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Proofpoint: Operation Endgame’s Unprecedented Impact on Cybersecurity. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/major-botnets-disrupted-via-global-law-enforcement-takedown/

Kevin Miller is VP for Global Data Centres at AWS and runs a team responsible for data centre facility design, engineering and operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/aws-vp-discusses-the-future-of-data-centres-in-the-middle-east/

Building upon the capabilities of its predecessor, the new, advanced battery-powered doorbell provides greater value and convenience for homeowners. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/ring-elevates-video-doorbell-lineup-with-battery-video-doorbell-pro/

Google Cloud has celebrated the one-year anniversary of its launch of the Doha Google Cloud region with the inaugural Google … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/our-commitment-to-qatars-digital-economy-remains-steadfast-abdul-rahman-al-thehaiban-google-cloud/

The survey also reveals that MSPs perceive the shortage of in-house cybersecurity skills to be the single biggest cybersecurity risk to both their own business and their clients’ organisations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cybersecurity-skills-shortage-is-ranked-as-the-biggest-risk-to-msps-and-their-clients/

Group-IB Threat Intelligence and Defence Centre empower undergraduates with advanced cybersecurity technologies to strengthen threat analysis and bolster cyber resilience for on-campus incubation start-ups. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/group-ib-partners-to-build-saudi-arabias-next-gen-cybersecurity-workforce/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Meriam El Ouazzani, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at SentinelOne, in an effort learn about the unique capabilities of its singularity platform, the impact the integration of Purple AI will have for its customers, the need for businesses to promote a mindset of protect, detect and respond within their organisations – and the need to simplify the use of AI in cybersecurity. The challenges within the cybersecurity industry are complex and constantly evolving. Cybersecurity companies need to be innovative, agile and adaptive in order to meet the demands … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/were-trying-to-simplify-our-ai-for-our-customers-in-a-bid-for-them-to-be-able-to-better-digest-it-meriam-el-ouazzani-sentinelone/

Kaspersky held its biggest partner conference for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, where more than 115 partner attendees from more than 65 companies gathered in the middle of May in Phuket, Thailand. The company reported successful growth in the META region in 2023, with 19% B2B growth. During the conference, top Kaspersky executives presented cybersecurity industry developments, the company’s innovative solutions and future vision. In his keynote, Kaspersky’s Founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky talked about the company’s business operations, mentioning partners that contribute to the future of IT with Cyber Immune solutions that have specialized KasperskyOS in … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kaspersky-gathers-meta-region-partners-to-discuss-cybersecurity-industry-agenda/

IFS ranked in the Gartner Market Share: All Software Markets, Worldwide, 2023 report. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ifs-ranked-1-for-eam-market-share-in-the-2024-gartner-market-share/

New Dhahran office will significantly enhance local services and support in the Kingdom. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/aveva-expands-operations-with-saudi-arabia-office-to-support-the-kingdoms-vision-2030/

Lenovo, a global technology leader, has chosen VAD Technologies as its Value-Added Distributor for the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vad-lenovo-collaborate-to-promote-ai-ready-infrastructure-in-the-middle-east/

With Advanced Motion Detection, Live View and Two-Way Talk, Ring devices are an easy way to help protect one’s home, family, and pets. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ring-empowers-pet-parents-with-smart-home-security-solutions/

Largest single private-sector digital investment in Kenya’s history will support economic development across East Africa. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/microsoft-and-g42-announce-1-billion-comprehensive-digital-ecosystem-initiative-for-kenya-2/

Tailored to the region’s unique needs, this move is part of Swiss GRC’s strategic expansion, with a new branch and operational office in Dubai Internet City, UAE. Swiss GRC, a leader in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, has launched its flagship product, the GRC Toolbox, in the Middle East. Swiss GRC distinguishes itself with a user-friendly interface, modular options, and the adoption of new technologies like Generative AI and advanced analytics. The local data center offers on-premise and cloud deployment options. The GRC Toolbox, fully available in Arabic, provides configuration-powered customization for quick implementation. The attractive pricing model includes unlimited … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/swiss-grc-launches-grc-software-designed-for-mena-region/

