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Ingram Micro and IBM have announced a new collaboration to help businesses build, scale and monetise cloud and digital services. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ingram-micro-ibm-cloud-marketplace-middle-east/

Intertec Systems’ webinar series, titled, ‘Change the Game: Revolutionise Your Business with Cloud’, will focus on how the latest cloud trends and technologies can streamline business operations and accelerate data performance. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/intertec-systems-webinar-series-cloud-accelerating-businesses/

More than two thirds (68 percent) of IT heads in Saudi Arabia believe it is challenging to gain end-to-end visibility of their network, according to a report by VMware and Forrester. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-it-heads-network-visibility-vmware/

CPI Industry’s webinar, ‘Smart HVAC Systems’ to highlight COVID as catalyst in hastening the shift to remote monitoring of buildings https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/smart-hvac-systems-webinar-remote-diagnostics-predictive-maintenance/

Raqmiyat has announced that it is now a regional business partner and authorised reseller of MongoDB the global general purpose database platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/raqmiyat-announces-partnership-with-mongodb-for-the-gcc-region/

File transfers for companies in Dubai took 89 percent less time when using Riverbed application acceleration services, according to the latest results of the ESG (Enterprise Strategy Group) evaluation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-firms-report-faster-file-transfers-with-riverbed-solutions-report/

For IT leaders struggling to achieve the agility and economics of the cloud with enterprise-grade performance and protection, HPE SimpliVity 380 is the answer! https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/itqan-hpe-simplivity-ushering-a-new-era-in-hci/

HPE Nimble Storage and HPE Nimble DHCI Solution deliver your storage needs without compromising the performance and availability of mission-critical applications and data. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/accelerate-and-innovate-with-hpe-nimble-storage-and-hpe-nimble-dhci/

Exclusive Networks has signed an agreement to distribute Cyware’s threat intelligence and cyber fusion solutions in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/exclusive-networks-deliver-cyware-solutions-middle-east/

We took Kioxia’s colourful Exceria memory cards for a spin and found out why the capacities, speeds and performances these devices offer are worthy of your attention. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-kioxia-exceria-sd-and-microsd-memory-cards/

Hussein Abusofah has been able to establish himself as a leading name in the digital marketing space, particularly in the area of social media marketing. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hussein-abusofah-digital-marketing-expert-helps-clients-become-overnight-social-media-celebs/

Hub71 has collaborated with two leading banks in the UAE – Mashreq Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank – to help identify and solve the pain points faced by startups and launched a whitepaper titled: Rethinking Banking for Startups. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/hub71-teams-up-with-uae-banks-to-spotlight-banking-pain-points-for-startups/

The new D-Link branded store by Grand PCD is located at the heart of Khaled Bin Waleed Street (formerly known as Computer Street) in Bur Dubai, Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/new-d-link-branded-partner-store-opens-in-dubai/

US-based email authentication solutions provider PowerDMARC has announced that it signed a partnership agreement with Dubai-based information security distribution company Disti360. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/us-based-powerdmarc-signs-on-disti360-as-middle-east-distributor/

Mastercard has announced the tokenisation of consumer card credentials on file for Amazon customers in 12 countries across North America, Latin America, Middle East and Europe. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/mastercard-powers-faster-seamless-online-shopping-experiences/

If there’s a valid reason to change one of your passwords, do it right away to stay ahead of the crooks, says Paul Ducklin, principal research scientist, Sophos. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/sophos-time-rethink-approach-password-change/

Clare Holburn-Archer, Chief Marketing Officer at CAFU, discusses how she established herself as one of the most influential communications and marketing professionals in the Middle East region https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/women-in-tech-cafus-clare-holburn-archer/

Westcon has signed an agreement to distribute and service the endpoint protection specialist Cybereason’s products and solutions in the Middle … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/cybereason-taps-westcon-as-middle-east-distributor/

CPI Media Group, in conjunction with Exclusive Networks and cybersecurity vendor Rubrik, hosted a virtual roundtable last month which examined how Rubrik’s suite of innovative solutions were helping enterprises become cyber-resilient during COVID-19. https://www.tahawultech.com/analysis/rubrik-and-exclusive-networks-highlight-importance-of-cyber-resilience/

Dubai-based VAD StarLink has signed a distribution partnership with BeyondTrust for Middle East and Levant. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/beyondtrust-signs-up-starlink-as-distributor-for-me-and-levant/

UAE-based digital transformation leader Injazat has unveiled its new Cyber Fusion Centre, expanding its cyber defence capabilities and portfolio of services. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-based-injazat-unveils-new-cyber-defence-facility/

