Pure Storage’s Michael Sotnick, vice president, Global Channels and Alliances, and Ben Savage, EMEA head, Channel and Alliances, give a …
Apple and Accenture team up to boost enterprise mobility
Global consultancy and business services firm Accenture unveiled a partnership with Apple designed to help businesses develop new applications and use cases …
Pure Storage names Charles Giancarlo as CEO
Pure Storage’s board of directors have named Charles Giancarlo as the company’s new chief executive and a member of the …
How threat intelligence can help businesses turn the tide on cybercrime
In the recent past, we have seen an alarming trend – attackers becoming faster innovators than the defenders. With increasing complexities around cybersecurity, the need for threat intelligence is becoming more apparent.
Omantel completes $846.1 million Zain stake purchase
Omantel has won the bid to acquire 9.84 percent of Zain’s issued share capital, representing a total cash value of …
LinkedIn rolls out native mobile video feature
LinkedIn members can now record, upload, and post native videos directly from the LinkedIn mobile app LinkedIn has announced that …
8 top cyber-attack maps and how to use them
Most of the cyber-attack maps online today are just ‘eye candy,’ but there are some creative ways they can be used.
Interactive sports app 10 launches in UAE
UAE-based social sports app 10 has launched globally and on home soil. Headquartered in Dubai with an office in London, …
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
Why UAE CIOs value data more than employees
Pure Storage’s Evolution: The Data Economy 2017 report shows that two thirds of UAE CIOs now consider data to be a more valuable asset than their employees. Are the country’s IT leaders well-advised to set store in cloud, and what they can realistically expect from their IT roadmaps in the next two years?
Palto Alto Networks signs data exchange deal with Interpol
Palo Alto Networks is formalising its cooperation with the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI). Palo Alto Networks is the …
Nanjgel: People, processes and technology define security
Jude Pereira, MD, Nanjgel Solutions, says building a robust security strategy comes down to people, processes and technology. Recent ransomware …
Facebook takes on TV networks, YouTube with new ‘Watch’ tab
According to a blog post released by the company, Watch will be made available on mobile, desktops, and in Facebook’s TV apps.
Knowledge is power: SEWA chairman Dr. Rashid Alleem
When Dr Rashid Alleem was handpicked by the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, to lead Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority’s transformation journey in April 2014, he knew how important his work would be in driving the emirate’s critical infrastructure.
Saudi NCSC receives global cybersecurity certification
Saudi Arabia’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has received an internationally recognised cybersecurity certification from safety science organisation, UL (Underwriters …
Abu Dhabi Ports achieves ISO 22301 certification
Abu Dhabi Ports has been awarded the ISO 22301 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The certification is …
HP launches new retail point-of-sale system
HP Inc. has unveiled its versatile all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system, the HP ElitePOS for the retail sector. The company said …
On the hunt: Tips to spot potential cyber threats
Tim Bandos, director of cybersecurity, Digital Guardian, shares common indicators that say a threat is underway. Threat actors do everything …
NYU demos how to protect power grids from cyber-attacks
The NYU team revealed vulnerabilities in a component that combined with publicly available information provide sufficient information to model an advanced, persistent threat to the electrical grid.
Sage acquires cloud-based financial firm Intacct for $850m
“The acquisition of Intacct supports our ambitions for accelerating growth by winning new customers at scale and builds on our other cloud-first acquisitions, strengthening the Sage Business Cloud,” said Stephen Kelly, CEO, Sage.