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StarLink inks distribution partnership with Cloudera

StarLink has signed a partnership with Cloudera to distribute its solutions in the Middle East and Egypt. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-inks-distribution-partnership-with-cloudera/

Ingram Micro signs distribution deal with Red Hat for MEA

Ingram Micro has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Red Hat, the global open source solutions company, to … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ingram-micro-distribution-red-hat-middle-east/

F5 appoints new head of global services and strategy

F5 has announced the appointment of Tom Fountain as Executive Vice President of Global Services and Chief Strategy Officer. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/f5-appoints-new-head-of-global-services-and-strategy/

Moro Hub, Avaya team up to accelerate digital transformation in UAE

Moro Hub is disrupting the UAE market with its Contact Center-as-a-Service and Unified Communications-as-a-Service https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/moro-hub-avaya-team-up-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-uae/

PlayGo BH70: perfect for work and play

Attention all audiophiles, there’s a new player in town and it’s not just here to play – it means serious business too. We took the new AI-enabled PlayGo BH70 headphones for a spin, here’s what we think… https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/playgo-bh70-perfect-for-work-and-play/

How open source communities work and what enterprises can learn

As businesses and their employees come to terms with remote working, there are lessons that can be learned from the open source world. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/how-open-source-communities-work-what-enterprises-learn/

Secureworks launches new global partner programme

Secureworks, a global software-driven cybersecurity services firm, has announced a new Global Partner Programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/secureworks-launches-new-global-partner-programme/

ServiceNow helps organisations safely move back to the office with new apps

ServiceNow has released ServiceNow Safe Workplace, a four-app suite and dashboard designed to help companies manage the essential steps for returning employees to the workplace and support everyone’s health and safety. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/servicenow-helps-organisations-safely-move-back-office-new-apps/

ESET scores high in inaugural Android Security Apps for Corporate Users test

The enterprise version of ESET’s Android mobile security app, ESET Endpoint Security for Android, reached the best score in the first edition of the Android Security Apps for Corporate Users test by AV-TEST, a respected independent testing organisation. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/eset-scores-high-android-security-apps-corporate-users/

COVID-19 forces organisations to rethink technology priorities: AppDynamics

Organisations are changing their technology priorities due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a recent study released by global APM vendor AppDynamics, a Cisco company. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/covid19-forces-organisations-rethink-tech-priorities-appdynamics/

WEBINAR: Rubrik, Exclusive Networks spotlight cyber resilience in the age of COVID-19

Murthy Sadasivan, Vendor Manager, Exclusive Networks and Mohammed Al Tamimi, Regional Sales Director, Rubrik, delved into the latest innovative solutions to keep enterprises secure and cyber-resilient during COVID-19. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/webinar-rubrik-exclusive-networks-cyber-resilience/

Huawei AirEngine Wi-Fi 6: Dreams into Reality

AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 Powered by Huawei 5G allows various sectors, including digital education, digital airport, omni-channel finance, smart healthcare, smart government, and smart manufacturing, to move toward a fully wireless campus era. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/huawei-airengine-wi-fi-6-dreams-into-reality/

Kingston ships 7.68TB capacity for high-performance data centre SSDs

Kingston Digital has started shipping the 7.68TB model of the Data Centre 500R (DC500R) and 450R (DC450R) SATA SSDs. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/kingston-ships-7-68tb-capacity-for-high-performance-data-centre-ssds/

The other side of quarantine: cyber threats continue to grow worldwide

While undoubtedly, staying home is a safer option in these turbulent times, it does not mean that no threats are awaiting the users in the digital world. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/other-side-quarantine-cyber-threats-grow-worldwide/

Intel, Lenovo and Riot Games team up to shape MENA's growing gaming industry

Riot Games MENA has partnered with Intel and Lenovo to bring a long-awaited tournament road map to the Middle East and North Africa. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/intel-lenovo-riot-games-shape-mena-growing-gaming-industry/

FireEye introduces new endpoint security framework for rapid feature deployment

FireEye has introduced a new Innovation Architecture behind FireEye Endpoint Security, including the availability of several new modules for protection, investigation and response. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/fireeye-new-endpoint-security-framework-rapid-feature-deployment/

Nutanix names new Head for Worldwide Channels

Nutanix has announced the promotion of Christian Alvarez to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Channels effective immediately. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/nutanix-names-new-head-for-worldwide-channels/