GCG-DDS has made the strategic decision to expand its horizons into two focused areas of operation with each carrying a new corporate identity under the umbrella of GCG’s holding company – The Ghobash Group.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/gcg-dds-diversifies-value-proposition-into-gcg-enterprise-solutions/

Mimecast’s global virtual event brings together security and IT professionals to tackle cyber resilience and IT transformation https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/apple-co-founder-steve-wozniak-to-headline-mimecasts-virtual-summit/

BeyondTrust, the global Privileged Access Management (PAM) provider, has announced further integration with SailPoint. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/beyondtrust-announces-integration-with-the-sailpoint/

First virtual conference Russia-UAE Technology Day to be held on the 23rd of June, 2020 https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/tech-global-to-host-first-russia-uae-technology-day-virtual-conference/

Almost 3 in 10 (27 percent) organisations in the Middle East have insufficient breach detection capabilities, according to a recent IDC survey conducted during the COVID-19 outbreak. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/cyberknight-eclecticiq-to-accelerate-intelligence-led-security/

Due to the shift from Physical to Digital triggered by Covid-19 pandemic, organisations are looking for new ways of running operations and serving customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/intertec-systems-5-steps-to-achieve-digital-maturity/

Alaa Elshimy, MD & SVP, Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East explains why airports needs to embrace digitalisation in order to build a smart ecosystem required to take the aviation sector to the next level. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/op-ed-time-for-airports-to-embrace-digitalisation/

Saudi Arabia’s Pharma Pharmaceutical Industries (Pharma) has implemented Epicor ERP to enhance data capture and archiving capabilities, and optimise operational efficiencies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-pharma-taps-epicor-to-streamline-operations/

Spectrami has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies as the authorised value added distributor in GCC countries & Egypt. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/spectrami-bags-distribution-rights-for-check-point-software/

Hatem Hariri, CNS Managing Director, outlines how the IT leader has been serving customers in the UAE and Middle East … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/cns-adapts-its-business-model-to-help-their-customers-cope-with-covid-19/

Veeam Software has kicked off VeeamON, the world’s premier online Data Management event. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/veeamon-2020-veeam-enables-organisations-elevate-their-cloud-data-strategies/

Egypt telco Etisalat Misr has turned to IBM to introduce its first AI virtual assistant to transform its customers’ experience. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/etisalat-misr-taps-ibm-to-enhance-customer-experience-with-ai/

David Noël, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & Russia CIS, AppDynamics, explains how the global APM leader is empowering businesses to deliver unrivalled digital experiences to its customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/appdynamics-the-apm-provider-fuelling-your-digital-experiences/

In the second part of the #DigiTalks interview with Citrix, Taj El-Khayat the company’s regional director for MENA shed light on the security challenges enterprises are facing due to COVID-19 and how the current paradigm shifts are re-shaping the future of work. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/citrix-on-enabling-the-workplace-of-the-future/

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that that starting today, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), data providers, and consulting partners based in the UAE can transact in AWS Marketplace and AWS Data Exchange. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/aws-supports-uae-sellers-with-marketplace-and-data-exchange-launch/

Ahmed Fateen, Power Systems VP Gulf, Schneider Electric, explains why optimising remote IT infrastructure management is critical for efficient business continuity. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/ensuring-business-continuity-in-the-new-normal/

Massimo Cannizzo, CEO and co-founder of GELLIFY Middle East, discusses how the company is leveraging its technological expertise and knowhow to help foster and develop high-potential B2B startups. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/gellify-unique-concept-environment-innovation-ceo-massimo-cannizzo/

Taj El-Khayat, Regional Director, MENA, Citrix, discusses how the organisation’s people-centric solutions are helping customers cope with the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/digitalks-citrix-taj-el-khayat-support-customers-covid19-pandemic/

Karen Ravindranath, director, WebNMS – IoT division of Zoho Corp, discusses why businesses need to invest in remote asset management and business continuity strategies. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/unlocking-the-power-of-iot-technology-for-crisis-management-anywhere-anytime/

Trend Micro report details changing tactics and global demand for new malicious services like Deepfake ransomware and AI bots. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/lack-of-trust-in-underground-markets-increases-says-trend-micro-report/

Dr. Abullatif Al Shamsi, President & CEO at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), discussed how this applied higher education … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/hct-abullatif-al-shamsi-technology-reshaping-future-learning/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Sami Abi Esber, President – Midis System Integration Group and Board Member – Midis Group, … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/adaptability-innovation-and-customer-experience-the-key-to-midis-si-group-success/

Emitac and HPE have collaborated in conjunction with CPI Media Group to host a webinar, which examined how together they can help businesses ‘unlock’ their digital transformation goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/webinar-unlocking-digital-transformation-with-emitac-and-hpe/

