ISSUE # 85
Security Advisor ME June 2024
SECURITY ADVISOR MIDDLE EAST EXAMINES THE INCREASING RELEVANCE OF THE ZERO TRUST APPROACH IN BUILDING A ROBUST DEFENSE AGAINST ADVANCED …
Gulf IT
Zaeem Qadri, Business Unit Head – Identity & Access Management at Gulf IT, on the key to modern-day security.
Resecurity
Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director at Resecurity, tells Anita Joseph how the company combines the best of human and artificial intelligence to offer a comprehensive, holistic approach to security.
Al Nisr Publishing, Gulf News
Anoop Kumar, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance at Al Nisr Publishing, Gulf News, discusses the importance of GRC in improving overall security posture.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25827SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Certification as a strategic advantage: Building trust, resilience in security sector
0 11Across the Middle East, the pace of growth in critical infrastructure, smart cities and large-scale commercial projects is unprecedented. To …
OpenText powers next wave of AI-driven information management, says top official
0 29George Schembri, Vice-President and General Manager – Middle East at OpenText, explains how the company’s AI-led information management strategy is …
Genesys unveils Arabic AI Studio and governance-driven CX innovation at GITEX 2025
0 46Sebastian Ballerini, VP of Strategic Growth at Genesys, discusses the company’s latest advancements unveiled at GITEX Global 2025 — including the launch of Arabic language support, AI Studio, and Copilot tools designed to empower enterprises with responsible, compliant, and context-aware customer experience solutions across the Middle East.
Pure Storage and VAD Technologies spotlight enterprise data cloud to power AI innovation
0 45Samer Semaan of Pure Storage and Jithin Varghese of VAD Technologies discuss at GITEX Global 2025, how intelligent data management and all-flash infrastructure are enabling businesses across the Middle East to unlock the full potential of AI and simplify digital transformation.
SearchInform DLP system offers comprehensive protection through real-time monitoring
0 47Yazen Rahmeh, Chief Executive Officer – KSA at SearchInform, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, where he highlighted the unique capabilities of its Data Loss Prevention system, and how they are using AI to provide their customers with more digital resilience.
Core42 on a mission to harness the power of the cloud to build the AI-ready infrastructure of the future
0 57Mohammed Retmi, Vice President Sovereign Public Cloud, at Core42, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025; to explain the role the company is playing in terms of helping the UAE deliver on its AI goals.
UAE’s AI and cybersecurity vision driving global digital excellence
0 131Ahmad Alhai, CEO and Co-Founder of Comply LLC, reflects on three decades of Dubai’s digital transformation — from desert sands to a digital-first nation — and shares insights on how visionary leadership, smart infrastructure, and continuous upskilling are shaping the UAE’s future-ready talent and technology ecosystem.
StarLink celebrates 20 years in business with launch of new 5-year strategy
0 150Ahmed Diab, Chief Operating Officer at StarLink, an Infinigate Group company, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to discuss their new 5-year strategy, 20 years in business and the benefits of their AI-driven platform.
Almoayyed Computers Middle East champions a tailored approach to AI adoption
0 125Almoayyed Computers Middle East (ACME) is taking a customer-centric approach to help organisations in the region navigate their AI journey, shared Amit Mehta, Head of Software Business.
Identity is the New Frontline of Cyber Defence in the Age of AI
0 128With the cybersecurity landscape transforming rapidly, Art Gilliland, Chief Executive Officer at Delinea, discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is both amplifying opportunity and threat and why identity is emerging as the new frontline in cyber defence, in an interview with Tahawul Tech.
PNY signs Global Computers as strategic partner for Removable Storage Solutions
0 125PNY strengthens its presence in the UAE by partnering with Global Computers to expand access to Advanced Removable Storage Solutions.
“The distribution centre will rapidly increase our time to market strategy across the UAE.” – Moninder Jain, Logitech
0 142Moninder Jain, VP and Head - Global Emerging Markets at Logitech, discussed the significance of their new UAE distribution centre, which will significantly accelerate their time to market.
Redefining possibilities in the Digital Era
0 129Mahmoud Nimer, President, StarLink, discusses their future aspirations and the limitless possibilities the Digital Era grants them in this exclusive interview.
Dubai Health using AI to redefine the way we think about healthcare
0 160Qasim AbuHantash, Director of Digital & AI BRM at Dubai Health, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker about how they are leveraging technologies like AI to transform patient experiences in the healthcare industry.