Tenable enables holistic cloud security visibility and scanning in UAE with cloud security and vulnerability management capabilities. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tenable-now-available-through-aws-abu-dhabi-region/

The GovTech Innovation Awards 2024 hosted by CPI Media Group & Tahawultech, honoured the trailblazers that are leveraging technology to transform citizen experiences. See the excitement of this extraordinary celebration in our highlights video. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/catch-up-on-the-highlights-from-the-govtech-innovation-awards-2024/

In the latest interview in our Mission Critical Master Series we spoke to Tarek Soubra, Chief Technology Officer at Mbank to find out more about the UAE’s first fully-integrated digital bank. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/mbank-visionary-outlines-their-support-for-seamless-banking-via-cloud-transformation/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Michael Heering, VP of Marketing for EMEA & APAC, at SANS Institute during GISEC 2024. Heering outlined the growth SANS Institute has enjoyed across the Middle East as part of their mission to bridge the skills gap that currently exists across the cybersecurity ecosystem in the region. Pull Quote: “The AI Security Essentials program is primarily for security leaders, as it gives them a high-level overview in terms of how to deal with it.” Pull Quote: “What we have heard for a long time is that CISOs don’t have that seat at the top … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/the-ai-security-essentials-program-gives-security-leaders-a-high-level-overview-on-how-to-deal-with-ai-michael-herring-sans-institute/

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has unveiled its new Epicor Grow portfolio, an integrated set of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities powered by an industry-focused data platform tuned specifically for the requirements of the make, move, and sell industries. The new portfolio, introduced at the Epicor Insights 2024 user conference held this week in Nashville, reimagines how AI-powered ERP software can and should serve the supply chain industries and their workers. Guided by the company’s cognitive ERP vision to transform traditional ERP from a system of record to a system … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/our-portfolio-is-putting-workers-at-the-center-of-the-intelligence-ecosystem-vaibhav-vohra-epicor/

Dubai-based metaverse company Everdome unveiled their new metaverse Digital Theater, the latest expansion to their metaverse experience, which aims to usher in a new era of accessible digital creation for a new generation of digital pioneers. Following closely after the release of their easy to use Spaces Metaverse-as-a-Service creators tool, allowing all types of digital creators to quickly spin out their own personalized and interactive metaverse spot, Everdome’s new Metaverse Theater sees the company explore longer visual experiences for larger audiences. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, the metaverse is set to open up a $10 … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-based-metaverse-company-everdome-unveils-their-new-digital-theater/

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has announced that Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has successfully achieved storage capacities of over 30TB with two next-generation large capacity magnetic recording technologies for hard disk drives (HDDs): Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR). The demonstration drives represent a major milestone in the advance towards commercial products based on each of these emerging recording formats. HAMR boosts writing capabilities by locally heating the disk material with a near-field laser. Toshiba achieved 32TB on 10 disks using Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) – a technology that partially overlaps data tracks to … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/toshiba-continues-to-satisfy-the-demand-for-high-capacity-with-new-announcement/

This recognition highlighted ASBIS’s outstanding commitment and success in contributing to the growth of Yealink’s global distributor network in the United Arab Emirates. Yealink, a global leader in Unified Communication & Collaboration Solutions, specializing in video conferencing, voice communications, and collaboration, celebrated its two-year partnership with ASBIS Middle East by recognizing it as a prestigious Gold Distributor status. This recognition highlighted ASBIS’s outstanding commitment and success in contributing to the growth of Yealink’s global distributor network in the United Arab Emirates. Its dedication and effort were instrumental in driving the vendor’s success and growth. ASBIS has been the official distributor … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/yealink-network-technology-celebrates-two-year-partnership-with-asbis-middle-east/

