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Ericsson projects increased 5G coverage by the end of 2020

The Ericsson Mobility Report estimates that by the end of 2020, more than 1 billion people – 15 percent of the world’s population – will live in an area with 5G coverage. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/networking/ericsson-projects-increased-5g-coverage-by-the-end-of-2020/

SAP & IntelliSoft host Automotive Digital Webinar

SAP & IntelliSoft hosted an Automotive Digital Supply Chain Webinar targeting Automotive and Heavy Equipment Organizations. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sap-intellisoft-host-automotive-digital-webinar/

Remote working with QNAP

QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) provides a range of solutions from storage, networking and smart video innovations as part of its commitment to building a technology ecosystem in a remote working world. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/remote-working-with-qnap/

ESET to showcase a series of new innovations at Gite

Cybersecurity expert, ESET to demonstrate its latest technology solutions and products at Gitex 2020.   ESET, this year at Gitex, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eset-to-showcase-a-series-of-new-innovations-at-gite/

Mindware goes from Strength to Strength

Reseller ME Editor Anita Joseph speaks to Philippe Jarre, CEO of Mindware, on their partnership with Dell Technologies and how they intend to leverage strong operational capabilities to deploy the latest products and solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/mindware-goes-from-strength-to-strength/

How Microsoft and Wipro Manage Risk using SOC

Bharat Raigangar, Wipro, and Sanchu Sankar, Microsoft highlight how enterprises need to adopt a ‘cloud-native mindset to security’ in the current digital economy. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/how-microsoft-and-wipro-manage-risk-using-soc/

Watch Huawei IdeaHub: 3-in-1 Smart Office

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DigiTalks: Huawei IdeaHub Video

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Vodafone and Block Gemini collaborate on blockchain solution

Start-up Block Gemini collaborates with Vodafone on cutting edge blockchain technology to further develop digital procurement processes.   Dubai-based start-up … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/vodafone-and-block-gemini-collaborate-on-blockchain-solution/

The road to 100G in enterprise data centres

Arafat Yousef, Managing Director – Middle East & Africa, Nexans Data Solutions, discusses about the need for 100G Ethernet and … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/the-road-to-100g-in-enterprise-data-centres/

du to host the third annual GCF Conference

The popular event is returning with an online conference as attendees hear from guest speakers to investigate how 5G is … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/du-to-host-the-third-annual-gcf-conference/

Schneider Electric: Embracing resilience in the world of industrial automation

By embracing digital as a way of working, manufacturers have looked to improve their efficiency, make their operations faster and more sustainable. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/schneider-electric-embracing-resilience-in-the-world-of-industrial-automation/

CyberKnight extends distribution partnership with HelpSystems

According to Gartner, data classification and protection are placed among the top security projects through 2021, but most data classification … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/cyberknight-extends-distribution-partnership-with-helpsystems/

Kodak Alaris named in KMWorld’s trend-setting products list for fourth consecutive year

KMWorld, a popular business and technology publication focused on document, content, and knowledge management, has recognized the INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution from Kodak Alaris on its list of Trend-Setting Products of 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/kodak-alaris-named-in-kmworlds-trend-setting-products-list-for-fourth-consecutive-year/

WATCH: Avaya on focusing on partner success in the cloud

In an exclusive interview with Fadi Moubarak, Vice President – Channels, Avaya International, he discussed how the company is empowering … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/watch-avaya-on-focusing-on-partner-success-in-the-cloud/

CISO50 and Future Security Awards 2020: winners revealed

To recognise the excellent leadership that CISOs and IT security innovators have demonstrated over the past year, TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME hosted the CISO 50 and Future Security Awards.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ciso-50-and-future-security-awards-2020-winners/

SecureTech named as Huawei 'Value Added Partner'

SecureTech has recently achieved Huawei’s highest tier solution partner status – ‘Value Added Partner (VAP) 2020-2022’. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/securetech-named-as-huawei-value-added-partner/