Epson: new-generation Smart solutions and the quest for Sustainability
0 136Veronica Martin spoke to Neil Colquhoun, President at Epson META-CW Asia, during GITEX 2025 about how Epson is evolving enterprise solutions to support digital transformation, hybrid learning, and eco-efficient printing across government, corporate, and education sectors.
Sber joins Global Tech Leaders at GITEX GLOBAL
0 154At the exhibition, Sber and its partner companies showcased their key AI solutions and informed visitors about the upcoming AI Journey conference, which will take place from November 19 to 21 in Moscow.
Forescout highlights the urgency of securing connected devices
0 130With the digital and physical worlds becoming increasingly interconnected, organisations are under constant pressure to secure the latest devices and …
Hitachi Vantara focused on harnessing the power of partners to continue growth across the Middle East
0 131Nigel Seddon, VP Northern Region at Hitachi Vantara, told CNME Editor Mark Forker that the company will continue to incentivise its channel ecosystem through new enablement programs to continue the phenomenal growth they've enjoyed across the Gulf over the last 2-3 years.
Human connection meets AI innovation at GITEX 2025
0 123Ben McDonald, CEEMETA Channel Marketing Director at Dell Technologies, discusses how AI, sustainability, and digital transformation continue to shape the modern workplace, highlighting Dell’s commitment to open standards and customer choice across the Middle East.
HP Workforce Experience Platform redefining productivity in the workplace
0 119Peter Oganesean, Managing Director Middle East and East Africa at HP, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to outline how their Work 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.
Quest Software invests in AI Platform Capabilities
0 120Rogier Egberink, VP, Sales, Quest and Paul Virgili, VP, Sales, Quest, outline the value of AI as a driver of economic diversification and the $350 million commitment made to their own platform in this exclusive interview.
Tenable drives next-gen cyber resilience with AI-powered exposure management
0 123Bernard Montel, Technical Director for EMEA at Tenable, explains how AI-driven exposure management is enabling organisations to stay ahead of evolving threats, secure fragmented attack surfaces, and adopt a proactive approach to prevention in the age of AI.
Benefides Consulting bridges strategy and execution at Gitex Global 2025
0 114Shaji John, Founder and Principal Consultant at Benefides Consulting, shares how the firm’s UAE-rooted vision and execution-driven model are empowering …
Fortinet outline how AI is helping their customers to detect, react and respond to cyberthreats
0 115Tony Zabaneh, Director of Systems Engineering, Middle East South, at Fortinet, explained to CNME Editor Mark Forker, how the cybersecurity leader is infusing AI into its product portfolio to enhance the resilience it provides to its large global customer base.
SentinelOne redefining enterprise security through AI and automation
0 193Meriam ElOuazzani, Senior Regional Director, META at SentinelOne, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker to highlight how its products such as Purple AI and Hyperautomation are helping them redefine the way their customers view security.
“Zero Trust isn’t a product, it is a strategy.” – Robert McNutt, Forescout
0 149Robert McNutt, Chief Strategy Officer at Forescout, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker on the need for Zero Trust to be viewed as a strategy to be effective, and how the company provides real-time visibility across OT and IoT environments.
Planview Powers regional growth with local data centres and AI-driven solutions
0 123Stephen Fernandes, Chief Growth Officer and Head Middle East, Planview, shares how the company is deepening its Middle East presence with its planned new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, while driving localisation, customer success, and AI adoption through its Planview Anvi and Planview University initiatives at GITEX Global 2025.
Planview accelerates Middle East expansion with new DIFC office, AI-driven vision
0 128Vishal Dhawan, President & Managing Director – Asia Pacific & Middle East, Planview, shares insights with Tahawultech.com at GITEX Global 2025 on the company’s regional growth strategy, its partnership with AWS to launch local data centres, and how AI-powered connected work platforms are redefining digital transformation across the Middle East.
LinkShadow Unveils CyberMesh X to Redefine AI-Driven Security Architecture
0 124Fadi Sharaf, Chief Revenue Officer at LinkShadow, introduces CyberMesh X—the company’s next-generation AI-powered cybersecurity platform built on Gartner’s Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture. Designed for a borderless world where people and data are everywhere, the solution delivers unified visibility, adaptive protection, and seamless low-code integrations to future-proof enterprise security.