia’s …
myAster expands to Abu Dhabi, RAK, Ajman and Sharjah through 24×7 Express delivery
0 251 Dubai — myAster, the region’s pioneering omnichannel healthcare platform by Aster DM Healthcare, has expanded its pharmacy and wellness delivery …
The Arab Energy Fund delivers landmark issuance of $600 million on robust demand
0 229Riyadh — The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as APICORP, a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the …