The robotic revolution gathers pace; at GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke to Lim Long Hei Roy, CEO, Robocore, about the firm’s AI-powered robots and how they’re transforming healthcare, education, interactive advertising and building automation.
Hitachi Vantara strengthens regional channel momentum through AI-driven enablement, partner innovation
Focusing on collaboration and scalability, Hitachi Vantara outlines how its channel-first approach, new partner programmes, and AI-ready infrastructure are driving enterprise transformation across the Middle East.
Join the hyperscalers: Vertiv’s adaptable solutions raise the bar on next-gen cooling
Strategies for next-generation data centres have never been more critical – and at GITEX 2025, Veronica Martin spoke to Sam Bainborough, Vice President Thermal Business for Vertiv in EMEA, about the company’s liquid cooling solutions, efficiency-driven innovations, and strategies to address ever-increasing rack densities.
“AI is transforming the way we work, and we want to deliver the best experiences to our customers.” – Peter Oganesean, HP
Peter Oganesean, Managing Director at HP, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker during GITEX Global 2025, to outline how their Workforce 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.
OPSWAT: evolving advanced AI to overcome today’s most challenging cyberthreats
In an exclusive interview at GITEX 2025, Saif Alrefai, Manager of Solutions Engineering, OPSWAT, spoke to Veronica Martin about how the company is protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East – deploying AI-driven innovation, an elite ‘SWAT’ team, and hands-on experiences putting visitors firmly in the driver’s seat.
“The vision of BeyondTrust inspires me, and I’m so excited to help the company grow.” – Maya Zakhour, BeyondTrust
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Maya Zakhour, Director of Partner Ecosystem – MEA, at BeyondTrust, to learn more about her new role at the cybersecurity leader, why the vision of the company inspires her every day, and the importance of harnessing the channel community to help BeyondTrust grow across the Middle East region.
Cisco MSP sets the framework for success
Alaa Sweidan, General Manager, Taqniyat and Amer Carouba, Managing Director, Comstor Saudi Arabia and North Africa, discuss the merits of the Cisco MSP framework and how it has helps support clients in the KSA region and beyond.
Zscaler showcases Zero Trust Everywhere as the Cybersecurity Theme Sponsor at GITEX 2025
The company used the event to present the latest advancements in its AI-driven cloud security platform and to showcase Zscaler Cellular, an industry-first solution that secures IoT and OT devices through a simple cellular SIM card.
Acer accelerates AI innovation and sustainability in 2025, says top official
General Manager Michele Montecchio shares how Acer is shaping the next era of intelligent computing, expanding its commercial reach, and …
Veeam ushers in new era for accelerating AI safely at scale with $1.7bn acquisition of Securiti AI
Veeam Software, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI, a recognized leader in Data Security …
ServiceNow committed to ‘driving’ real value for Aston Martin F1
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Max Eversfield, Senior Advisory Solution Consultation, Global Partnerships and Channels, at ServiceNow, during an …
Planview builds momentum, drives transformation across Middle East
Chief Growth Officer & Head Middle East, Stephen Fernandes, shares his vision for Planview’s regional journey—focusing on partnerships, execution, and AI-powered transformation to help enterprises connect strategy with action.
Hitachi Vantara accelerates UAE’s AI vision through innovation, sustainability, and strategic collaboration
Showcasing a future-ready AI ecosystem at GITEX Global 2025, Hitachi Vantara’s Gulf leadership highlights how advanced infrastructure, responsible AI, and strong industry partnerships are shaping the region’s digital transformation.
Adapting and thriving: Sitecore delivers a bespoke user experience
How are regional companies best using AI to deliver a more personalised customer interface? What are organisations doing to balance innovation with ethical AI use and data privacy? To get the answers first-hand, Veronica Martin spoke to Suliman Gaouda, Regional Vice President – MEA, at Sitecore.
Nokia drives 5G growth and digital transformation across MEA
Nokia is playing an important role in enabling 5G adoption and digital transformation across industries in the Middle East and Africa region, said Mikko Lavanti, Senior Vice President of Mobile Networks, Middle East and Africa, Nokia. On the sidelines of the GITEX 2025, he spoke about how emerging technologies such as AI and edge computing are shaping the next phase of connectivity.
Supercharging recovery: Veeam’s model for security in a changing landscape
At GITEX 2025, Tim Pfaelzer, Senior Vice President & General Manager – EMEA, Veeam, told Veronica Martin how the company proritises the region’s key markets and industries, always ensuring enterprise-scale data resilience, and leveraging AI to strengthen security and compliance.
ManageEngine focuses on building digital resilience
As cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication, organisations in the Middle East region are ramping up the adoption of intelligent security and governance technologies. At the show, Praneeth Vanteru, Technical Evangelist at ManageEngine, shed light on the company’s role in strengthening digital resilience for regional enterprises and their latest innovations.
Storage is King: why Lexar is a champion of High-Capacity Memory
Fissal Oubida, General Manager – Middle East, Africa and India, Lexar, spoke to Veronica Martin about the firm’s key innovations, and how Lexar is strengthening its raft of solutions to optimise customer experience – at all times ensuring resilience and a portfolio of ‘safety first’ solutions.
Why CyberArk stands as a Flag-Bearer of Identity
Shailesh Bhatia, Senior Manager, CyberArk, speaks to Veronica Martin about the raft of cyber threats that the company consistently highlights – and how its solutions are best-placed to build resilience, strong governance and trust.
“Our agentic platform gives companies a digital workforce they can deploy today.” – Somya Kapoor, IFS
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced the next evolution of its IFS Loops agent platform: 10 …