Anta Joseph, Editor, caught up with Fadi Matta, Vice President, KSA at Mindware, to discuss how the company offers a unique value proposition to businesses in the region by providing advanced solutions and support.    What unique value proposition does Mindware Saudi offer to its clients in the region, particularly in terms of technological solutions and support services?   Mindware Saudi delivers a distinctive value proposition to its clients in the region by providing advanced technological solutions and comprehensive support services. With our diverse portfolio of cutting-edge hardware, software, AI, Cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions, we address a wide range of business … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/interview-the-trusted-technology-partner/

Lee Caswell, SVP of Products and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix, gave an overview of their latest plans including providing cloud-enabled services to partners amongst other envisaged programs at Next 2024 in Barcelona. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/we-aim-to-deliver-new-and-modern-kubernetes-orchestrated-applications/

Company’s award-winning portfolio fully geared to address the needs of Africa’s young and rapidly growing digital economy. Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is gearing up for its participation at GITEX Africa 2024, Africa’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event, where it will showcase its latest range of high-capacity memory solutions that are among the fastest of its kind in the world. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco, the 2nd edition of GITEX Africa will take place from 29-31 May 2024, under the authority of the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lexar-strengthens-african-presence-builds-strong-distribution-network-across-continent/

Sanjay Borkar, Co-Founder & CEO – FarmERP, tells Tahawultech about the company’s  innovative digital tools that help the farming sector optimise productivity, profitability and predictability of the farming business.   What key strategies or technologies are being employed in the digital agriculture sector to prioritise and promote sustainability in the agriculture industry of the MENA region? In the pursuit for sustainable agriculture practices, digital tools have emerged as powerful allies in the battle against greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Carbon Accounting tools, Farm Management software, new-age Technology, and Remote Sensing Satellite Technology are helping to revolutionise sustainable agriculture. These tools enable … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/interview-driving-sustainability/

Dave Gwyn, SVP Worldwide Channels, Nutanix led a group briefing at Next 2024 to highlight the upcoming announcements and developments at the conference relating to their channel infrastructure.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/artificial-intelligence-is-on-everybodys-plate-now/

Thomas Cornely, SVP of Product Management at Nutanix, discusses the benefits of Project Beacon in improving cloud infrastructure and plans for expanding its scope.  https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/nutanix-widens-coverage-for-cloud-native-users-with-expanded-project-beacon/

New Power Consumption Dashboard visualises platform power consumption to support environmental initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nutanix-adds-power-monitoring-to-help-customers-track-sustainability-progress/

New report shows the top drivers impacting data protection strategies are organisations’ desire to integrate cyber technologies with data protection and backup,​ and an improved, consistent protection of cloud-hosted workloads​. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/veeam-2024-cloud-protection-trends-report-provides-insight-into-data-protection-strategies/

Company delivers an Enterprise AI foundation in collaboration with NVIDIA, Hugging Face, and ecosystem of partners to speed time to value for on-premises use cases. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nutanix-accelerates-enterprise-adoption-of-generative-ai/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured exclusive interviews with the executive leadership teams at Terminus International and Terminus Group, in an effort to find out more about the Chinese AIoT market leader, and how they plan to replicate the success they have enjoyed domestically on a global scale following the establishment of their international HQ (Terminus International) in UAE. Dr. Ling Shao, Chief Scientist of Terminus Group and President of Terminus International, has been tasked with the responsibility of driving the international arm of Chinese AIoT leader Terminus Group across the Middle East region and globally. To achieve the international expansion … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/terminus-group-on-a-mission-to-become-a-global-leader-in-aiot/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Ranjith Kaippada, Managing Director at Cloud Box Technologies, to find out more about their perspectives on their approach to security, what makes them stand out from other system integrators in the market, challenges around remote working and cloud migration – and the opportunities presented by AI. Ranjith Kaippada is one of the most respected channel leaders in the Middle East. In a career spanning 20+years, he has established himself as one of the leading lights within the IT ecosystem across the region. Kaippada started his career in Dubai with Ingram Micro, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/we-can-bring-simplicity-and-efficiency-to-our-customers-when-it-comes-to-adopting-ai-ranjith-kaippada-cloud-box-technologies/