UAE's DEWA, Huawei strengthen AI and digital transformation collaboration

UAE’s DEWA and multinational tech giant Huawei, have explored ways to expand their strategic partnership in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-dewa-huawei-ai-digital-transformation-collaboration/

UAE consumer spending this Ramadan pivots on cashless transactions: Criteo

Criteo has released new research on online consumer spending in the UAE during the month of Ramadan. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-consumer-spending-this-ramadan-pivots-on-cashless-transactions-criteo/

Make your Eidiya contactless this Eid Al Fitr via ToTok

People sending loved ones their Eidiya during this year’s Eid Al Fitr can now do so virtually along with a beautiful cash gift cover using instant messaging app ToTok. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eidiya-contactless-eid-al-fitr-totok-instant-money-transfer-feature/

FinTech set to grow in the Gulf during global COVID-19 pandemic: study

The GCC is set for a surge in the use of FinTech apps during the COVID-19 global health crisis as contactless payments in the MEA region increase by 70 percent, according to the latest figures by Mastercard. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/fintech-set-grow-gulf-covid19-pandemic-study/

Experts share insights on creating accessible digital environments for People of Determination

Panelists at #WeAreInclusive Webinar on Global Accessibility Awareness Day shared action points and tools on how to create accessible digital environments for People of Determination.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/experts-insights-accessible-digital-environments-people-of-determination/

UiPath’s RPA partners

UiPath’s RPA partners on how they’ve supported stc to leverage RPA. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/uipaths-rpa-partners/

stc’s RPA champions

stc’s senior managers and directors highlight how UiPath’s RPA has enhanced their processes and prepared them for the future of work. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/stcs-rpa-champions/

UiPath: Leading stc’s automation journey

UiPath’s Karan Dixit, Hani Enayah and Ibrahim Al-Ashqar explain how the RPA leader has fast-tracked stc’s digital transformation journey. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/uipath-leading-stc-automation-journey/

Enhancing productivity

Automation is crucial to fulfilling stc’s digital transformation strategy and ensure productivity – with the help of UiPath’s RPA technology, the organisation was able to drastically improve its operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/stc-uipath-automation-enhancing-productivity/

The value of RPA

Since the beginning of this project, we saw UiPath as a partner – we trusted the UiPath’s team to help us understand our RPA requirements and how to make the most out of this technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/stc-uipath-the-value-of-rpa/

The company of the future

stc plays a crucial role in enabling digital transformation in the country, one of the main objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/stc-company-of-the-future/

You may be paying more than you should for your backup solution

For most companies, one of the major reasons they simply purchase backup software is to leverage their existing hardware. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/synology-you-may-be-paying-more-than-you-should-for-your-backup-solution/

UAE food tech entrepreneurs join hands to support local F&B sector

UAE food tech entrepreneurs band together to support local F&B industry with BuyNowDineLater.com initiative https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-food-tech-entrepreneurs-join-hands-to-support-local-fb-sector/

Dell Technologies, Google Cloud launch new hybrid storage solution

Dell Technologies and Google Cloud launch Dell Technologies Cloud OneFS for Google Cloud to help organisations control exponential data and application growth and ease the flow of files across their private clouds and Google Cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/dell-technologies-google-cloud-launch-new-hybrid-storage-solution/

Qualys CTSO weighs in on the latest Verizon data breach report

Marco Rottigni, chief technical security officer, EMEA, Qualys, shares his views on the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations report. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/qualys-ctso-weighs-in-on-the-latest-verizon-data-breach-report/

Facebook rolls out new platform to help small businesses thrive online

Facebook on has re-enforced its commitment to supporting small businesses with the launch of its new feature called ‘Shops’. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/facebook-shops-new-platform-small-businesses-online/

What AI and Machine Learning Can Do

AI/Machine learning is uniquely suited for this because it involves taking massive amounts of data and then using computers with algorithms. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/oracle-what-ai-and-machine-learning-can-do/

Saudi Arabia mulls electronic wristbands to facilitate home quarantine

Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to introduce electronic wristbands for monitoring people who are quarantined inside their homes. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-mulls-electronic-wristbands-to-facilitate-home-quarantine/

Schneider Electric, AVEVA extend partnership to support modern data centres

Schneider Electric and AVEVA have announced their expanded partnership to deliver innovative solutions for the data centre market. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/schneider-electric-aveva-extend-partnership-data-centres/

AWS customers in UAE and Saudi Arabia can now benefit from AWS Outposts

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia can now avail AWS Outposts, which offer fully managed and configurable compute and storage racks built with AWS-designed hardware. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-saudi-arabia-aws-outposts/

Are you ready to respond to a cyber-attack while working from home?