DigiTalks: How CommScope is supporting the connectivity needs in the new normal

Lewis White, vice president of Enterprise Infrastructure for Europe, CommScope, discusses how the organisation is enabling connectivity and network resilience in the new normal. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/digitalks-how-commscope-is-supporting-the-connectivity-needs-in-the-new-normal/

Cloud Box Technologies: Reshaping security innovation

Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director and Rohit Bhargava, Practice Head – Cloud & Security at Cloud Box Technologies, discuss how the company’s newly launched new security practice can enable enterprises to securely navigate the new normal.  https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/cloud-box-technologies-reshaping-security-innovation/

Qualys partners with Google Cloud

Qualys has announced it has worked with Google Cloud to provide out-of-the-box support for Google Cloud Artifact Registry for its Container Security solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/qualys-partners-with-google-cloud/

Sophos uncovers attackers targeting NGOs in Myanmar

Sophos has uncovered attackers using DLL side-loading to execute malicious code and install backdoors in the networks of targeted organizations. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sophos-uncovers-attackers-targeting-ngos-in-myanmar/

Micro Focus announces new regional leadership in Emerging Markets

Micro Focus has announced the appointment of Anas Jwaied to the role of Vice President and General Manager for Emerging Markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/micro-focus-announces-new-regional-leadership-in-emerging-markets/

Cloud will continue to grow through COVID-19: Nutanix

Nutanix has announced findings of a new report analysing how cloud usage trends have changed throughout 2019 and 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cloud-will-continue-to-grow-through-covid-19-nutanix/

Riverbed updates NPM to deliver greater visibility into hybrid networks

Riverbed NPM now includes more cloud options, increased visibility and analysis of encrypted traffic. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/riverbed-updates-npm-to-deliver-greater-visibility-into-hybrid-networks/

DEWA adopts Smart Dubai’s ethical AI toolkit

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has used Smart Dubai’s Ethical AI Toolkit on a total of 13 AI use cases across various departments. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/dewa-adopts-smart-dubais-ethical-ai-toolkit/

Qualys extends partnership with Armor include compliance and monitoring of public clouds

Qualys CloudView App to power Armor Anywhere Cloud Security Posture Management Capabilities https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/qualys-extends-partnership-with-armor-include-compliance-and-monitoring-of-public-clouds/

UAE employees don’t want to return to pre-pandemic, traditional work paradigms: report

New global research commissioned by Kaspersky of 8,000 SMB workers across multiple industries has revealed that almost three quarters of employees (88 percent) want to rethink pre-COVID-19 ways of working. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-employees-dont-want-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-traditional-work-paradigms-report/

AlJammaz Technologies fortifies cybersecurity portfolio with LogRhythm partnership

AlJammaz Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with LogRhythm, a global player in NextGen SIEM. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/aljammaz-technologies-fortifies-cybersecurity-portfolio-with-logrhythm-partnership/

New SonicWall research finds aggressive growth in ransomware

SonicWall Capture Labs threat researchers have unveiled third-quarter threat intelligence collected by the company’s more than 1 million global security sensors. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/new-sonicwall-research-finds-aggressive-growth-in-ransomware/

Understanding the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence

There are two ways to use this data for threat intelligence – as consumers and as producers, says Firas Ghanem, Regional Director for Middle East & Pakistan at ThreatQuotient. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/understanding-the-mitre-attck-framework-and-threat-intelligence/

Cybereason rolls out new offering for future-ready attack protection against cyber threats

Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason XDR (Extended Detection and Response). https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/cybereason-rolls-out-new-offering-for-future-ready-attack-protection-against-cyber-threats/

Ingram Micro, Jabra expand distribution partnership

Ingram Micro has expanded its global relationship with Jabra with the opening of trading across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Pakistan. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ingram-micro-jabra-expand-distribution-partnership/

AVEVA signs Enterprise Business Solutions as new Middle East value-added reseller