VAD Technologies has announced a new distribution agreement with March Networks, a global firm focused on video security and video-based business intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/march-networks-vad-technologies-middle-east-distribution/

Intertec Sytems debunks the myths this market has about adopting cloud technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/do-i-really-need-cloud/

Dimension Data will provide 40-hours of incident response services, at no cost, to public and private hospitals in the UAE that have faced attacks coronavirus-themed cyber-attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/dimension-data-helps-uae-hospitals-defend-against-covid-19-cyber-attacks/

Employees in the UAE think businesses should provide more physical and mental health support through technology, with apps, wearables and online services high on the list of demands. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/uae-employees-increased-digital-health-support-work-aetna/

Ai Everything is set to host the next webinar in its all-new series, keeping the artificial intelligence community connected and engaged. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ai-everything-virtual-ai-adoption-non-negotiable-for-post-pandemic-success/

While the cloud enables many critical business and technology capabilities, ad-hoc adoption and management of cloud resources can also create complexity for IT and cybersecurity teams. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/complexity-shadow-challenges-cloud-security-ibm/

60 percent of respondents in the UAE, and globally, believe it is inevitable or likely they will suffer from an email-borne attack in the coming year. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/email-borne-cyber-attacks-are-inevitable-says-uae-firms/

Jacques Najjar, general manager, MDS Computers Group, delves into how HPE Greenlake provides enterprises with benefits such as cost-savings, agility and flexibility through it’s ‘IT pay as you go consumption model.’ https://www.tahawultech.com/video/mds-computers-group-gm-on-how-hpe-greenlake-enables-business-continuity/

Santosh Varghese, vice president, Toshiba Gulf, discusses Kioxia’s vision and shares future innovations, plans and strategies for the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/toshiba-gulf-on-how-kioxia-will-redefine-the-value-of-memory/

Aruba ESP delivers an automated, all-in-one platform that continuously analyzes data across domains, ensures SLAs, identifies anomalies and self-optimizes, while seeing and securing unknown devices on the network. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/aruba-introduces-industrys-first-cloud-native-platform-for-the-intelligent-edge/

COVID-19 continues to change the way companies do business in the Middle East. And one of the largest banks in Jordan is using solutions from Citrix Systems to adapt. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/citrix-enables-jordan-kuwait-bank-to-adapt-to-the-new-normal/

Emitac and HPE have collaborated in conjunction with CPI Media Group to host a webinar which examined how together they can help businesses ‘unlock’ their digital transformation goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/analysis/emitac-hpe-webinar-unlocking-digital-transformation/

Consumers overwhelmingly believe businesses should stand up to hackers and refuse to pay ransoms, according to the latest ransomware study by Veritas Technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/businesses-pay-customers-affected-ransomware-veritas/

AVEVA has announced that it will be hosting the first of a series of three virtual global events, under the umbrella of AVEVA World Digital, on the 16th and 17th June 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/aveva-to-host-global-virtual-customer-event-series/

Alaa Elshimy, Alaa Elshimy, MD & SVP, Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East explains how smart technology will keep cities moving well into the future. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/a-new-age-of-transportation/

Sam Curry, CSO, Cybereason, discusses the economic impact that COVID-19 will have on the cybersecurity industry, in the short-, medium- and long-term. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/assessing-health-cybersecurity-industry-pandemic/

Nutanix has signed Alpha Data, a solutions provider in the Middle East, as a ‘Master Reseller Partner’ in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/nutanix-signs-alpha-data-as-master-partner-in-uae/

Xenith Intelligent Workplace Services has partnered with Kodak Alaris to create a pre-configured Scan@Home Solution built on INfuse, the global information capture specialist’s Smart Connected Scanning Solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/kodak-alaris-xenith-intelligent-workplace-services-support-remote-work/

BeyondTrust has announced that its BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows and Mac solution is now available as SaaS (software-as-a-service). https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/beyondtrust-secures-mac-and-windows-endpoints-with-saas-offering/

Veritas shares recommendations to help businesses implement proactive measures to avoid the potential data protection challenges that will come later, as a result of widescale homeworking. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/5-top-tips-for-effective-data-management-in-the-new-normal/

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced that it has invested in four FinTech start-up companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/difc-reinforces-commitment-to-fintech-innovation/

NetApp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spot, a compute management and cost optimisation firm focused on public clouds, to establish leadership in Application Driven Infrastructure.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/netapp-to-bolster-cloud-services-with-latest-acquisition/

EMEA region leads the way for multi-cloud adoption, although security and skill gap challenges remain, according to the latest figures from F5. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/emea-leads-multicloud-adoption-security-challenges-remain-f5/