Kawther Haciane, Project Executive and Security Lead, IBM Security Services, highlights why businesses need to double down on their cybersecurity efforts as they embrace remote working models. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/are-you-ready-to-respond-to-a-cyber-attack-while-working-from-home/

How Lenovo is cooling tomorrow’s sustainable supercomputers – with warm water

Rick Koopman – EMEA HPC and AI Technical Leader – Lenovo Data Centre Group, discusses how the company is supporting … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/how-lenovo-is-cooling-tomorrows-sustainable-supercomputers-with-warm-water/

HPE enhances HCI Solutions for expanding remote workforce amid COVID-19

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that the enhanced HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen 10 hyperconverged infrastructure solution (HCI) with the new 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processor. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/hpe-enhances-hci-solutions-expanding-remote-workforce-covid19/

Schneider Electric to provide online monitoring services at no cost

Schneider Electric has announced that it will provide Middle East and Africa-based organisations that need technical IT support with access to the company’s digital tools and online monitoring services at no cost for 90 days. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/schneider-electric-to-provide-online-monitoring-services-at-no-cost/

GISEC.virtual: webinar series to explore how global chaos has heightened cyber risks

GISEC is providing an all-new online platform to keep the cybersecurity industry connected and engaged. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/gisec-virtual-webinar-how-global-chaos-heightened-cyber-risk/

Exclusive Networks ME to deliver Checkmarx software security platform in Middle East

Exclusive Networks ME has announced its partnership with Checkmarx, a software security solutions firm for DevOps. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/exclusive-networks-me-to-deliver-checkmarx-software-security-platform-in-middle-east/

Why multi-cloud adoption is becoming so successful across EMEA

Mahesh Desai, Chief Relationship Officer, EMEA, Rackspace, delves into the growing opportunities that multi-cloud environments can bring to businesses. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/why-multi-cloud-adoption-is-becoming-so-successful-across-emea/

Autonomous database choices to fit your needs

At Oracle, we are bringing enterprise-grade database technology to the cloud and making it dramatically simpler and more cost effective. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/autonomous-database-choices-to-fit-your-needs/

Majority of UAE firms faced at least one cyber-attack last year: Proofpoint

Majority (82 percent) of CSOs and CISOs have reported at least one cyber-attack on their organisation in 2019, according to the latest research by Proofpoint. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/majority-of-uae-firms-faced-at-least-one-cyber-attack-last-year-proofpoint/

Mastercard, Hub71 team up to accelerate fintech startups in the UAE

Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71 – a tech ecosystem based in Abu Dhabi Global Market Square that incubates global fintech startups and technology companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/mastercard-hub71-team-up-to-accelerate-fintech-startups-in-the-uae/

UAE rolls out online platform to help businesses address the effects of COVID-19

The Ministry of Economy (MOE) has launched a dedicated interactive online knowledge platform to help business address the effects of the COVID-19 virus. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-moe-online-platform-help-businesses-address-effects-covid19/

Fintech SURGE.virtual: webinar series to explore the future of Fintech amid market shifts

Fintech Surge, Dubai World Trade Centre’s new exhibition, conference and meeting point for the Fintech community is providing an all-new online platform to keep the Fintech community connected and engaged. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/fintech-surge-virtual-webinar-series-explore-future/

Huawei on supporting customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic

In the first part of TahawulTech.com’s DigiTalks interview with Alaa Elshimy, the Huawei Enterprise Business Group managing director and vice president for Middle East explained how the company has been supporting its customers during the COVID19 pandemic and how 5G could help mitigate its spreading. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/huawei-on-supporting-customers-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Westcon Middle East hosts Virtual Partner Summit on F5 Networks solutions

Westcon has announced the success of its ‘Virtual EDGE Partner Summit’, which highlighted the latest offerings from F5 Networks for its partners across the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/westcon-middle-east-hosts-virtual-partner-summit-on-f5-networks-solutions/