AVEVA has signed a strategic value-added reseller partnership with Enterprise Business Solutions W.L.L. for the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/aveva-signs-enterprise-business-solutions-as-new-middle-east-value-added-reseller/

du announces availability of the all-new iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini with 5G

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is now offering the brand-new iPhone 12 Pro Max. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/du-announces-availability-of-the-all-new-iphone-12-pro-max-and-iphone-12-mini-with-5g/

Dubai SME, HPE team up to foster innovation and local entrepreneurship

Dubai SME has signed an MoU with HPE to share knowledge and co-operate on encouraging innovation, local entrepreneurship, and economic development. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-sme-hpe-team-up-to-foster-innovation-and-local-entrepreneurship/

BICSI: Enabling success in the connected future

Set to take place on 17th to 18th November the 2020 BICSI EMEA Virtual Conference and Exhibition will shed light on the latest trends and best practices in the ICT space as organisations navigate the new normal. John H Daniels, CEO and Executive Director at BICSI, gives us a lowdown on what to expect at the online event. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bicsi-enabling-success-in-the-connected-future/

Riverbed names Sekhar Kancherlapalli as CIO

Riverbed has announced the appointment and promotion of Sekhar Kancherlapalli to Chief Information Officer (CIO). https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/riverbed-names-sekhar-kancherlapalli-as-cio/

OKI Europe launches world’s smallest high performance A4 colour printer

OKI Europe has announced the launch of the C650 the world’s smallest A4 colour printer. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oki-europe-launches-worlds-smallest-high-performance-a4-colour-printer/

Cisco reports increase in security concerns in today’s remote world

85% of organisations said that cybersecurity is extremely important or more important than before COVID-19 https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cisco-reports-increase-in-security-concerns-in-todays-remote-world/

Ransomware: what is your data worth?

You’re not powerless to protect your data online; your choice of whom you do business with can make all the difference, says Mark Nutt, Senior Vice President, EMEA, at Veritas Technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/ransomware-what-is-your-data-worth/

Finastra examine 'state of play' in the banking industry

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Wissam Khoury, Head of International, at Finastra, to learn … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/finastra/

Dubai Economy launches latest version of ‘EngageDXB’ app

Dubai Economy has launched the latest version of its ‘EngageDXB’ smart application with the goal of accelerating digital adoption across business in the emirate. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-economy-launches-latest-version-of-engagedxb-app/

CNS Middle East, RackWare partner to offer customers seamless migration to Oracle Cloud

CNS has partnered with RackWare to offer an added-value service to Oracle customers in the Gulf region that will help their seamless migration to Oracle Cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cns-middle-east-rackware-partner-to-offer-customers-seamless-migration-to-oracle-cloud/

Vizor Software spearheading tax transformation in the GCC

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Mary O’Leary, AEOI, Business Development Manager, at Vizor Software, to find out how the … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/vizor-software-spearheading-tax-transformation-in-the-gcc/

Cybersecurity 2021: The New Year will bring new challenges

Security teams will need a new mindset in order to keep their systems, data and people safe, says Citrix’s CISO Fermin Serna. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/cybersecurity-2021-the-new-year-will-bring-new-challenges/

Dubai-backed Virgin Hyperloop completes test drive with human passengers

Virgin Hyperloop has made history after successfully completing the world’s first hyperloop test drive with human passengers. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-backed-virgin-hyperloop-completes-test-drive-with-human-passengers/

Middle East CTOs believe AI will help generate value for their organisations

AI is not yet giving a big bottom-line boost to most companies, according to a new study by the Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan Management Review. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/middle-east-ctos-believe-ai-will-help-generate-value-for-their-organisations/

WATCH: NetApp and Ingram Micro executives discuss cloud transformation

Maya Zakhour, Channel Director, Middle East, Africa, Italy and Spain at NetApp, and Sam Johny, Business Unit Manager at Ingram Micro, discuss the nuances involved with digital transformation – and the growing demand for hybrid cloud and data services. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/watch-netapp-and-ingram-micro-executives-discuss-cloud-transformation/