Xiaomi has recently announced three new smartphones, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 and Mi Note 10 Lite. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/xiaomi-unveils-three-new-smartphones/

Samsung Gulf Electronics has reaffirmed the tremendous response and reception that the Galaxy S20 series has culminated in the period since its launch earlier this year. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/samsung-galaxy-s20-series-exceeds-expectations-of-uae-consumers/

Kaspersky has unveiled its new Kaspersky Adaptive Online Training, which is tailored to each individual user’s learning needs, as a personal tutor would do for their students. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/kaspersky-offers-personalised-security-awareness-training/

MCIT Egypt, UNDP and Avaya have collaborated to add AI-powered COVID-19 diagnosis service to WASEL to assist People of Determination. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/egypt-turns-to-ai-to-deliver-covid-19-diagnosis-service-to-people-of-determination/

Tenable is ranked number one in global market share and revenue for 2018 and 2019 and is growing more than twice as fast as its closest competitor. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/tenable-device-vulnerability-management-market-share-idc/

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has signed a strategic partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai (RIT Dubai) to roll out its University Partnership Programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/alcatel-lucent-enterprise-rochester-institute-technology-dubai/

SentinelOne has been announced as the official cybersecurity provider to British luxury car manufacturer, Aston Martin Lagonda, deploying the next generation endpoint protection platform to secure its manufacturing, headquarters, supply chain, and field offices against the ever evolving threat landscape. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sentinelone-accelerates-aston-martin-cybersecurity-drive/

Matrix42, a provider of Workspace Management solutions, has added VAD Technologies as one of its regional partners in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/matrix42-taps-vad-technologies-to-expand-footprint-in-middle-east/

Ammar Enaya, regional director – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa (METNA), Vectra, discusses the benefits of making data science the foundation of new security models. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/data-science-threat-detection-model-close-cybersecurity-gap/

Taibah University has adopted a ‘Cloud First’ strategy with Oracle’s Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure to deliver secure, convenient and integrated digital learning and administrative services that can be remotely accessed by thousands of university students, faculty and staff. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/oracle-empowers-saudi-university-deliver-secure-digital-education/

Genetec has announced a portfolio of solutions designed to help transit organisations unify their security and operations from a single intuitive interface. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/genetec-introduces-transit-portfolio-to-unify-security-and-operations/

Cloud Box Technologies has announced that it has achieved the prestigious Platinum Solution Provider status within the Dell Technologies global partner programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cloud-box-technologies-achieves-dell-platinum-partner-status/

Extreme Networks has launched a #NewNormal initiative to help all of its customers adapt to the transition. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/extreme-networks-helps-businesses-transition-to-the-new-normal/

The SANS Institute has announced that users can avail the advantages of SANS Flexi-Pass until 30th June, 2020 upon purchasing the firm’s illustrious cybersecurity courses. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sans-institute-fosters-continuous-security-education-flexi-pass/

Sophos has launched Cybersecurity Evolved – Virtual Summit 2020, an online initiative focused on providing customers with relevant and current education on the latest trends and best practices in the world of cybersecurity. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cybersecurity-evolved-deepen-your-security-expertise-with-sophos/

ServiceNow has announced expanded partner programmes and industry-aligned solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/servicenow-partner-programmes-future-of-work/

Regional cybersecurity-focused valued-added distributor, CyberKnight has announced a new partnership with Clearswift, a HelpSystems Company, to further help organisations secure critical information. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/cyberknight-brings-clearswifts-adaptive-dlp-to-the-middle-east/

Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO, Bee’ah, shares nine important factors to consider in developing a roadmap for digital transformation and agility as businesses adapt to new working environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/beeah-assess-the-digital-agility-of-your-business/

“Virgin Mobile” Saudi Consortium has announced the appointment of Eng. Yaarob Al-Sayegh as the company’s first Saudi CEO. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/virgin-mobile-names-new-ceo-for-saudi-arabia/

RNS Technology Services, an independent cybersecurity value-added reseller and system integration firm, has expanded its partnership with SailPoint to enhance the vendor’s Identity Governance platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/rns-sailpoint-extend-partnership-middle-east/

Pure Storage has announced a set of flexibility programmes to provide extra help to customers as they navigate shifting resource demands and new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/pure-helps-customers-navigate-challenging-environments-with-new-flexibility-programmes/

Hikvision shares insights into how smart video technology can help curb the outbreak. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/hikvision-smart-video-technology-social-distancing/

The rapid shift to remote environments has placed unexpected demand on IT departments. Pure Storage regional director for Middle East Assaad El Saadi explained how VDI makes it much easier to support work-from-home employees. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/vdi-innovation-investing-in-future-pure-storage/