Many single-purpose databases vs a converged database

There is an on-going debate in our community about the best approach for developing cloud-native or data-driven apps. On one … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/many-single-purpose-databases-vs-a-converged-database/

Qualys provides vulnerability management for customers of Azure Security Center

Qualys has announced that Qualys Container Security is immediately available and Qualys Vulnerability Management will be available within a month in Microsoft Azure Security Center. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/qualys-vulnerability-management-customers-azure-security-center/

Ingram Micro urges partners to be aware and to take action against fraudsters

Ingram Micro, one of the largest technology distributors in the META region, has recently warned partners against the increasing number of fraudulent sales orders. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ingram-micro-urges-partners-to-be-aware-and-to-take-action-against-fraudsters/

Bahrain to offer COVID-19 test results on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger

Bahrain has become the first country in the world to offer COVID-19 test results by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/bahrain-covid19-test-results-whatsapp-facebook-messenger/

UAE PASS to be sole digital identity to access government services in Dubai

The UAE PASS will soon become the only digital identity for all residents of Dubai, including citizens and expats, to access government services within the emirate as well as other parts of the country. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-pass-digital-identity-dubai-government-services/

ESET uncovers cyber espionage framework Ramsay

ESET researchers have discovered a previously unreported cyber espionage framework they dub Ramsay. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eset-uncovers-cyber-espionage-framework-ramsay/

How to recruit and retain cloud security talent

Amazon Web Services (AWS) outlines four ways to find and retain cloud security talent. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-recruit-and-retain-cloud-security-talent/

EMEA firms lack tools to unlock the power of data: study

Companies face a struggle to extract value from data, as systems come under pressure from growing demand, a recent study by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company highlighted. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/emea-firms-lack-tools-to-unlock-the-power-of-data-study/

Delivering the ‘real’ e-learning ‘experience’

Shadi Bakhour, Business Unit Director, B2B, Canon Middle East and General Manager, Canon Saudi Arabia, highlights how the current COVID-19 pandemic is re-shaping the future of education. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/delivering-the-real-e-learning-experience/

Fortinet touts growing secure SD-WAN product portfolio

Fortinet has announced new innovations and continued market share momentum for its Secure SD-WAN solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/fortinet-touts-growing-secure-sd-wan-product-portfolio/

How ALPRs can be a force multiplier for law enforcement

Firas Jadalla, regional director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Genetec, sheds light on how Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) can help law enforcement authorities enable enhance public safety. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-alprs-can-be-a-force-multiplier-for-law-enforcement/

Dubai-based Credence Security signed by ESET as distributor for southern Africa

Credence Security has announced a new partnership with award-winning global endpoint and perimeter-protection vendor ESET, to cover southern Africa. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/dubai-based-credence-security-signed-by-eset-as-distributor-for-southern-africa/

Ai Everything.virtual to explore how AI will redefine humanity

Ai Everything is launching an all-new online platform to keep the artificial intelligence community connected and engaged. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ai-everything-virtual-to-explore-how-ai-will-redefine-humanity/

du customers enjoy the fastest fixed broadband services in Gulf

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is providing the fastest fixed broadband services in the Gulf region.  https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/du-customers-enjoy-the-fastest-fixed-broadband-services-in-gulf/

5G security assurance is key to Saudi’s economic acceleration: experts

Industries across Saudi Arabia today—including healthcare, education, and banking—are already benefitting from the incredible leaps in bandwidth and network speeds provided by 5G. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/5g-security-assurance-saudis-economic-acceleration/

How D-Link and Gajshield help protect networks

D-Link Middle East and Africa regional director Harrison Albert discusses the company’s strategic partnership with network security firm GajShield, and how their collaboration can help enterprises protect networks and prevent data leaks. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/how-d-link-and-gajshield-help-protect-networks/

Dell Technologies to modernise and simplify data centres with latest launch

Dell Technologies has announced Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies to help enterprises modernise and simplify the operations and management of their data centres. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/dell-technologies-to-modernise-and-simplify-data-centres-with-latest-launch/

NetApp names Microsoft veteran as new president

NetApp has announced the appointment of Cesar Cernuda as president of NetApp, reporting to CEO George Kurian, effective in July. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/netapp-names-microsoft-veteran-as-new-president/

