IBM has announced a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade to advance Dubai government’s blockchain strategy.
IBM, Smart Dubai Office introduce ‘Cognitive Centre of Competence’
The centre, according to both companies, will define and deliver Dubai’s Cognitive Roadmap and help accelerate the development of cognitive citizen services across Dubai.
Sophos named as ‘leader’ in Gartner’s EPP Magic Quadrant
Sophos has announced that Gartner once again positioned Sophos as a ‘leader’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).
SANS hosts training to address cybersecurity skills shortage
SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, intends to address the lack of qualified technical resources in the Middle East through its ‘most hands-on course ever’ in Abu Dhabi from the 25th to 30th March, 2017.
‘Ripper’ service helps cybercriminals identify scammers
Threat intelligence firm, Digital Shadows, has identified a new service called Ripper, which cybercriminals use to protect themselves from being ‘ripped off’ by their fellow criminal cohort.
Nexthink signs StarLink to strengthen META distribution channel
StarLink has announced that it signed a distribution agreement with Nexthink to sell, install and support the latter’s end-user IT analytics solutions through its extensive network of channel partners to enterprise and government customers in the region.
BlackBerry announces licensing deal with India’s Optiemus Infracom
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new licensing agreement for its BlackBerry software and services to produce “secure” BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
BlackBerry enhances AtHoc crisis communication software
BlackBerry Limited has updated its BlackBerry Secure offering and added eight more languages to help organisations protect personnel during a crisis without language becoming a barrier when response time is critical.
Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017’ conference
The Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017 was held recently at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building an IT defence strategies for today’s enterprises.
JETRO to host Japanese pavilion at CeBIT 2017
With 118 companies and organisations participating, the Japan Pavilion will consist of three zones designed around the theme of Create a New World with Japan – Society 5.0, Another Perspective.