Zain Group’s fully owned global services subsidiary, Mada Communications, has announced that it will be rolling out a next-generation, cloud-ready DDoS mitigation technology in partnership with application security experts F5 Networks.
Worldwide public cloud services market set to hit $260bn in 2017: Gartner
The highest revenue growth will come from cloud system infrastructure services (infrastructure as a service [IaaS]), which is projected to grow 36.6 percent in 2017 to reach $34.7 billion.
IDC: MEA cognitive, AI spending set for strong growth
IDC research shows that that spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) will …
Gaza Cybergang targets UAE and Saudi Arabia
Kaspersky Lab experts are registering important changes in the operations of the infamous Gaza Cybergang, which is actively targeting multiple …
Are you unknowingly donating computing power to cybercriminals?
Fortinet has discovered an increase in cryptojacking incidents, which is a new way to stealthily mine Monero cryptocurrency from a user’s CPU resources.
North Korea behind WannaCry attack: UK minister
The British government has admitted that it is “as sure as possible” that North Korea carried out the “WannaCry” malware …
RIPE NCC, TRA, AUB ink MoUs to develop Internet services
The MoUs are aimed at improving Internet-based researches and activities and enhance the operational efficiency of networks in the Middle East.
Google to launch advanced Gmail security features for high-risk users
The advanced protection features include an option to require a physical USB security key to connect to a desktop computer before each log-in as a way to verify a user’s identity.
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
Sophos unveils Cloud Security Provider programme
Global player in network and endpoint security Sophos has announced that it has expanded its partner programme to now offer …
Barracuda Networks: Email the biggest enterprise vulnerability
Email security specialist Barracuda Networks has warned against the dangers the enterprise faces as a result of slack security around employee communication.
Lenovo highlights future of technology and supercomputing
Lenovo Data Center Group (DCG) is showcasing its supercomputing or high-performance computing and an array of products and solutions that are fit for the ‘Intelligence Revolution’ era.
Polycom showcases new innovations in video conferencing
Making its first appearance at the show is the Polycom RealPresence Immersive Studio Flex, which the company claims can bring the meeting room experience to more collaborators around the region at a more affordable price.
Logicom emphasises on cloud offering
At GITEX 2017, Logicom is launching an array of new solutions, including the latest offerings from its key partners, ranging …
Polycom introduces new conferencing solutions
The Polycom Trio 8500, according to the firm, is perfect communication tool for mid-sized conference rooms.
Polycom inks MEA distribution deal with Mindware
Mindware has announced the signing of a MEA distribution contract with Polycom, a provider of business-grade conferencing communications. The agreement …
How digital disruption is already changing customers’ lives
In an age of intelligent cloud and intelligent edge – an age of AI-powered virtual agents and intelligent bots – …
Logicom Cloud Marketplace launches in Kuwait
Regional distributor Logicom has hosted a launch event for its Logicom Cloud Marketplace, at the Mövenpick Hotel and Resort Al …
Slack valued at $5.1bn following SoftBank funding round
SoftBank said on Monday that its Vision Fund led a Series G funding round alongside Accel and other investors, topping up Slack’s existing $540 million in funding to $790 million.
Riverbed to tout application networking offering at GITEX
Under the theme ‘Experience the Future of Application Networking’, Riverbed will showcase the Riverbed SteelCentral portfolio, its visibility solution for …