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Tobias Maier, CEO Middle East and Africa, Saloodo! & CFO Middle East and Africa, DHL, shares insights on AI-powered sustainability and reducing carbon footprints in the logistics industry in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/ai-is-paving-the-way-for-greener-logistics/

D-Link Corporation, a global leader in networking solutions, proudly announces the launch of its 10G Layer 3 Stackable Managed Switches: the DXS-3410-32XY and DXS-3410-32SY, with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/d-link-launches-high-performance-network-switches/

Strategic agreement expands CRISALION’s customer base into both private aviation and the United Arab Emirates. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/air-chateau-forms-strategic-partnership-with-crisalion-mobility/

New Partnership Brings Tiered Backup Storage Solution to GCC Regions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/exagrid-and-storit-announce-strategic-partnership/

Joe will oversee Fortinet’s International Sales business, driving the company’s strategic growth pillars across Secure Networking, Unified SASE, and AI-driven Security Operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/fortinet-appoints-joe-sarno-as-executive-vice-president-of-international-sales/

D-Link Corporation, a networking solutions provider, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge G530 5G NR AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/d-link-launches-new-wi-fi-6-router/

TechBridge Distribution MEA Announces Strategic Partnership with Brady Corporation to Revolutionise Safety, Identification & Compliance Solutions in MEA. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/techbridge-distribution-mea-announces-strategic-partnership-with-brady-corporation/

AHAD remains dedicated to pioneering the AI industry, providing cutting-edge solutions to our customers in the META and APAC regions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ahad-appoints-krishna-iyer-as-chief-digital-officer-to-lead-digital-transformation-with-a-focus-on-ai/

ESET Research found an advertisement for a zero-day exploit that targets the Telegram for Android app, posted in an underground forum. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eset-discovers-telegram-app-for-android-targeted-by-zero-day-exploit/

The ManageEngine Shield 2024 seminar, held in the UAE, marked a pivotal moment in the identity and access management (IAM) and IT security sectors. This landmark event convened industry experts, thought leaders, and key stakeholders to explore and address the rapidly changing security landscape. ManageEngine showcased its deep understanding of industry trends and the evolving security environment. Recognizing the critical role of identities in the era of cloud adoption, ManageEngine provides state-of-the-art solutions that empower enterprises to adopt an identity-driven security approach. These cutting-edge solutions enable organizations to navigate the difficulties of identity access and security, providing both strong protection … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/manageengine-shield-2024-revolutionizing-iam-and-it-security/

FortiGuard Labs offers actionable strategies to safeguard against these imminent threats, ensuring a safer experience for all involved. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/dark-web-shows-cybercriminals-are-ready-for-the-olympics-are-you/

A major IT outage wreaked havoc across various industries globally, causing significant disruptions in aviation, banking, healthcare, and retail sectors. More than 1,000 flights were cancelled, leaving travelers stranded and airports in chaos. Banks, hospitals, and stores also faced severe operational challenges, leading to widespread inconvenience and concern. The cause of the outage has been traced back to a “defect” in a recent software update from the cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. The defect specifically impacted Windows operating systems, causing widespread system failures and disruptions. Crowdstrike quickly addressed the issue, releasing a statement to clarify the nature of the problem. “This is … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/global-it-outage-disrupts-industries-worldwide/

UAE retail investors continue to rally behind AI while Big Tech and pharma stocks lose momentum, finds the latest quarterly stocks data from trading and investing platform eToro. eToro looked at which companies saw the biggest proportionate change in holders, quarter-on-quarter on its platform (table 1), while also looking at the 10 most held stocks (table 2) in the UAE. Amongst the most held stocks, Q2 saw a significant shift in the rankings, with NVIDIA rising to become the second-most popular stock on the eToro platform, behind only Tesla. The AI market leader ranked fifth at the end of Q1 … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/investment-platform-etoro-shows-uae-retail-investors-are-choosing-ai-over-big-tech/

BluSmart, India and South Asia’s first and largest vertically integrated EV RideHailing service and EV Charging Infrastructure network has announced the successful completion of Pre-Series B funding round securing $24 million in investment. The fundraise saw participation from new investors comprising notable names, including responsAbility Investments AG (a leading impact asset manager), Sumant Sinha (iconic global leader in the Renewable Energy sector); MS Dhoni Family Office (Cricket icon and former Indian Captain); existing investors and BluSmart founders who all share the company’s vision of ‘Decarbonizing Mobility at Scale’. ⁠ The latest funding round will support BluSmart in expanding its operations … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/indian-ev-ride-hailing-company-blusmart-raises-24m-in-pre-series-b-funding/

CPI Media and tahawultech.com spoke with Sanjay Naithani, General Manager, MEP at Hitachi Vantara to discuss their brand portfolio, regional operations and the potential of Generative AI in this exclusive interview.  https://www.tahawultech.com/features/hitachi-vantara-believes-that-the-time-is-now-to-invest-in-the-middle-east/

