ISSUE # 105
Security Advisor ME April 2026
AI AGENTS, MACHINE IDENTITIES, AND CREDENTIAL ABUSE ARE FORCING ENTERPRISES TO RETHINK TRUST AND ACCESS CONTROL.
Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies enhances mission-critical storage with PowerMaxOS 10.4
Delinea
Delinea appoints Scott Goree to lead next phase of strategy and partner-led growth
Sophos
Sophos appoints Hussain Salman as Enterprise Services Director for Gulf region
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 29042SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Ransomware in 2026: Resilience replaces prevention as new cyber imperative
0 21On World Anti-Ransomware Day, the conversation around cybersecurity has shifted decisively. Ransomware is no longer a question of if but …
AGON by AOC celebrates 10 Years
0 31AGON by AOC celebrates 10 Years, maintains no.1 gaming monitor position for seven consecutive years.
SAS survey reveals growing focus on real-world quantum AI applications
0 47Upcoming SAS offering to equip organisations with quantum AI for real ROI.
Kaspersky warns of phishing attacks via compromised Amazon Simple Email Service accounts
0 58This makes phishing messages nearly indistinguishable from legitimate correspondence at a technical level.
Anthropic reportedly makes a seven-year cloud computing deal
0 69Akamai CEO F. Thomson Leighton stated on the Q1 earnings call the deal was the largest in the company’s history.
Apple and Intel enter into a chip deal
0 61For Apple, the deal with Intel could reduce its reliance on chips from TSMC.
Sony’s semiconductor unit enters a strategic partnership with TSMC
0 66Forming the JV is subject to reaching a definitive legally binding agreement and other customary closing conditions.
Google expands its wearables portfolio with the Fitbit Air
0 64Battery life is slated to last up to seven days, with the company claiming five minutes of charging provides a full day of use.
Cisco highlights wireless networks as backbone of AI-ready enterprises
0 71Cisco’s State of Wireless Report reveals how UAE organisations are driving productivity, efficiency, and revenue growth by treating wireless infrastructure …
Samsung enhances Try Galaxy accessibility for users across UAE
0 84Dubai — Samsung Electronics is expanding access to the Galaxy experience in the UAE through Try Galaxy, an interactive app designed to let users experience the …
Huawei Cloud and GAPP partnership to bring AI-driven cloud solutions to KSA
0 155Collaboration focuses on ecosystem depth and local sector expertise to drive market growth in the Kingdom. Riyadh — Huawei today …
Empathy meets integration: The new era for mobile wallets
0 139Early in my tenure at Beyond ONE I witnessed small digital moments that revealed the profound impact of connectivity. I …
European Parliament looks to amend AI Act
0 178The changes still need sign-off from EU governments and the European Parliament, with the process set to continue over the coming months.
Amadeus reports solid Q1 2026 growth driven by strategic tech expansion
0 155Travel technology giant maintains commercial momentum with strong profitability, AI expansion, and continued investment in biometrics-driven traveller experiences. Amadeus opened …
Anthropic and SpaceX enter into a compute deal
0 141The SpaceX agreement includes an expression of interest by Anthropic in developing multiple gigawatts of orbital computing capacity powered by solar energy, an ambition SpaceX-owner Elon Musk previously floated.
AMD brings enterprise AI acceleration to existing data centres via MI350P PCIe GPUs
0 178New Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs are designed to help organisations run AI workloads on standard air-cooled infrastructure. Enterprise AI adoption …
Airbus and GINA Software sign MoU to integrate Emergency Response Modules
0 140The collaboration aims to address regional requirements for unified critical networks, offering a hybrid solution for public safety and critical infrastructure sectors across the Middle East.
DTEK.ai and ADNOC Distribution redefine the self-checkout experience
0 145Strategic partnership to introduce seamless, SWIFT AI-powered checkout, aiming to reduce average checkout times by over 60% and enabling a seamless grab-and-go experience.
Smart farming powers UAE’s push towards food resilience, local output: Armela Farms
0 177Armela Farms is leveraging automation, AI-driven climate control, robotics, and hydroponic technologies to strengthen food security, optimise water usage, and …
VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics advance sovereign AI across the GCC
0 163Watch the highlights from the strategic MOU signing between VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics as both organisations strengthen their focus on AI-ready data management, compliance-by-design, and sovereign data ecosystems across the Middle East.
UAECSC, CPX launch ‘UAE Cyber Factory’ to advance national cyber sovereignty
0 199Abu Dhabi — The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), in collaboration with its national strategic cybersecurity partner CPX Holding, a …
CyberKnight partners with DomainTools to deliver advanced domain intelligence
0 196DomainTools brings its unique predictive risk scoring and 23+ years of DNS data, creating unmatched value through accelerated threat response.
Microsoft, Google and xAI look to address AI regulation
0 245Microsoft announced it is working with the AI Security Institute (AISI) in the UK and U.S. Centre for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) to assess its cutting-edge models and prepare protections.
AT&T looks to provide enterprise-grade security for SMBs
0 210AT&T is offering eligible new business fibre subscribers two months of Dynamic Defence at no cost when signing up for advanced or premium packages.
Robots prove an economic driver for China
0 202Cleaning robots accounted for the majority of China’s total exports at CNY7.6 billion and industrial variants amounting to CNY3.2 billion.
Chipmaker Cerebras looks to make a splash in the AI sector
0 267Cerebras planned to go public in 2024 but withdrew the paperwork after shifting its business model away from selling hardware.
Ring expands its smart home portfolio in the UAE
0 222The latest lineup offers enhanced video clarity, intelligent features, and seamless integration for modern homes.
Identity-first security rises in AI-driven world as enterprises limit trust, monitor behaviour
0 242From passkeys and Zero Trust to AI agents and continuous verification, organisations are redefining identity security in an increasingly automated …
Huawei appoints Corey Deng as Chief Cybersecurity and Privacy Officer for Middle East and Central Asia
0 244This appointment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting a secure and trustworthy digital environment across the Middle East and Central Asia.