ISSUE # 108
Security Advisor ME August 2026
THE OPEN SECURE AI ALLIANCE IS BUILDING AN OPEN DEFENCE STACK TO HELP THE UAE GOVERN AUTONOMOUS AGENTS, STRENGTHEN SOVEREIGN …
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What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 31613SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Veeam warns of EMEA ‘shadow agent’ crisis
0 8070% of organisations admit that AI workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight. New research from Veeam® Software, …
Apple unveils the new foldable iPhone Duo
0 82Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the announcement of the new iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo makes …
Google invests €13 billion in Finnish digital infrastructure
0 74Additionally, more than 4,400 workers will receive AI skills training through local partnerships
F5 deepens commitment to Saudi Arabia with AI security innovation and planned expansion of F5 global network
0 91F5 revealed that it aims to bring new levels of application delivery and security closer to organisations in Saudi Arabia.
ITFinder simplifies how UAE businesses find and engage IT service providers
0 102ITFinder aims to bring customers, technology service providers, suppliers and professionals together through a single platform, with longer-term plans to expand into other GCC markets.
Tenable highlights agentic AI-driven exposure management at GISEC Global 2026
0 113As organisations across the Middle East continue their digital transformation journey and integrate generative AI into enterprise operations, security teams are facing an influx of expanding attack surfaces and rapid threat cycles.
Submer and Edgecore Networks sign MoU to accelerate AI-ready data centre infrastructure across the region
0 121Strategic partnership combines Submer’s end-to-end AI infrastructure capabilities with Edgecore Networks’ open, high-performance networking portfolio to support the next generation of high-density AI and HPC deployments.
NVIDIA and Palantir bring sovereign intelligence to critical supply chains
0 120Collaboration combines NVIDIA Nemotron models with Palantir’s AI platforms to strengthen supply chain visibility, resilience, and sovereign control Palantir Technologies …
Qualcomm enters custom AI chip agreement with Amazon
0 124The high-bandwidth interconnects are designed to clear data bottlenecks within data centre networks, allowing large clusters of AI chips to communicate with minimal latency.
Google Cloud and Accenture expand their long-term partnership
0 114The Accenture and Google Cloud initiative targets accelerating enterprise demand for agentic AI architectures, which rely on autonomous digital agents to automate complex, multi-step workflows.
Worldwide data centre component revenue increased in Q2 2026
0 122General-purpose server demand remained strong across cloud service providers, supported by continued infrastructure expansion alongside emerging agentic AI workloads.
AI reshapes workforce planning across Middle East, says Workday official
0 131Workday highlights how connected data, agile operating models and responsible AI can help organisations build future-ready workforces AI is reshaping …
Apple unveils 2026 device portfolio with launch of iPhone Duo and next-gen lineup
0 160The 2026 portfolio includes the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, …
Governed project data unlocks AI value in architecture, engineering and construction
0 137Stan Hansen, Chief Operating Officer at Egnyte, explains how connected project information, purpose-built AI agents and safeguards can support secure …
Mannai Corporation appoints Sumanta Roy to strengthen ICT leadership
0 130With Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia scaling its operations from Riyadh, the Group is bringing its technology expertise, global partnerships and decades of enterprise experience to customers across the Kingdom and wider region.
Mistral raises €3 billion in funding round
0 141Last year, the startup raised €1.7 billion at a €11.7 billion valuation in a series C funding round led by ASML.
Verizon signs new fibre supply deal
0 142The companies stated the agreement is designed to support surging demand for consumer broadband and converged services, alongside growing infrastructure needs from AI hyperscalers.
Kaspersky unveils how the worst cyber incidents hit SMBs over the past year
0 149The data shows that cybercriminals concentrate their efforts on IT and IT‑security teams.
Magna AI concludes LEAP 2026 with strategic collaborations, partner engagements and a sovereign AI value-chain showcase
0 195Over four days at DeepFest, Magna AI presented eight live demo pods and an expanded partner ecosystem spanning infrastructure, platforms, applications, and cybersecurity to support Saudi Arabia's next phase of AI growth.
Ericsson signs MoU with Mobily
0 147For Mobily, the deal provides access to Ericsson’s EIAP ecosystem, which includes more than 100 rApps from members.
HTC’s AI smart glasses reach the American market
0 154On the software side, requests processed through partner AI platforms are anonymised, and no captured data is used to train AI models.
Data centre spending could hit $32 Trillion by 2050
0 172If tighter export controls disrupt advanced GPU supplies, cumulative global investment could fall to $25.5 trillion through 2050, around $6 trillion below the central forecast.
Malaysia looks to Huawei as an AI chip supplier
0 158Malaysia outlined a digital transformation project in October 2025 involving numerous initiatives including adopting blockchain, quantum computing and AI.
Is AI solving the biggest problem in furniture shopping?
0 160Danube Home’s YARA AI is transforming furniture shopping by helping customers visualise products within their actual spaces before making a purchase.
Broadcom introduces VMware Private AI Cloud, enabling enterprises to scale AI cost-effectively
0 170Broadcom's portfolio of advanced cloud infrastructure, application and security software gives enterprises a production-ready path to building, running, and governing AI where their data lives.
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) announces the appointment of Pieter Bil as Chief Executive Officer
0 156Under this new leadership, GBM remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the region's ambitious national digital agendas, providing the end-to-end capabilities that ensure enterprises remain agile, secure, and ready for the future.
Meet the Dell 14S: An affordable laptop built for students, college and everyday life
0 151New lightweight laptop delivers premium aluminium design, four expressive colour options and up to 21 hours of battery life.
Empty pages full of potential threats: Kaspersky warns about the dangers of parked domains
0 166These deceptive sites often masquerade as error pages or ad-filled placeholders, exposing users to privacy breaches and potential identity theft every day.
Saviynt appoints Kamel Heus VP Sales for Middle East and Africa
0 163Cybersecurity veteran to drive regional growth, strengthen partner ecosystem and advance identity security across MEA Saviynt, a leading provider of …