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Bob Aoun, Director of Sales at HP Poly, to learn more about some of the findings from their Work Relationship Index, how AI can reimagine the way we work – and how their portfolio of solutions, services and products are empowering people in the ‘work from anywhere’ world. HP’s Work Relationship Index is a comprehensive body of work. It has shown that globally we now have a strained workforce with employees reporting heightened expectations. What is your view on this and the fact that many business leaders feel the time has come for us … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/in-todays-digital-age-the-shift-towards-hybrid-work-has-become-more-than-just-a-trend-bob-aoun-hp-poly/

Ekta Puthran, Head of Sales APAC & MEA, Collaboration, Barco discusses the transformative power of video bars, all-in-one collaboration devices that integrate high-quality audio and video capabilities. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/barco-is-transforming-meeting-spaces-to-boost-engagement/

IFS has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The strategic move reiterates IFS’ commitment to strengthen its position in the region and accelerate the Kingdom’s ongoing digital transformation journey. “Establishing our regional headquarters in the largest economy in the MENA region reinforces our commitment to support the region’s growth by providing industrial technologies to key sectors here.  We look forward to building a strong foundation with our partners and expand our footprint in Saudi Arabia and the neighboring countries, driving innovation and excellence. This achievement symbolizes our dedication to becoming an integral part of the Kingdom’s ambitious … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ifs-opens-regional-hq-in-riyadh/

The regional headquarter establishment reaffirms IFS’ focus on optimising local resources and driving sustainable industrial innovations in the kingdom through its latest digital solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ifs-opens-new-regional-headquarters-in-riyadh/

Unified physical security platform supports airport’s ambitions for continual innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/london-heathrow-transforms-operations-with-genetec/

Maestro helps you map out your everyday processes to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, control your company’s costs, make your day-to-day processes as efficient as possible, and ensure the effectiveness of the people involved in your processes. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/maestro-blocks-transferring-passion-into-businesses/

Amit Gupta, Head of Data and AI Practice, e& enterprise, discusses why AI and data analytics are crucial for unlocking new opportunities and staying competitive in the digital era. Increasing digitalisation has placed immense pressure on organisations—whether large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), or startups—to elevate their market strategies and stay competitive. CEOs and business leaders today are like elite endurance athletes. While they often rely on their experiences, gut instincts, and well-established strategies to navigate their business journey, the rapidly changing digital landscape demands a more advanced approach. With huge volumes of data and the advent of artificial … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/insights-to-action-how-data-and-ai-are-powering-business-decisions/

Mozn, the Saudi regional leader in enterprise AI technologies, has been recognized as one of the Top 250 FinTech Companies globally by CNBC and Statista, a leading statistics firm. This marks the second consecutive year Mozn has been awarded this prestigious accolade. The “World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024” report by CNBC and Statista aims to shed light on the constantly growing and fast-changing global Financial Technology (FinTech) market by recognizing the top technology companies providing innovative and transformative solutions to the financial industry across various market segments. The comprehensive assessment examined more than 2,000 companies from March to May 2024, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-ai-leader-named-among-worlds-leading-fintech-companies/

Omnix’s latest offering accelerates AI deployment, cuts costs, and enhances customer interaction across diverse sectors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/omnix-launches-new-conversational-ai-as-a-service/

Anita Joseph caught up with Darren Thomson, VP and Field CTO, EMEAI at Commvault, to discuss how the company is leading the way in cyber resilience and helping businesses stay ahead of complicated cyber threats. Commvault has been a leader in data protection and information management for many years. How do you define cyber resilience, and what key elements differentiate it from traditional data protection strategies? Cyber resilience is defined as an organization’s ability to prepare for, withstand, recover, and rebuild from cyberattacks. It encompasses having a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond just protecting data. Traditional data protection strategies focus … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/interview-commvault-is-transforming-into-a-comprehensive-cyber-resilience-provider/

Hala, the Dubai-based ride-hailing taxi solution, has announced plans to enter into the Egyptian market with local partner MwaslaTech, a one-stop shop for smart transport and shared mobility solutions. The partnership was made official with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties at Hala’s Dubai headquarters.  The signing ceremony was attended by senior executives from both companies, including Khaled Nuseibeh, Chief Executive Officer at Hala, and Yasser Sedky, CEO at MwaslaTech. As part of the agreement, Hala will explore opportunities in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) of Egypt, a ground-breaking city project located on the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-ride-hailing-app-hala-partners-with-egyptian-smart-transport-mobility-provider/

