Mahmood Lockhat, Chief Technology Officer at TeKnowledge, outlines the best practices and measures that enterprises need to adopt in order …
ServiceNow acquire Logik.ai in a bid to expand its growing CRM footprint globally
ServiceNow has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Logik.ai, an industry leader with a modern, AI‑powered, and …

Cisco Talos Report: The education sector the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in 2024
The annual report from Cisco Talos has shown that the education sector was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks in …
“In 2018, we were a smartphone company in this region, now we have a different vision, we want to build ecosystems.” – Wassim Chourbaji, Qualcomm
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Wassim Chourbaji, President, MEA & SVP of Government Affairs EMEA, at Qualcomm, to …

Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai
Uber and WeRide partner with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority to bring autonomous vehicles to Dubai.

OPSWAT establishes office in Saudi Arabia
The company reiterated its growing commitment to the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding cybersecurity market and its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation initiatives.

Cohesity unveils new NetBackup features and Nutanix Integration
New Release Includes Quantum-Proof Encryption, Enhances Industry-First User Behaviour Monitoring and Risk Analysis, and Adds Protection for More PaaS Workloads.

Machine identities are growing faster than human identities: How the UAE can stay ahead of the threat
While organizations in the Middle East are increasingly savvy about the need for robust cybersecurity measures, there remains a worrying …

New data: Gen Z embraces AI for social media spending
Gen Z is fuelling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms.

Museum of the Future to host interactive workshops on AI-driven music, future of food, and wellness
The Museum of the Future, a hub for intellectual discussions, a playground for innovators, and a catalyst for change, is …

Mitsumi Distribution unveils the AI frontier at GITEX Africa 2025
Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in GITEX Africa 2025 and showcase a range of future-oriented, AI-driven technology products.

AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco
AVEVA announces strategic partnerships at flagship event AVEVA World in San Francisco.

Infinite Reality now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Partnership helps businesses easily deploy Infinite Reality’s Solutions to capitalize on the booming demand for immersive, AI-enhanced experiences.

The backup paradox – why thinking you’re safe might be your biggest weakness
In the digital age, data protection is everything. For over a decade, World Backup Day has served as a reminder …

UiPath launches Test Cloud to bring AI agents to software testing
UiPath agentic testing can significantly reduce the 25% of IT budget typically dedicated to traditional software testing methods.

Maria Sanchez, Vice President – Corporate AI, Inception
Accelerating action means rethinking the foundation of tech, moving beyond diversity targets to fundamentally reshaping how AI is built and deployed. We must challenge biases in data, redefine leadership pipelines, and ensure AI empowers rather than excludes. This requires investing in equitable hiring, funding women-led AI ventures, and amplifying female voices in technology.

Kawther Haciane, Partner Lead – Digital Risk, EY
The time for incremental change is over. We must act boldly to close the gender gap in tech. This means breaking systemic barriers and ensuring women are not just included but empowered to lead. Companies must set real targets, hold leadership accountable, and create workplaces where women thrive, not just survive. In cybersecurity, we need more women shaping the future of digital resilience. Mentorship, sponsorship, and equitable opportunities must be the norm, not the exception. Let’s accelerate action because diversity is not just a metric. It is the driving force of innovation.

World Backup Day: Tech leaders universally agree that backing up data is critical, but it’s not enough
World Backup Day: March 31st is World Backup Day, and cybersecurity practitioners and technology leaders from Veeam, Pure Storage, Acronis, …

World Backup Day: 2025 demands smarter backup strategy for individuals, businesses
Take the pledge on March 31 to protect your most valuable digital assets. Don’t be an April Fool. Back up …

Collaboration made easy using a work management platform
Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec Inc, discusses how work management platforms are transforming collaboration in security operations by streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency as organisations grow in complexity.