Security Advisor Editor Anita Joseph caught up with Ahmad Halabi, Managing Director at Resecurity, to find out how the company leverages the best of AI and human capabilities to help businesses stay ahead of advanced cyber threats.  Ahmad Halabi is a Hall-of-Fame hacker and a widely recognized vulnerability and offensive cybersecurity researcher who discovered over 2,000 vulnerabilities and helped secure over 200 private, public and government organizations worldwide. He is also a well-known thought leader in the penetration testing and bug bounty field, ranking as one of the Top 50 Hackers in the World and top ethical hacker by the … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/interview-ai-powered-security/

Huawei continues to reaffirm its commitment to collaboration & technology advancement at the event The 2024 edition of the SAMENA Telecommunications Council’s Leaders’ Summit, one of the world’s most highly-anticipated annual international meetings of the ICT industry leadership held recently, brought renowned regional and global private-sector players to also continue discussions from the last edition and the SAMENA Council’s earlier stakeholder roundtables and advocacy messaging done earlier during the current year. A key partner in creating a legacy of stakeholder collaboration and demonstrating technological enablement via the Leaders’ Summit platform, Huawei continues to reaffirm its commitment to multi-stakeholder collaboration and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/samena-telecommunications-council-leadership-summit-discusses-key-emerging-technologies-for-digital-development/

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Lothar Renner, Managing Director, Security Sales and Engineering for EMEA at Cisco during GISEC 2024. Renner highlighted the security capabilities that Cisco was showcasing at the event, the impact of AI on the cybersecurity ecosystem – and how Cisco Hypershield will reshape the security landscape. The global cybersecurity market jumped from $202bn in 2022 to$222bn in 2023, and is expected to reach close to $300bn by the end of 2028. As one of the biggest technology leaders in the world, Cisco has a responsibility to build innovative products and … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/ai-gives-customers-the-power-they-never-had-before-lothar-renner-cisco/

Exclusive Networks, the leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Veritas, has announced a strategic agreement with Veritas a leader in secure multicloud data resilience, to deliver world-class data management solutions to businesses across the region. This commitment will empower partners and customers to build comprehensive data resilience strategies and navigate the ever-evolving data landscape with confidence. Exclusive Networks and Veritas bring together expertise and reach to address the growing data protection needs of organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Veritas offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for backup, recovery, data governance, and multi-cloud … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/exclusive-networks-and-veritas-forge-strategic-agreement-to-drive-data-resilience-in-the-ksa/

Riverbed, the leader in AI Observability, introduced the most advanced AI-powered observability platform to optimize digital experiences, and launched several new solutions and a unified agent built on this open architecture. Expanding on its broad collection of full-fidelity data across the IT landscape, Riverbed’s new observability capabilities now enable IT to overcome visibility blind spots around public cloud, Zero Trust and SD-WAN architectures, and remote work environments. Additionally, with Aternity Mobile, IT can now monitor enterprise-owned Apple iOS and Android mobile device performance to proactively identify digital experience issues and take targeted actions to improve the productivity of front-line employees. … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/riverbed-unveils-ai-powered-platform-to-optimize-digital-experiences/

Cisco, the leader in enterprise networking and security, announced new industry shaping innovations across the Cisco Security Cloud to both … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/the-power-of-ciscos-security-platform-is-supercharged-and-unmatched-jeetu-patel-cisco/

Pete Hall, Regional Managing Director, Ciena Middle East & Africa, has said that cross-industry collaboration is now a necessity, if the Middle East wants to establish itself as a key player in the digital landscape. Recently, industry leaders in the Middle East put a lot of emphasis on the critical importance of the subsea cable landscape and the evolving dynamics of communication infrastructure in the region. History, combined with forward-looking projections, painted a comprehensive picture of the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today. Over the past couple of decades, at least 20 different cable systems have been set up … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cross-industry-collaboration-has-now-become-a-necessity-pete-hall-ciena/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Gavin Stone, Director of Product Management, at NinjaOne, to find out what technologies’ businesses need to adopt to bolster their end-point detection and response, how they can improve the efficiency of their endpoint management services – and how NinjaOne’s platform centralizes end-point control.  What key technological advancements do you believe are essential for organisations aiming to enhance endpoint control and automation? Organisations aiming to bolster endpoint control and automation must prioritize several key technological advancements. The integration of advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions provides organisations with granular visibility into endpoint activities, enabling … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/ninjaone-on-a-mission-to-improve-efficiency-of-their-endpoint-management-services/