GITEX Future Stars to explore challenges faced by tech startups in new webinar series

GITEX Future Stars is launching GITEX Future Stars.virtual, the all-new series of webinars that will cover the most pressing issues facing technology startups. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/gitex-future-stars-to-explore-challenges-faced-by-tech-startups-in-new-webinar-series/

Abu Dhabi lab streamlines COVID-19 testing procedures

InterSystems has partnered with Group 42 (G42), an AI and cloud computing company based in Abu Dhabi, to deploy InterSystems TrakCare Lab Enterprise (TCLE), the first laboratory business management solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-g42-boosts-covid19-testing-intersystems/

McAfee joins hands with Atlassian to accelerate security capabilities in the cloud

McAfee has announced a collaboration with Atlassian to bring advanced data security and threat protection to common customers looking to accelerate their move to the cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mcafee-atlassian-advanced-security-cloud/

UAE MoHAP strengthens telemedicine system

UAE MoHAP is reinforcing its e-services by upgrading the services provided by outpatients clinics of the ministry-run hospitals to become virtual ones, using smart technology and digital communication systems. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-mohap-strengthens-telemedicine-system/

World's first AI university names new EVP and provost

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ling Shao as the University’s Executive Vice President and Provost. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/mbzuai-names-new-evp-and-provost/

UAE internet users are becoming more conscious about personal data privacy: study

Consumers around the world want to take more action to protect and maintain control over their personal privacy, according to the latest study by Kaspersky. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-internet-users-personal-data-privacy-kaspersky/

Genetec to help businesses comply with physical distancing regulations

To help organisations monitor their occupancy levels and ensure compliance with regulations, Genetec has announced a new Occupancy Management Package. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/genetec-businesses-comply-physical-distancing-regulation/

eufy Security: connecting people in the age of social distancing

How eufy Security helps families and front-liners stay in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/eufy-security-connecting-people-age-social-distancing/

3 factors to consider in securing your remote workforce

Toni El Inati, RVP Sales, META & CEE, Barracuda Networks, shares insights into how organisations can ensure the security of their remote workforce. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/3-factors-consider-securing-remote-workforce/

Cybercrimes surge in first 100 days of COVID-19: Mimecast

The volume of malicious and opportunistic cybercrimes has increased during the first 100 Days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest study by Mimecast. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cybercrimes-surge-in-first-100-days-of-covid19-mimecast/

Secure access among key challenges for firms adopting WFH models: Riverbed

Secure access for remote and branch workers and high costs are the main connectivity challenges that regional organisations currently face as they adopt work from home models, according to Riverbed. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/secure-access-among-key-challenges-for-firms-adopting-wfh-models-riverbed/

Zoom gets security boost with Keybase acquisition

Zoom Video Communications have announced that it has acquired Keybase, a secure messaging and file-sharing service. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/zoom-gets-security-boost-with-keybase-acquisition/

"Data security is a constantly evolving strategy": Gulf IT

Sam Emmanuel, Business Unit Manager, Gulf IT, shares insights into the evolution of data privacy and security strategies. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/data-security-constantly-evolving-strategy-gulf-it/

Strength in unity: Genetec on how unification delivers unparalleled protection

Genetec regional director for Middle East Firas Jadalla shares insights into how unification enables organisations to become more efficient and resilient. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/genetec-unification-delivers-unparalleled-protection/

Vonage equipping customers with tools to cope during crisis

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Omar Javaid, President, API Group to find out how its communications technology is equipping … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vonage-equipping-customers-with-tools-to-cope-during-crisis/

Bahrain aiming to be startup capital of the world

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to David Parker, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Bahrain Economic Development Board, to find out how the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bahrain-aiming-to-be-startup-capital-of-the-world/

Lenovo provides customers with an EPYC choice in data centre servers

Lenovo Data Center Group (DCG) has announced the launch of the ThinkSystem SR645 and SR665 two-socket servers featuring enhanced performance and I/O connectivity for higher performance workloads. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/lenovo-provides-customers-with-an-epyc-choice-in-data-centre-servers/

What if technology achieves immortality?

