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 25968SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
From Idea to App: Emergent’s Agentic AI ushers in post-coding era with innovation
0 20Co-founder Mukund Jha on democratising software creation, building autonomous business ecosystems, and why MENA is central to Emergent’s next chapter. …
Apple could face serious compensation pay-out after UK court battle
0 14Lawyers involved in the case believe that this could potentially result in a £1.5 billion compensation pay-out to consumers and businesses who subsequently overpaid.
Netscout extends visibility into Kubernetes containers with observability innovation
0 15Helps organisations understand the why behind issues across private and public cloud environments. Dubai — NETSCOUT Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), …
Cisco and partners look to empower L.A. with free Wi-Fi
0 17Cisco stated the Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot is the culmination of a collaboration between government, industry and non-profit groups spanning several years.
Samsung works on AI modem chip for the Starlink team
0 25The chipmaker’s System LSI unit is developing an Exynos modem integrated with an AI accelerator, called a neural processing unit.
PROVEN consolidates subsidiaries under “PROVEN Solution” brand
0 28PROVEN strengthens portfolio by consolidating subsidiaries under “PROVEN Solution”.
“We are honoured to partner with Mumtalakat to catalyse a new IP-generating biotech economy.” – Jack Hidary, SandboxAQ
0 37Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co. BSC(c) (“Mumtalakat”), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and SandboxAQ, a global leader …
From solar parks to green hydrogen: The Middle East’s next big tech leap in offing
0 86The Middle East is rewriting its energy story on the global stage. Historically synonymous with dominance in oil and gas, …
BMC Helix to showcase the transformative power of Agentic AI at Riyadh Roadshow
0 77BMC Helix to Showcase How Agentic AI is Transforming IT Service and Operations at Riyadh Roadshow.
The digital future of connected work
0 94Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker, about the bold course of direction he is setting in relation to strategic portfolio management and digital product development, that he believes will position the company as a trusted partner for global enterprises and innovators across the Middle East.
Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded DESC Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai
0 111Cisco’s Splunk Cloud awarded Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) Cybersecurity Certification in Dubai.
Gartner 2026 technology trends include AI supercomputing, preemptive cybersecurity
0 99The Top Strategic Technology Trends Identified for 2026 reflect the realities of an AI-powered, hyperconnected world. Gartner, Inc., a business …
A new creative ecosystem; MADE’s marketplace is a win-win for artists and organisers
0 93How is the Middle East’s first digital creative ecosystem delivering the vital bridge between talent and opportunity? At GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke with Nizar Ahmadi, Founder & CEO of MADE, to discuss everything from AI-powered performance bookings to the quest for content-creator empowerment.
Seclore champions trust in an era of AI and cyber resilience
0 99GITEX Global 2025 spotlights Seclore’s vision for a secure digital future where AI innovation, regulatory strength, and trusted ecosystems drive the next wave of cybersecurity across the Middle East.
AI that’s secure, governed and agile; GBM looks to redefine client partnering
0 108How best to empower talent and foster innovation in a fast-evolving landscape pre-occupied with AI-driven transformation and scalable tech? At GITEX 2025, Mark Forker spoke to Feras Al Majed, General Manager - Human Resources & Communications, GBM, to explore how the company is shaping ‘A More Intelligent Future’ - a future where inclusiveness and transparency are paramount.
Planview powers growth with AI-driven transformation across Middle East
0 110Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer and Head of Middle East at Planview, shares insights on the company’s regional investments, the evolution of GITEX, and how AI and localisation are shaping customer success.
The microsecond economy: AI rewrites customer engagement rules in MENA
0 156MENA’s digital economy is learning that every microsecond counts – and AI decides who wins them The Middle East’s digital …
Hytera highlights Intelligent Mobility Innovations
0 194In an interview, Stanley Song, Deputy General Manager, Overseas Sales Central Department, Hytera, shared insights on the company’s latest innovations, partnerships, and vision for the Middle East.
Cloud Box Technologies drives innovation through AI and local expertise
0 203At GITEX 2025, Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director of Cloud Box Technologies, highlighted how the company is driving innovation, investing in local capabilities, and contributing to the UAE’s bold vision for an AI-powered future.
LinkShadow – The Future of Cyber Defence
0 193Fadi Sharaf, Chief Revenue Officer, LinkShadow, discusses bringing unified intelligence to meet the challenges of an evolving threat landscape and showcasing their new CybermeshX platform at GITEX 2025.
Adoption, growth, opportunity: Oquirrh’s Ron Heinz speaks out on the regional market
0 188At GITEX 2025, leading tech entrepreneur Ron Heinz, Founder and Managing Partner, Oquirrh Ventures, spoke to Veronica Martin about his views on the Middle East as an emerging destination for tech investments, and the potential impact of his investment in Seclore as a change-maker for the regional tech ecosystem.
Re-shaping data management, GBM puts confidence at the core of Enterprise AI
0 176At GITEX 2025, Bassam Rached, General Manager of Technology, GBM, spoke to Veronica Martin about how the organisation is driving AI adoption and hybrid cloud security across the Middle East - with a prime focus on ethical practices and fully scalable infrastructure.
Robocore: AI-led robotics bring exponential benefits for critical sectors
0 168The robotic revolution gathers pace; at GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke to Lim Long Hei Roy, CEO, Robocore, about the firm’s AI-powered robots and how they’re transforming healthcare, education, interactive advertising and building automation.
Planview expands Middle East presence with new DIFC office, AI-driven growth strategy
0 167Vishal Dhawan, Managing Director and President – Asia Pacific & Middle East at Planview, shares how the company is driving digital transformation across the region through AI-powered connected work platforms, strategic alliances, and a strong local presence.
Hitachi Vantara strengthens regional channel momentum through AI-driven enablement, partner innovation
0 170Focusing on collaboration and scalability, Hitachi Vantara outlines how its channel-first approach, new partner programmes, and AI-ready infrastructure are driving enterprise transformation across the Middle East.
Join the hyperscalers: Vertiv’s adaptable solutions raise the bar on next-gen cooling
0 178Strategies for next-generation data centres have never been more critical - and at GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke to Sam Bainborough, Vice President Thermal Business for Vertiv in EMEA, about the company’s liquid cooling solutions, efficiency-driven innovations, and strategies to address ever-increasing rack densities.
“AI is transforming the way we work, and we want to deliver the best experiences to our customers.” – Peter Oganesean, HP
0 173Peter Oganesean, Managing Director at HP, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to outline how their Workforce Experience Platform is transforming experiences, the capabilities of its AI PCs – and the importance of the digital inclusion initiatives in the form of HOPE AND Gaming Garage.
ASBIS: where robotics and AI deliver economies of scale and simply do things better
0 169At GITEX 2025, Sergei Kostevitch, CTO, ASBIS, spoke to Veronica Martin about the company’s latest offerings: from 24/7 Robo Cafes and advanced cleaning robotics to pioneering waste-to-fuel technologies and a raft of rapid health diagnostics.
OPSWAT: evolving advanced AI to overcome today’s most challenging cyberthreats
0 166In an exclusive interview at GITEX 2025, Saif Alrefai, Manager of Solutions Engineering, OPSWAT, spoke to Veronica Martin about how the company is protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East - deploying AI-driven innovation, an elite ‘SWAT’ team, and hands-on experiences putting visitors firmly in the driver’s seat.