New offering supports direct-to-cloud workflows with Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO devices, while the new Genetec Cloudlink line of appliances enables already deployed access control and camera equipment to connect to the cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/genetec-security-centre-saas-seamlessly-connects-to-direct-to-cloud-devices/

FusionSolar Day, held in partnership with Value Added Partner Solis Depot, brought together Omani government representatives, solar industry leaders, and energy experts. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-digital-power-showcases-innovative-solar-technologies-at-fusionsolar-day-oman/

Datavictus, a pioneering data analytics solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Kloudspot, a global leader in location intelligence platforms. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in transforming the landscape of data-driven decision-making in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As organisations increasingly recognise the value of harnessing location-based data insights, Datavictus and Kloudspot join forces to empower businesses across the UAE with innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. Leveraging Kloudspot’s state-of-the-art location intelligence platform, businesses can unlock a wealth of actionable insights from real-time data analytics, enhancing operational efficiency, customer engagement, and overall business performance. “We … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/datavictus-collaborates-with-kloudspot-to-transform-the-way-businesses-manage-their-data-in-the-uae/

Participants can dive  into Red Team tactics and CIS Controls implementation with industry-leading instructors. SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certification has announced SANS Dubai May 2024 from 11-16 May at the Hilton Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The course is expertly designed to equip cyber professionals with the skills needed to identify, counter, and prevent emerging cybersecurity threats, particularly those security professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of Red Team engagements and security control requirements. Recent high-profile cyberattacks indicate that offensive attacks are bypassing defensive strategies, and cybersecurity experts, auditors, engineers and compliance officers are actively seeking practical … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sans-institute-to-empower-cyber-professionals-in-the-middle-east-at-sans-dubai-may-2024/

DDoS attacks against Sweden have shown increases as time has passed with some consistency, picking up significantly in mid-2023 into 2024. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sweden-continues-to-be-a-prime-ddos-target-as-they-join-nato/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Ahmad Dorra, CX Solutions Lead – Middle East, Africa & Turkey at Avaya, to learn more about how they are leveraging Gen AI to enhance their CX offering, the commonalties of challenges facing businesses embarking upon digital transformation – and the importance of the KSA marketplace for the global unified communications leader. Ahmad Dorra is one of the region’s leading lights when it comes to customer experience. Dorra has been with Avaya for 16 years, and has seen some changes during his time at the global CX leader, but there’s no doubting the fact … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/interview-avayas-ahmad-dorra-outlines-how-they-are-leveraging-gen-ai-to-enhance-their-cx-offering/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Ahmed El Hamouly, Head of META at Boomi, to find out more about how its agnostic cloud-native platform is built to scale, how the global intelligent integration and automation leader leverages its technologies to radically simplify the complexity of enterprise software – and how its Boomi AI is enhancing data transparency and security for its users. Boomi is regarded by many industry analysts as one of the leading players globally when it comes to intelligent integration and automation. Can you provide our readers with a broader overview of the Boomi business model?  In short, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/innovation-is-in-our-dna-and-that-is-what-really-sets-us-apart-from-legacy-vendors-ahmed-el-hamouly-boomi/

Mark Moffat, CEO at IFS spoke exclusively to CNME Editor Mark Forker about his desire for IFS to be the market incumbent in asset and service management, how its ability to be industry specific differentiates them in what is a saturated marketplace – and how its ability to help their customers redefine productivity, outperform their competition and help them overcome any problem is why the company will hit $1bn in ARR by the end of 2024. Mark Moffat has enjoyed a storied and distinguished career to date in the global technology ecosystem. He spent the vast majority of his career … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/my-long-term-aspiration-and-ambition-for-ifs-is-for-us-to-dominate-asset-and-service-mark-moffat/

