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Security Advisor ME September 2025
GITEX 2025 TO SHOWCASE LINKSHADOW’S CYBERMESHX PLATFORM, BRINGING UNIFIED INTELLIGENCE AND EXPLAINABLE AI TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF AN EVOLVING …
ISACA
ISACA & Tahawultech Infosec Cybersecurity Congress 2025 highlight digital trust, resilience, and AI security
OPSWAT
New study — sponsored by OPSWAT— reveals insider threats and AI complexities are driving file security risks to record highs, costing companies millions
Cisco
Cisco’s 2025 State of Identity Security report reveals that 85% of organisations are adopting security-first identity practices to counter rising threats and growing complexity.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 25512SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Catch up on all the excitement from the CISO50 and Future Security Awards 2025
0 8Watch the highlights from our recent CISO50 and Future Security Awards event. Enjoy the spectacle of this evening dedicated to celebrating innovation and excellence.
Digital twins, real impact: How virtual replicas are transforming industries
0 10The boundary between the physical and the virtual seems to be blurring, with digital twins emerging as the new frontier …
CISO50 and Future Security Awards focus on excellence in innovation and leadership
0 146CPI Media Group and tahawultech.com recently hosted the 2025 edition of their long-running CISO50 & Future Security Awards. Set at …
“We aim to provide technology solutions that combine great functionality with real-world usability.” – Mohit Bector, ASUS
0 44CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Mohit Bector, Commercial Head – UAE and GCC, at ASUS Business, to find out …
ASUS highlights innovation for Government and Education Sectors at Riyadh Showcase
0 58The company displayed future-ready solutions tailored to support Saudi Arabia’s evolving digital landscape.
Zebra Technologies to demonstrate how Intelligent Operations improve workflows at GITEX 2025
0 55Results backed up by Zebra’s Intelligent Operations Impact Report in collaboration with Oxford Economics.
HIMA appoints a new CEO for Sella Controls
0 60The HIMA Group has appointed Carl Ramsden as CEO of Sella Controls – A HIMA Company – effective October 1, 2025. This newly created position represents an important milestone in the further integration of the British company into the HIMA Group.
How to avoid putting kids at risk when posting photos: Sharing is not always caring
0 53Such behaviour can put children at risk by exposing their identity, location, and/or personal moments to strangers, who could potentially misuse this information.
Logitech is rewriting the book on complex meetings with Rally Board 65
0 115All-in-one video solution that packs advanced capabilities into a simple, mobile conferencing device will be showcased at GITEX Global 2025.
“Webex Contact Center brings together AI and human agents to deliver consistent high-quality experiences.” – Jeetu Patel, Cisco
0 97Cisco has announced enhancements to the Webex Customer Experience portfolio, including a new AI-powered tool for supervisors launching in early …
“My vision for Raqmiyat is to be a digital enabler for banks across the GCC.” – Georgio Khachan, Raqmiyat
0 73CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down for an exclusive interview with Georgio Khachan, Vice-President – Banking and Finance Solutions at …
ServiceNow unites people, data and workflows with its new AI Experience
0 106ServiceNow the AI platform for business transformation, has announced AI Experience, a unified, conversational front door to enterprise AI. With …
“Our partnership with AWS will help organisations leverage the power of cloud technologies.” – Lula Mohanty, IBM Consulting
0 120IBM have announced the expansion of their Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS, which is designed to fuel innovation and cloud …
“The duopoly of a modern tech stack coupled with industrial domain knowledge is our secret sauce.” – Girish Rishi, Cognite
0 144Standfirst: CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down for an exclusive interview with Girish Rishi, CEO of Cognite, to learn more …
RUCKUS Networks welcomes Graeme Kane as lead for Middle East and Africa Vertical Markets
0 295RUCKUS Networks welcomes Graeme Kane as lead for Middle East and Africa Vertical Markets.
“AI moves at extraordinary speed, and Core42 will continue to innovate to stay ahead.” – Mohammed Retmi, Core42
0 183CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Mohammed Retmi, Vice President Sovereign Public Cloud, at Core42, to learn more about …
Omnix expands Matterport powered Digital Twin Solutions in Saudi Arabia
0 198Omnix and Matterport are committed to enabling this future by bridging global innovation with local expertise, empowering Saudi Arabian organisations to transform the way they design, build, and manage assets.
Toshiba champions storage innovation for Middle East North Africa’s digital future
0 206With 150 years of legacy and a strong focus on sustainability, Toshiba accelerates growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia …
EMURGO Labs and Pravica join forces to boost stablecoin interoperability
0 263New partnership set to integrate Cardano native stablecoins onto the Sui blockchain, driving cross-border remittance innovation across MENA. EMURGO Labs, …
Salesforce to highlight ‘Agentic Enterprise’ at GITEX Global 2025
0 255Learn more about Salesforce solutions at GITEX Global 2025 by visiting the company’s booth in Hall 4, Stand B15.
Microsoft collaborates with Anthropic for Copilot improvements
0 259Microsoft teams with Anthropic to improve Copilot.
Cisco offers configuration options for EU data sovereignty
0 238Cisco targets the EU's sovereignty push.
India dismisses X’s challenge to their content removal rules
0 243X loses legal battle against India's content rules.
Stargate data centre initiative raises over $400 billion
0 313Commitment to the Stargate Project swells to $400 Billion.
ExaGrid, VAD double down on decade-long alliance to redefine backup performance
0 383The renewed partnership aims to expand market share and disrupt legacy backup solutions with a performance-driven, cyber-resilient offering tailored for …
Registration for ROSHN Hackathon 2025 begin, with prizes totaling SAR 1.3 million
0 331In its third edition this year, the hackathon expands to feature five dedicated tracks; AI & Automation, Smart Infrastructure, IoT …
Emergent raises $30m to democratise software creation, expands into MENA
0 322Dubai — Emergent, one of the fastest growing AI startups globally, announced $30 million in total funding, including a new …
Making sovereignty intelligent in age of AI
0 317CISOs across industries are grappling with the same question. How do we embrace the speed and scale of artificial intelligence …
Citrix reimagine KSA drives future of secure digital workspaces, aligns with Vision 2030
0 303Pierpaolo Taliento, GM for Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa at MiCloudSW FZ-LLC, shares how Citrix is aligning with Saudi …