AVEVA strengthens focus on cloud and AI with expanded partnership with Microsoft

AVEVA has announced that it will be extending its long-standing strategic collaboration with Microsoft to focus on accelerating digital transformation … https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/aveva-strengthens-focus-on-cloud-and-ai-with-expanded-partnership-with-microsoft/

X marks the spot: vivo X50 Pro

Adelle Geronimo takes vivo’s latest flagship for a test drive and finds out why its innovative features make it a … https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/x-marks-the-spot-vivo-x50-pro/

Emitac Op-Ed: Understanding Cloud Consumers

Jobey Thomas, Practice Manager – Microsoft, at Emitac has penned an exclusive op-ed for October’s edition of CNME which takes … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/emitac-op-ed-understanding-cloud-consumers/

DigiTalks: NetAlly on simplifying Wi-Fi deployment and troubleshooting

Dan Klimke, director of marketing at NetAlly, discusses how the company is providing tools that offer simplicity of execution, visibility into complex network issues and promoting collaboration between members of IT teams in order to rapidly resolve complex issues. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/digitalks-netally-on-simplifying-wi-fi-deployment-and-troubleshooting/

SCOPE Middle East pens distribution agreement with Allot

Allot, a global provider of innovative network intelligence and security-as-a-service (SECaaS) solutions for communication service providers and enterprises, has entered into a distribution agreement with SCOPE Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/scope-middle-east-pens-distribution-agreement-with-allot/

Dell Technologies: The right playbook to fight against ransomware

Michel Nader, Sr. Director – Data Protection Solutions – MERAT, Dell Technologies, highlights why it is imperative for organisations in both public and private sectors to invest in comprehensive security approach. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/dell-technologies-the-right-playbook-to-fight-against-ransomware/

Hub71 gathers tech leaders for new 'Abu Dhabi Decoded'

Hub71 has announced the second edition of its Abu Dhabi Decoded webinar series that will focus on Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly environment designed for tech startups, entrepreneurs and global companies of the future. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/hub71-gathers-tech-leaders-for-new-abu-dhabi-decoded/

Tata Communications: A Global Digital Ecosystem Enabler

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Vaneet Mehta, Associate Vice President and Region Head, Middle … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/tata-communications-a-global-digital-ecosystem-enabler/

ASBIS group celebrates 30th anniversary

The key to a company’s success is customer confidence, employee involvement, continuous development of the portfolio of products and solutions, … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/asbis-group-celebrates-30th-anniversary/

Fortinet: A snapshot of the current threat landscape

Derek Manky (DM), Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances and Aamir Lakhani (AL), Global Security Strategist and Lead Researcher, FortiGuard Labs, provide some insight into the minds of cybercriminals and their various tactics and targets. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/fortinet-a-snapshot-of-the-current-threat-landscape/

SANS and Women in Cyber Security Middle East join forces at WiCSME2020 virtual conference

SANS Institute have partnered together to promote the importance of a diverse security team at its first edition of annual WiCSME2020 conference on 14th and 15th November. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sans-and-women-in-cyber-security-middle-east-join-forces-at-wicsme2020-virtual-conference/

Finesse, Capillary Technologies to offer omnichannel customer loyalty solutions

Capillary Technologies will power Finesse’s Clients with an engagement-based loyalty platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/finesse-capillary-technologies-to-offer-omnichannel-customer-loyalty-solutions/

Ripple chooses DIFC for regional headquarters

Enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, Ripple, has announced that it has chosen Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as the location of its Middle East headquarters. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ripple-chooses-difc-for-regional-headquarters/

Smart Dubai to spotlight smart city initiatives at GITEX 2020

Smart Dubai has announced its plans to participate in the 40th GITEX Technology Week, taking place on December 6-10, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/smart-dubai-to-spotlight-smart-city-initiatives-at-gitex-2020/