BeyondTrust, the worldwide leader in intelligent identity and access security, has announced the release of the 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report. Produced annually by BeyondTrust, this report analyzes data from security bulletins publicly issued by Microsoft throughout the previous year and provides valuable information to help organizations understand, identify, and address the risks within their Microsoft ecosystems. Each Microsoft Security Bulletin is comprised of one or more vulnerabilities, which apply to one or more Microsoft products. Microsoft typically groups vulnerabilities into these main categories: Remote Code Execution (RCE), Elevation of Privilege (EoP), Information Disclosure, Denial of Service (DDoS), Spoofing, Tampering, and Security … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/beyondtrust-report-shows-elevation-of-privilege-remains-the-no-1-vulnerability/

FortiGuard Labs’ 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability disclosure best practices and for organizations to improve cyber hygiene and patch management. Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has announced the release of the FortiGuard Labs 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report. The latest semiannual report is a snapshot of the active threat landscape and highlights trends from July to December of 2023, including analysis on the speed with which cyber attackers are capitalizing on newly identified exploits from across the cybersecurity industry and the rise of … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cybercriminals-exploiting-new-industry-vulnerabilities-43-faster-than-1h-202-fortinet/

Hybrid multicloud deployments expected to increase fourfold over the next three years to help unlock efficiency, security, and innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nutanix-study-finds-it-investment-focused-on-ai-ransomware-protection-and-operational-efficiency/

Chainalysis, the blockchain intelligence platform, has inaugurated its headquarters for Southern Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa in Dubai. This move follows three years of exponential growth in the region for the company, as it has established itself as the leading provider of crypto investigation, Web3 growth, and crypto risk solutions to government and private sector entities. Chainalysis provides data, software, services, and research to government agencies, virtual asset service providers, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies in over 70 countries. The company’s data has helped solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases involving North Korean … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-leader-chainalysis-establishes-regional-hq-in-dubai/

Cisco has announced that it has appointed David Meads as Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad who drove Cisco’s business in the region for more than four years. In this role, Meads will be responsible for Cisco’s strategy and commercial operations, with a focus on empowering customers and partners to harness the full potential of digital technologies for economic growth and societal benefit. He will continue in his current capacity as Chief Executive of Cisco in the UK and Ireland until the end of Cisco’s fiscal year (July … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cisco-appoints-david-meads-as-vice-president-for-their-middle-east-operations/

ServiceNow the AI platform for business transformation, kicked off its annual Knowledge conference in Las Vegas with innovations designed to power AI‑driven transformation for enterprises everywhere. The company announced new generative AI (GenAI) capabilities in Now Assist that help supercharge productivity, accelerate cost savings, and empower customers and employees to innovate at scale; new, purpose‑built automation solutions for the Now Platform that unify experiences across the enterprise; and expanded strategic partnerships that aim to deliver new solutions and expertise to accelerate customer value and opportunity. These announcements come just over a week after ServiceNow reported another quarter of strong outperformance … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/were-unveiling-incredible-innovations-that-will-put-ai-to-work-for-people-bill-mcdermott-servicenow/

IFS, the fastest growing cloud enterprise software company in the world, has appointed former CNN News Anchor & Correspondent Bianca … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/former-cnn-anchor-bianca-nobilo-appointed-head-of-external-affairs-at-ifs/

Almost every UAE consumer will walk away from a brand after just one negative experience, according to a report released … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/servicenow-report-shows-that-91-of-uae-consumers-switch-brands-after-one-poor-experience/

Titled ‘Global Dreams, MENA Vision, the event marks the company’s foray into the region and the prelaunch of the highly anticipated game, Strinova, in Q4 of 2024. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/idreamsky-announces-expansion-into-the-middle-east-with-the-pre-launch-of-strinova-in-ksa/

