ISSUE # 94
Security Advisor ME April 2025
Yahya Kassab, Senior Director & GM – KSA & Gulf, Commvault, shares strategic insights on the UAE’s cybersecurity evolution; embracing …
Sophos
Gerard Allison, Senior Vice-President of Sales for EMEA at Sophos, discusses cybersecurity trends, AI-driven security solutions, and the evolving threat landscape in the UAE with CPI Media Group.
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26128SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
“Our partnership with ServiceNow is key in building the world’s leading AI-native services company.” – Abhijit Dubey, NTT DATA
0 33ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI platform for business transformation, and NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business, and …
Karim Azar appointed as new VP and General Manager of Confluent Middle East
0 21Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, announced the appointment of Karim Azar as Area Vice President (AVP) for the Middle East. …
Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom collaborate on AI data hub project
0 34Deutsche Telekom enters into a partnership with Nvidia to develop a €1 Billion AI data hub.
Android malware attacks are reportedly on the rise
0 38New report suggests a 67% increase in Android malware attacks.
ASUS takes customers on a multi-sensory journey the future of laptop design
0 29ASUS Presents “Design You Can Feel” at Dubai Design Week — A Multi-Sensory Journey Through Craftsmanship, AI, and the Future of Laptop Design.
LG Uplus seeks to improve network software with AWS’ agentic AI
0 39LG Uplus looks to streamline network software deployment via collaboration with AWS.
BIO-key secures major identity & biometric security deployment with leading Middle East defense sector organisation
0 35Breakthrough deployment reinforces BIO-Key’s regional momentum and advanced cybersecurity leadership in high-security industries.
OPSWAT empowering women leaders to shape Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity future
0 57Industry experts explore cybersecurity leadership and resilience and celebrate women’s growing impact on the Kingdom’s digital future at CyberSHEsec summit. …
Hitachi Energy powers sustainable future with eco-efficient, AI-driven grid innovations
0 72Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ portfolio, digital substations, and regional partnerships are accelerating the Middle East’s transition toward resilient, low-carbon energy systems. …
Microsoft, Sharaf DG bring AI to life with fun, creativity and unforgettable mall activation
0 60The Co-Blocks Innovation Showcase turns retail into a playground of creativity, powered by Microsoft Copilot+ and brought to life by …
Umniah by Beyon partners with Ericsson to power new phase of connectivity in Jordan
0 63Umniah by Beyon has announced a landmark partnership with Ericsson to advance the next phase of connectivity in Jordan, reinforcing …
du invests in Bitcoin mining to improve regional cryptocurrency access
0 81du, a UAE telecom operator, invests into Bitcoin mining.
Nokia prototypes AI-powered 6G receiver
0 73Nokia looks to tackle the challenges posed by 6G deployment.
Microsoft looks to improve AI Cloud capacity through new deal
0 88Microsoft collaborates with IREN on a $9.7 Billion AI cloud capacity deal.
Saudi Arabia has bold ambitions for the AI market
0 90Saudi Arabia looks to become a global AI powerhouse with their local AI company HumAIn.
SAS opens regional headquarters in Riyadh
0 116Commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and regional digital transformation deepens.
Batelco by Beyon and Ericsson deepen partnership at Gateway Gulf to accelerate Bahrain’s mobile network evolution
0 123As part of this renewed partnership, Batelco will expand its mobile broadband network across Bahrain.
Cisco unveils Unified Edge Platform for real-time AI workloads
0 99As an extension of Cisco’s leading AI compute and networking portfolio, Unified Edge enables real-time inferencing for agentic and physical AI workloads at the edge, where data is created and processed, bringing AI to life for enterprises.
Kingston FURY adds its Largest Capacity Client PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD
0 1138TB, Full Capacity Gen5 SSD with Speeds Up to 14,800MB/s.
Perplexity AI gets access to photographic content via partnership with Getty Images
0 95Startup Perplexity AI strikes a multi-year deal with Getty Images.
Verizon and AWS look to improve AI apps with fibre technology
0 123It will provide AWS with resilient network paths to improve AI workload performance and reliability underpinned by Verizon’s network infrastructure.
Orange strengthens its reach in European markets
0 101Orange spends €4.2 Billion on the remaining 50% of MasOrange.
Kyndryl appoints Adib Kilzie to lead Kyndryl Consult in the Middle East and Africa
0 92Adib holds a degree in Business Administration from Seneca Polytechnic in Canada and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Leicester in the UK.
Telco operator Reliance Jio looks to offer Google AI tools to users
0 149Google and Reliance partner up to give Jio users access to AI tools.
Pure Storage partner with Cisco to deliver AI Factories for the enterprise with NVIDIA
0 202Pure Storage and Cisco have announced a new FlashStack® Cisco Validated Design (CVD), adding to the collection of AI PODs, …
Thales and AT&T invest in standardised eSIM system
0 139Thales, AT&T examine standardising IoT eSIM requirements.
Germany reportedly tied with the removal of Huawei equipment from regional networks
0 149Germany reportedly tied with the removal of Huawei's payment plan in the region.
Samsung to develop AI factory using Nvidia GPUs
0 160Samsung to implement Nvidia GPUs for the development of its AI factory.