CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Seelan Nayagam, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at DXC Technology, to learn …

Google Cloud & Cohesity aim to boost cyber resilience
Cohesity Delivers New Innovations with Google Cloud to Help Organisations Gain More Value from Business Data While Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from Cyber Threats.

Cloudflare acquires Outerbase to expand capabilities for database and agent developer experience
Outerbase acquisition will simplify how developers build intelligent, contextual, and reliable AI applications on the Cloudflare Developer Platform.

20% of security professionals struggle applying security updates in cloud environments
Almost 20% of security professionals admit difficulty applying security updates and patches in web app and cloud environments.

SAS explores fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics
Reverse stress testing: Fortifying financial resilience with AI and advanced analytics.

Deepfake threats to corporations
Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet and Fortinet Federal Board Member, unpacks how deepfake technology is no longer just a political tool, but is now being weaponised against businesses, with implications ranging from financial fraud and reputational damage to executive impersonation and insider sabotage.

Vehere establishes Middle East operations
Vehere establishes Middle East operations to address growing cybersecurity demands.

Opinion: ‘Eight Touchpoints, Zero Resolution – The Cost of Disconnected Customer Journeys’ – Iman Ghorayeb
Iman Ghorayeb, is a seasoned communications professional, perhaps best-known around these parts in her previous role as the Director of …
Opinion: ‘Bridging the AI Gap – From Hype to Enterprise Transformation’ – Mahmood Lockhat, TeKnowledge
Mahmood Lockhat, Chief Technology Officer at TeKnowledge, outlines the best practices and measures that enterprises need to adopt in order …

Continental advances AI Integration to boost efficiency, protect client trust
DIFC-licensed firm strengthens its market position amid rising demand for wealth and succession planning. Continental Group, a leading insurance intermediary …
“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 …

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 …

Lena Halbourian, Senior Regional Marketing Lead – EMEA’s Emerging Markets – CEE, CIS, and META, Commvault
Accelerate Action isn’t just a theme. It’s a call to do more and faster. In tech, closing the gender gap requires real commitment, not just conversation. Companies must actively sponsor women, not just mentor them. Pay gaps should be audited and fixed. Diverse hiring must be intentional, with clear paths for women into leadership. Seeing women at the top isn’t just inspiring, it’s necessary for real innovation. Flexible work should be the norm, not a privilege. And men must step up as allies, using their influence to open doors. The time for slow change is over. Let’s accelerate action, together.

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.

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 …

NIST adds SandboxAQ’s HQC Algorithm to list of post-quantum cryptography protocols
HQC is SandboxAQ’s second co-invented cryptographic algorithm selected by NIST, underscoring its leadership in defining the global standard for quantum-resistant …

Landmark third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco announced in Marrakech
Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, the Digital Development Agency and GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 organiser announce the landmark third edition in Marrakech.

Infinite Reality acquires iconic music service Napster
In the $207 million deal, Infinite Reality will expand and reimagine Napster, empowering artists with new audience monetisation and engagement capabilities, underpinned by iR’s immersive technology, AI-powered tools, and audience network.

Western Digital Global World Backup Day survey finds a whopping 87% actively backup their content
Despite positive momentum, many still face challenges with storage limits, time constraints and awareness.
“After 40 years of success, the time was right for us to go public, and ring that bell.” – Fayez Ibbini, Alpha Data CEO
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Fayez Ibbini, the CEO and co-founder of Alpha Data, to find out why …


