IBM has announced the launch of its IBM Enterprise Advantage service, which it believes will help businesses to scale Agentic …

IFS records 23% increase in ARR as Industrial AI starts to deliver commercial impact
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending December …

Nvidia starts 2026 strong with AI chip sales
Brand Finance valued Nvidia’s moniker at $184.3 billion at end-2025, up 110 per cent year-on-year.

“Establishing a regional subsidiary in the KSA allows us operate at speed and scale.” – Khalid Aljamed, Submer
CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Khalid Aljamed, General Manager, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Submer, to learn how …

OpenAI to add low‑latency AI compute to its platform
OpenAI is pouring large amounts of money into data centres and compute infrastructure to compete with Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Google.

How the Middle East is redefining physical security: Insights from Andrew Elvish at Genetec
Andrew has over 14 years of experience with the company and has been witness to a lot of the changes within the Middle Eastern region over the years.

MuddyWater shifts to Rust-based malware in targeted ME cyber-espionage campaign
New CloudSEK research reveals how the APT group has evolved its tooling with a stealthy Rust implant to strengthen persistence, …

Anthropic AI looks to raise $10 billion in funding
It noted Anthropic is planning to go public this year and expects to break even for the first time in 2028.

CYBERWISE’s vision for the region: Staying ahead of threats through clarity and commitment
This long-term commitment will be reinforced by the planned opening of CYBERWISE’s local company in Saudi Arabia in early 2026, underscoring the company’s dedication to the Kingdom and the wider region.

Tenable Research discovers the security risks posed by No-Code Agentic AI
New findings demonstrate how democratised AI tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio can inadvertently leak sensitive data and execute unauthorised financial actions.

AI agents and machine identities to reshape boardroom cybersecurity priorities in 2026
Kevin Bocek, Senior Vice President of Innovation at CyberArk, explains why identity security will define governance, resilience and digital trust …

IFZA’s Scale360 Accelerator drives market impact for AI and sustainability startups
Dubai — IFZA, one of the world’s most dynamic Free Zone communities, announced the results of its inaugural Scale360 accelerator cohort, culminating in …

emt | QBS announces the addition of ShareGate to its cloud & IT management portfolio
ShareGate is now available through the emt | QBS partner network across the MEA region.

Amazon reveals its five-year plan for India
The e-commerce giant stated with the planned investment by 2030 it aims to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen infrastructure and support innovation across the country.

IBM agrees to acquire Confluent for $11 billion
$11B acquisition to deliver end-to-end data platform for businesses to connect, process and govern data for applications and AI agents.

Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud in Middle East region
Confluent launches Confluent Private Cloud In Middle East, bringing cloud simplicity on-premises.

xAI looks to raise funding for LLM GPUs
CNBC reported the deadline for the funding raise was 25 November with a closing date of 19 December.

OpenText unveils next-generation AI Data Platform
New platform addresses the region’s critical need to transition AI pilots into enterprise-wide value with trusted, context-aware intelligence.

Amazon invests billions on AI for U.S. agencies
AWS stated the buildout is meant to develop custom AI services, optimise datasets and improve workforce productivity. The cloud giant currently serves more than 11,000 government entities.
“Revenue marketing is not just about generating leads, it’s about how you create measurable business impact.” – Narimane Kurdi, Nintex
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Narimane Kurdi, Director, Revenue Marketing Emerging Markets, at Nintex, to learn more about what …


