ISSUE # 83
Security Advisor ME April 2024
FADY RICHMANY, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, EMERGING MARKETS, COMMVAULT, TELLS ANITA JOSEPH IN A CANDID CHAT, ALL ABOUT CYBER RESILIENCE AND …
SANS Institute
Ned Baltagi, Managing Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa at SANS Institute on the palpable enthusiasm for embracing AI in cybersecurity and the need for comprehensive, continuous professional education, to implement it effectively.
Finesse
Finesse spokespersons-Eljo J P, Chief Business Officer & Director and Yogendar Kumar, Head of Information Security, on the company’s comprehensive approach to IT & OT security.
Veeam
Rick Vanover - Senior Director Product Strategy at Veeam, on how IT teams need to be more technically agile and make the most of reorganizing their cloud environments.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26329SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
AI to help doctors diagnose broken bones
0 12AI Technology has the potential to help doctors find and fix broken bones in UK pilot scheme.
Gaming giant Valve unveils new Steam Machine console
0 13Valve the PC gaming company unveils a new console product, the Steam Machine, that could shake up the landscape dominated by Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation.
Huawei stresses the need for AI patent rules
0 17Huawei Chief highlights the need for fresh AI patent rules in order to protect the entire open-source ecosystem.
SK Telecoms divides operations to pursue AI transformation
0 22SK Telecom restructures operations into MNO, AI units to help speed up digital transformation aims.
OPSWAT collaborates with NetApp to strengthen file security for organisations
0 63Integration of OPSWAT’s file security tools with NetApp’s storage platform helps mitigate file-borne threats at the storage layer without disrupting workflows.
Informatica partners with Emirates Flight Catering to build a data-driven catering operation
0 72Partnership aims to strengthen EKFC’s digital foundation with cloud-based Master Data Management, enhancing efficiency, transparency and sustainability across an operation that serves over 225,000 meals daily.
MWC25 Doha makes a final registration call as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers gather
0 113GSMA MWC25 Doha: Final call for registration for inaugural event, as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers prepare to convene in Doha.
Lockheed Martin announces senior leadership appointment of Daniel Mouton
0 72Abu Dhabi — Daniel Mouton has been named vice president and chief executive for Lockheed Martin Middle East based in …
SelfDrive Mobility launches SIA — region’s first conversational AI car rental booking
0 98SelfDrive Intelligence Assistant (SIA) becomes the region’s first commercially launched conversational AI for car rentals, supporting 40+ languages and setting …
Ericsson steps up their investment in India
0 79Ericsson adds a new RAN unit to its Bengaluru based R&D centre.
Emirates to bring ultra-fast connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft
0 94Emirates to offer free, super high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi for its customers starting with its first Boeing 777 commercial flight on …
Verizon to cut workforce as part of restructuring efforts
0 86Verizon is reportedly looking to cut 15,000 jobs.
UAE secures top global spot at ‘Olympics of Robotics’, outshining 193 nations
0 99Young Emirati innovators outshine 193 nations, showcasing the power of STEM, creativity, and national ambition. Dubai — Team UAE was felicitated …
Apple launches support for mini app developers
0 106Apple launches a new programme designed for mini app developers.
Australian critical infrastructure at risk of ‘high impact sabotage’
0 89Australia's security chief believes they are at risk of 'high-impact sabotage' from China.
IFS Industrial X Unleashed: “The future is not coming, it is already here.” – Mohamed Kande, PwC
0 184Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman of PwC, has declared that the future is not coming, it is already here, during a …
Grovy Developers elevates smart living with AURA’s fully integrated home ecosystem
0 176CEO Abhishek Jalan explains how the developer’s design-first approach to home automation is shaping buyer expectations and redefining security, sustainability, …
Mastercard and Circle expand stablecoin settlement capabilities across EEMEA
0 245The payments giant’s partnership with Circle marks a pivotal step in bringing regulated digital currencies into mainstream commerce across emerging …
The EU raises concerns over Google’s spam policy
0 219Google is facing an EU antitrust investigation over its spam policy.
Bringing partner information together with one centralised tool
0 175Rashad Baradi, Country Distribution Manager, Cisco - KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor - KSA, explore the role of Cisco's new Partner Experience Platform and how it centralises every piece of critical partner information into a single interface.
NTT uses genAI to enable highly personalised marketing
0 220NTT's genAI large action model helps personalise promotions.
Deutsche Telekom sees increased momentum in fibre-to-the-home uptake
0 209Deutsche Telekom sees a boost in U.S. operations and fibre at home adoption.
Microsoft to invest in Portuguese AI Data Centre
0 220Microsoft to commit $10 Billion into an AI data centre located in Portugal.
IFS announce world-first partnership with Anthropic to drive new era of ‘Industrial AI Applied’
0 262CNME Editor Mark Forker was in attendance at Industrial X Unleashed, an inaugural event hosted by IFS, which kicked off earlier …
Apple announces record iPhone shipments to India
0 228Apple registers record smartphone growth in India.
Huawei sets a new company record for IP deals
0 228Huawei reveals a total of $630 Million revenue from IP deals.
Anthropic AI races to secure more compute power
0 249The initiative aligns with US President Donald Trump’s AI action plan, which aims to maintain U.S. leadership in AI.
Is quantum computing the next AI?
0 219Zoe Kleinman, a Technology editor at the BBC, demystifies quantum computing and evaluates whether it has the potential to become the next big technology trend.
Genetec highlights the role physical security plays in IT infrastructure protection
0 271Genetec Highlights the Essential Role of Physical Security in IT Infrastructure Protection.