CNME Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at the tech companies trying to fight death, and what immortality could … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/technology-trying-to-fight-death-reach-digital-immortality/

“We’re trying to revolutionise how staffing is done in the Middle East”: Shiftling CEO  

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Annabel Arcari-Bowler, CEO and founder of Shiftling, to find out how her innovative and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/were-trying-to-revolutionise-how-staffing-is-done-in-the-middle-east-shiftling-ceo/

World password day: Privileged password management best practices and benefits

Privileged password management works hand-in-hand with implementing least privilege and should be a foundational element of any organisation’s PAM initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/world-password-day-privileged-password-management-best-practices-and-benefits/

Lenovo taking AI applications to the 'edge'

CNME editor Mark Forker spoke to Dr. Chris Cooper, Director and General Manager at Lenovo DCG, to discuss the disruption … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lenovo-taking-ai-applications-to-the-edge/

“The internet is built for situations like this” – Lucky La Riccia

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Lucky La Riccia, Head of Digital Services, Middle East & Africa, at Ericsson, to … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-internet-is-built-for-situations-like-this-lucky-la-riccia/

World password day: Mimecast highlights dire need for better cyber hygiene

Mimecast threat intelligence analysts discovered a list of more than 15,000 stolen credentials for freemail accounts that were uploaded to a public facing website in October 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/world-password-day-mimecast-highlights-dire-need-for-better-cyber-hygiene/

Kaspersky threat intelligence service provides instant alerts on customer-specific threats

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence helps companies to understand the ways in which cybercriminals can successfully attack them. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/kaspersky-threat-intelligence-service-provides-instant-alerts-on-customer-specific-threats/

Pure Storage adds new capabilities to FlashBlade

Pure Storage has announced the availability of Purity//FB 3.0 for FlashBlade, the next generation of the industry’s most advanced storage software for unstructured data. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/pure-storage-adds-new-capabilities-to-flashblade/

Mirco Focus empowering business continuity with tailored plans

Anas Jwaied, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, at Micro Focus, discussed how the software company is leveraging its diverse product portfolio to ensure ‘business continuity’ following the widespread chaos and disruption caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mirco-focus-empowering-business-continuity-with-tailored-plans/

Advanced tech skills in high demand among UAE firms: study

UAE organisations are experiencing increased demand for individuals with deep technology skills, according to a new research by IDC. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/advanced-tech-skills-high-demand-uae-firms-study/

Enterprise Ireland: A pathway to success

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Mike Hogan, Director, Middle East & Africa at Enterprise Ireland, to find out how … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/enterprise-ireland-a-pathway-to-success/

IBM evolved PartnerWorld to enable agility and innovation

At its Think Digital conference, IBM has announced a reimagined Business Partner programme that gives partners the flexibility to engage in one or more pathways to success. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ibm-evolved-partnerworld-to-enable-agility-and-innovation/

IBM, Red Hat launch new edge computing solutions for the 5G era

IBM, during its Think Digital conference, has announced new services and solutions backed by a broad ecosystem of partners to help enterprises and telecommunications companies speed their transition to edge computing in the 5G era. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/ibm-red-hat-edge-computing-5g/

ThreatQuotient reaffirms regional commitment with new MD

ThreatQuotient, a trusted threat intelligence platform innovator is stepping up its commitment to the region with the appointment of Firas Ghanem, as Regional Director – Middle East and Pakistan. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/threatquotient-commitment-region-firaas-ghanem-middle-east-pakistan/

NetApp acquire virtual desktop infrastructure firm CloudJumper

NetApp has acquired CloudJumper, a cloud software company in the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and remote desktop services (RDS) markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/netapp-acquire-virtual-desktop-infrastructure-firm-cloudjumper/

HPE announces general availability of HPE GreenLake Central

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that HPE GreenLake Central, unveiled in December 2019, is now generally available for HPE GreenLake customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/hpe-announces-general-availability-of-hpe-greenlake-central/

IBM enables CIOs to automate IT operations with Watson AIOps

IBM, during its Think Digital conference, has announced a broad range of new AI-powered capabilities and services that are designed to help CIOs automate their IT infrastructures to be more resilient to future disruptions and to help reduce costs. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ibm-unveils-watson-aiops-help-cio/

Webinar: Accelerate your digital transformation journey with HPE and Alpha Data

CPI Media Group, together with HPE and Alpha data, has recently hosted a virtual webinar on the business benefits of HPE’s Container Platform and Consumption models. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/webinar-accelerate-digital-transformation-journey-hpe-alpha-data/