Saudi Arabia's largest shopping mall operator redefines CX with Oracle

Arabian Centres Company, the largest owner, developer and operator of contemporary lifestyle malls in Saudi Arabia has announced that it has implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/saudi-arabias-largest-shopping-mall-operator-redefines-cx-with-oracle/

WATCH: Raqmiyat–Kore.ai on-demand webinar on 'Unleashing the Power of Conversational AI in Banking and Financial Services Industry'

Banking Virtual Assistants are now enabling banks to explore new opportunities to transform customer experience and enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and retention rates, all while driving down costs. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/watch-raqmiyat-kore-ai-on-demand-webinar-on-unleashing-the-power-of-conversational-ai-in-banking-and-financial-services-industry/

StarLink enhances IAM portfolio with SailPoint partnership

StarLink has announced a partnership with SailPoint for distribution in the Middle East and Turkey. The joint objective is to help organisations drive business efficiency with a robust Identity Management strategy. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-enhances-iam-portfolio-with-sailpoint-partnership/

Mindware, HTC partner to accelerate enterprise VR

Mindware will now offer HTC’s complete portfolio of VIVE Enterprise virtual reality (VR) solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/mindware-htc-partner-to-accelerate-enterprise-vr/

McAfee launches secure cloud native application ecosystem

McAfee has announced MVISION Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), the industry’s truly integrated architecture to secure the cloud native application ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/mcafee-launches-secure-cloud-native-application-ecosystem/

Pure Storage to deliver the modern partner experience

Pure Storage has announced enhancements to the Pure Partner Program to provide partners with increased incentives, marketing, support, and training solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/pure-storage-to-deliver-the-modern-partner-experience/

NetApp and Ingram Micro talk cloud transformation

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Maya Zakhour, Channel Director, Middle East, Africa, Italy and … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/netapp-and-ingram-micro-talk-cloud-transformation/

Mimecast, CrowdStrike team up to enable customers better defend against threats

Mimecast has joined the CrowdStrike Elevate Partner Program, an elite cybersecurity ecosystem delivering solutions and expertise to stop breaches. Through Mimecast … https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/mimecast-crowdstrike-team-up-to-enable-customers-better-defend-against-threats/

A10 Networks executive outlines benefits of multi-cloud environments

Paul Nicholson, Sr. Director of Product Marketing at A10 Networks, examines and explores both the benefits and challenges of multi-cloud environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/a10-networks-executive-outlines-benefits-of-multi-cloud-environments/

Digital Government 2.0: Moving from E-Government to Smart Government

With the pandemic, our world is transformed and has left many lessons. An important takeaway is that People, Businesses and Governments can change rapidly when left with no option to stay relevant! https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/digital-government-2-0-moving-from-e-government-to-smart-government/

DigiTalks: BeyondTrust spotlights why it is vital to get the fundamentals of security right

In the second part of the latest edition of DigiTalks featuring BeyondTrust Regional Vice President for Middle East John Hathaway, he explained why organisations need a strong foundational security controls and adopt best practices to minimise cyber risks. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/digitalks-beyondtrust-spotlights-why-it-is-vital-to-get-the-fundamentals-of-security-right/

GovTech Innovation Awards: winners revealed

CPI Media Group and TahawulTech.com have announced the winners of the inaugural GovTech Innovation Awards during a virtual ceremony on … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/govtech-innovation-awards-winners-revealed/

Women in Tech: Dell Technologies Haidi Nossair

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Haidi Nossair, Client Solutions Group lead for the MERAT region, at … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/women-in-tech-dell-technologies-haidi-nossair/

Finesse: New vistas for growth

Sunil Paul, managing director of Finesse, says the recent peace deal between the UAE and Israel heralds a new dawn … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/finesse-new-vistas-for-growth/

"We're driving the digital economy" - Azdan CEO

Tariq Shahabedden, CEO at Azdan, discusses how they are leveraging their technological expertise to help businesses optimise their efficiency, performance and costs during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/were-driving-the-digital-economy-azdan-ceo/