Kevin Ripa, Senior Instructor at SANS Institute, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at GISEC 2024, in which he says security teams have to stop playing the blame game, he explains the difference between traditional ransomware attacks and ones powered by AI – and how a lack of synergy can severely impact the security posture of an organisation. Kevin Ripa is one of the most respected IT professionals in the global cybersecurity ecosystem. In a decorated and distinguished career, his company Computer Evidence Recovery Inc, has provided consultancy services to multinational corporations, law enforcement agencies, governments and the general public … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/senior-instructor-at-sans-institute-says-edr-is-not-enough-amidst-complexity-of-the-threat-landscape/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Tariq Halawani, Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions at Microsoft UAE at GISEC 2024, to find out more about the launch of its Security Copilot, the need to use AI responsibly and the biggest threats he sees emerging across the cybersecurity ecosystem. Tariq Halawani is one of the most respected technology leaders in the Middle East. He spent time at Trend Micro and Nortel in the early stages of his career, but he made his name at Microsoft when he joined the company in 2009. In the 15 years that have elapsed … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/we-want-to-ensure-that-our-customers-and-partners-are-adopting-ai-responsibly-tariq-halawani-microsoft/

Fady Richmany, Regional Vice President – Emerging Markets at Commvault, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker at GISEC 2024, on how the company is ultra-focused on helping their customers to be cyber resilient, their approach to AI – and how the market has reacted to the products they have released in the last 12 months. Fady Richmany is one of the most respected technology leaders in the Middle East IT and technology ecosystem. He is a veteran of the industry, and he has played a key role in helping drive the growth of Commvault across the region. CNME managed to … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/to-achieve-true-resiliency-you-need-ai-built-into-your-platforms-fady-richmany-commvault/

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has launched Dubai‘s Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, a yearly plan focused on harnessing the potential of the technology for quality of life focused outcomes. Unprecedented achievements His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that Dubai‘s annual plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence applications translates the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to enhance Dubai‘s leadership as a global hub for technology and innovation, and the necessity of leveraging new artificial … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-hamdan-launches-dubais-universal-blueprint-for-ai/

Tech investor, entrepreneur Rashit Makhat, says the UAE and Saudi are pointing the way forward with AI strategies. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-middle-east-can-take-the-lead-in-tackling-copyright-problems-over-ai-generated-content/

Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India at Epicor, believes that Digital FP&A systems are essential … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/digital-fpa-systems-are-essential-for-manufacturers-across-the-middle-east-vibhu-kapoor-epicor/

Laith Al-Bazirgan, Head of Retail – MENA, at Endava, believes that if retailers can modernise their order management processes then … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/endava-executive-calls-on-retailers-to-adopt-a-mach-framework/

Sid Bhatia, Regional VP & General Manager, Middle East, Turkey & Africa, at Dataiku, has warned that as Gen AI … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/as-gen-ai-grips-the-region-we-must-take-steps-to-ensure-its-used-responsibly-sid-bhatia-dataiku/

Freshworks Inc. has announced the appointment of Dennis Woodside as Freshworks’ Chief Executive Officer & President. Woodside, currently Freshworks’ President, … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/freshworks-announce-dennis-woodside-as-their-new-ceo/

The new network will enable better experiences for visitors and staff with increased wireless bandwidth and secure, automated, Fabric-enabled cloud management. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/amman-stock-exchange-increases-network-security-with-extreme-networks/

Mohammed Hilili, General Manager, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group, Gulf, explores the impact of the AI revolution on the corporate landscape of the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/unveiling-the-ai-imperative-insights-from-lenovos-cio-report-with-implications-for-the-middle-east/

Anita Joseph caught up with Joyce Raad, Senior Business Development Manager – UAE & KSA at Raqmiyat to discuss how the company’s strategic and future-forward approach has consolidated its robust position in a dynamic and fiercely competitive market. The company celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.  Raqmiyat has been a key player in the market for four decades now. How has the competitive landscape changed over this period, and how has Raqmiyat positioned itself to thrive amidst these changes? Over the past four decades, Raqmiyat has thrived in the ever-changing tech landscape. By staying ahead of trends, collaborating strategically, prioritizing … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/interview-driven-by-innovation-2/