Database cyber-attack protection with Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance

For mission-critical databases, cyber-attacks leading to lost data and system downtime can have far ranging impacts throughout the business in terms of revenue, operations, reputation, and even penalties. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/database-cyber-attack-protection-with-zero-data-loss-recovery-appliance/

Why remote working need not mean ‘vulnerable to cyber-attack’

With the right approach organisations can keep data and infrastructure safe under a completely different office dynamic, says Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director – Middle East, Qualys. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/qualys-remote-working-need-not-mean-vulnerable-to-cyber-attack/

Consumers turn to e-commerce in the social distancing economy: Criteo

The surge in eCommerce purchases is expected to rise further during Ramadan as Muslims head online to prepare for the Holy Month, according to Criteo. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/consumers-turn-ecommerce-social-distancing-economy-criteo/

GIAC Certifications launches remote proctoring

GIAC has announced its partnership with ProctorU, a well-known and trusted exam delivery service, to offer remote exam delivery. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/giac-certifications-launches-remote-proctoring/

UAE educators to get free Teams training from Microsoft

Microsoft has joined forces with its partners to give academic institutions in the UAE free half-day training in Teams. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/uae-microsoft-offers-free-teams-training-educators/

NetApp enables Kubernetes portability with Project Astra

NetApp has introduced Project Astra, a vision for a software-defined platform that is currently in development with the Kubernetes community. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/netapp-enables-kubernetes-portability-with-project-astra/

KFC Middle East launches blockchain pilot programme

KFC has become the first across the quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape in the region to implement an innovative blockchain platform for its digital advertising and media buying. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/kfc-middle-east-launches-blockchain-pilot-programme/

Enhancing government, enterprise and personal cybersecurity during COVID-19

As governments, enterprises, and individuals across MENA adapt to new ways of thinking, collaborating, and working, it is imperative to pay increased attention to cybersecurity. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/enhancing-government-enterprise-and-personal-cybersecurity-during-covid-19/

BeyondTrust names new SVP for Global Channels and Alliances

BeyondTrust has announced that Dee Dee Acquista has been appointed SVP of Global Channels and Alliances. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/beyondtrust-names-new-svp-for-global-channels-and-alliances/

Cloud move, digitisation key priorities for UAE leaders: Equinix

Global businesses seeking to embrace a multi-cloud approach are rising significantly, but adoption is still at less than 20% worldwide, according to Equinix. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/cloud-move-digitisation-key-priorities-for-uae-leaders-equinix/

How to streamline file sharing for multi-site businesses

Hewitt Lee, Director, Product Management, Synology, highlights how organisations can increase productivity and reduce costs with NAS. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/synology-streamline-file-sharing-multi-site-businesses-nas/

CNS Middle East empowers MOHAP to respond to COVID-19 crisis

Mubaraka Mubarak Ali Ibrahim, Director, IT Department at the Ministry of Health and Protection (MOHAP), dicussed how technology specialist Computer Networks Systems revamped their entire IT infrastructure in preparation to effectively respond to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/cns-middle-east-empowers-mohap-to-respond-to-covid-19-crisis/

The real cost of fighting insider threats

As the defence against insider threats is broad, layered and varied, so too are the costs involved, says Emile Abou Saleh, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, Proofpoint. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/the-real-cost-of-fighting-insider-threats/

D-Link offers uninterrupted connections with new launch

D-Link Corporation has launched the DWR-925W 4G LTE M2M Router in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to offer seamless connections to businesses.  https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/d-link-offers-uninterrupted-connections-with-new-launch/

McAfee supports secure management of Microsoft Teams

McAfee has announced that McAfee MVISION Cloud now supports encryption enhancements in Microsoft Teams, including encrypted webhooks and encrypted payloads. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/mcafee-supports-secure-management-of-microsoft-teams/

DED Trader licence sees strong interest from Dubai e-commerce startups

With online shopping and e-Commerce scoring high for convenience and safety, the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy is attracting increased interest from start-ups in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ded-trader-licence-dubai-online-business-ecommerce-startups/

UAE sees 78% surge in contactless payments: report

Contactless payments such as mobile wallet transactions have risen in hypermarkets across the region by 78 percent in Q1 2020 when compared with the same period a year ago, according to recent industry reports. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/contactless-payments-in-uae-rise-by-78-report/