Vijay Jaswal, CTO APJ-MEA at IFS, discusses the IFS Connect Middle East event which begins in Riyadh today. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/ifs-connect-middle-east-to-highlight-companys-commitment-to-helping-businesses-unlock-value/

NETGEAR®, Inc., the industry leader in advanced networking technologies, has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of the Orbi 970 Series. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/netgear-launches-the-orbi-970-series-with-groundbreaking-wifi-7-technology/

Rate of Ransomware Attacks Falls Slightly, But Recovery Costs Hit $2.73 million. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ransomware-payments-increased-500-in-the-last-year-finds-sophos-state-of-ransomware-report/

Hybrid cloud has emerged as a solution. Adopting this technology encourages organisations to make reasoned, informed and commercially literate decisions about when data is of such critical importance it ought not to be stored on public cloud, and ideally stored closer to home. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/your-data-is-yours-unless-for-some-reason-its-not/

As an existing Epicor ISV partner, Smart Software solutions are already integrated with several Epicor ERP platforms, extending functionality to help users make informed, strategic inventory decisions that align with their business goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/epicor-acquires-smart-software-for-ai-powered-inventory-planning-optimisation-technologies/

Educational events in Dubai and Kuwait were held in collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Practice (CAPP). https://www.tahawultech.com/news/align-technology-held-specialised-education-events-to-elevate-digitisation-journey-for-dentists/

Rahil Ghaffar, VP – EMEA , WhiteSwan Security tells Anita Joseph how it’s crucial for organizations to prioritize identity security because compromised credentials can lead to breaches that are difficult to detect and can cause extensive damage. What are some common examples of identity-centric attacks in today’s digital landscape, and how do they exploit vulnerabilities in authentication systems? In today’s digital landscape, common identity-centric attacks include Phishing, Credential stuffing, Man in the Middle Attacks , SIM Swapping etc. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities such as weak passwords, lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA), or unsecured network connections, to gain unauthorized access to user … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/interview-future-of-identity-security/

Open Architecture and Single, Intuitive Interface Simplifies Ticketing Integration and Enhances the Experience for Both Passengers and Operators. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hid-transforms-ticket-validation-and-fare-collection-for-mass-transit/

76% of companies in 2024 are re-evaluating AI Platforms and 89% are poised to invest in CX solutions in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/customer-experience-live-middle-east-2024-unveils-regional-cx-landscape-insights/

Ahmed Omer, e&, discusses how delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) has become a paramount goal for businesses, and how this feat comes with its own unique set of challenges. Organisations in various industries operate under their own unique demands and dynamics. Yet, they all encounter shared challenges in the digital age, where consumer expectations are at an all-time high. While technology has expanded opportunities for engagement and connection, it has also elevated expectations, placing organisations under constant pressure to adapt. Delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) has become a paramount goal for businesses – a feat that’s not without challenges. The … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/opinion-the-art-of-cx-crafting-strategies-for-lasting-impressions/

Erik Gronvall, VP of Hyperscale and Global Cloud Enterprise Business at CommScope, discusses the transformative impact of AI technology on data centre construction and operations, particularly in driving the adoption of green data centres.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/the-significance-of-green-data-centres-to-counter-the-ai-explosion/

The latest features for Ring Protect Plus allow customers to enjoy exclusive features including Multi-Cam Live View and Priority Alerts. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ring-enhances-home-security-upgrading-its-ring-protect-plus-plan/

By Jeremy Fuchs, Cybersecurity Researcher/Analyst Check Point Software LTD, discusses how cybercriminals are impersonating the popular shopping app Shein and the steps you can take to become more aware. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/spoofing-shein-for-credential-harvesting/

IFS commissioned research shows value creation lags AI promise without the right planning and application. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/management-bought-the-ai-hype-but-lack-organisational-readiness/