Google Cloud announced the opening of its new offices in Kuwait licensed by Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) at an event attended by His Excellency Mr. Omar Saud Al-Omar, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of State for Communication Affairs. This expansion further signifies Google Cloud’s commitment to supporting Kuwait’s national digital transformation journey, including the modernization of government services and the advancement of economic development. The Google Cloud offices in Kuwait will serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, bringing together experts from across Google Cloud to work closely with their customers and partners. “Under the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/google-cloud-on-mission-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-kuwait/

Avaya have announced that Alan Masarek will retire from his position as CEO at the end of the current calendar year, and will be replaced by current Chair of the Board of Directors Patrick Dennis. Patrick Dennis has 30 years of experience and a proven track record of transformational leadership of companies in Enterprise Software, SaaS, Cybersecurity and Communications. He currently serves as CEO of Venafi, a cybersecurity company that is in the process of being acquired by CyberArk, where he drove innovation, growth and customer success. “I am honoured and thrilled to lead Avaya on the next phase of … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/avaya-appoints-new-ceo-following-imminent-retirement-of-alan-masarek/

EmpowerMX’s powerful MRO technology adds further differentiation and depth to IFS’s Industrial AI proposition for Aerospace & Defense. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/ifs-acquires-ai-software-provider-empowermx/

Dubai Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and their diplomatic missions. Under the terms of the agreement, VFS Global will provide strategic services to accelerate trade and investment development for Dubai-based companies across the company’s global network. The MoU is aimed at accelerating the global expansion of Dubai-based companies by reducing market entry friction and speeding up their ability to capitalise on commercial opportunities. Dubai-based businesses will benefit from the support of VFS Global’s international network of offices and resources, which offer a range of … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/our-cooperation-with-vfs-global-will-enhance-the-competitiveness-of-dubais-private-sector-ceo-of-dubai-chambers/

In a collaborative effort to empower Saudi Arabia’s local talent with advanced science and technology skills, Dell Technologies, Aramco, and the National IT Academy (NITA) have signed a collaboration agreement to provide Saudi students with advanced training programs and certifications that will help develop a skilled and readily employable technology talent pool in the Kingdom. The agreement was signed by Nabil Al-Nuaim, Senior Vice President, Digital & Information Technology, Aramco, Majed S. Al-Ghassab, Executive Director, NITA, and Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President, Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey, Africa (CEEMETA), Dell Technologies. As per the agreement, the four-month-long program “ITXcelerate” … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dell-technologies-partners-with-aramco-to-upskill-local-talent-in-ksa/

As the official IT provider for golf’s original Championship, NTT DATA will unveil its advanced Digital Twin technology, AI innovations, a Private 5G network and its ShotView activation, for a revolutionary golf experience. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ntt-data-sets-new-standard-for-sports-fan-engagement-with-data-insights-at-the-152nd-open/

Digvijay Lamba, Chief Technology Officer at Alteryx, has penned a thought leadership article that takes a closer look at the challenges associated with cloud date integration. Let’s face it: Most enterprises are nowhere close to a simple, fully cloud-native, modernized data stack. And it won’t ever be that way, as technologies change new systems with their own data silos continuously introduced. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 30% of companies use legacy technologies to manage their data, with 90% of companies relying on outdated data stacks, which lack scalability and have inflexible architectures. This often silos data, preventing enterprises … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/most-enterprises-are-nowhere-close-to-a-simple-fully-cloud-native-modernized-data-stack-digvijay-lamba-alteryx/

Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, announced a paid listing of Veritas’ Alta Data Protection on the Google Cloud Marketplace. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/veritas-expands-cyber-resiliency-data-protection-solution-for-google-cloud-customers/

The New Philips Evnia OLED gaming monitor (42M2N8900), available in Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/reinvent-rules-with-philips-evnia-oled-monitors-gaming-beyond-innovation/

PROVEN Solution will implement its cutting-edge VR solutions to improve attention training for students at Rashid Center. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/proven-solution-collaborates-with-rashid-center-for-people-of-determination/

Ready-to-use conferencing devices designed to integrate seamlessly into Microsoft Teams Rooms, enhancing meeting experiences. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sennheiser-teamconnect-bars-now-certified-for-microsoft-teams/

The agreement seeks to strengthen and secure GAC’s corporate network from cyberattacks and breaches with Sophos’ industry-leading managed security services. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sophos-managed-detection-and-response-service-empowers-gacs-cybersecurity-transformation/

DAMAC Group, a leading conglomerate known for its diverse investment portfolio, has announced a significant increase in its investment in the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. DAMAC Group announced notable investments in leading AI companies including a $50 million in the AI startup, Anthropic – as one of the top investors who have bought into the company from the cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The Group has also made investments in xAI – an American AI startup founded by Elon Musk and in Mistral – a France-based AI company which is one of the best European large-language model open source. This … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/damac-group-announces-plans-to-further-invest-in-ai-to-drive-new-innovations/

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a new AI enablement program, in collaboration with NVIDIA, designed to boost profitability and deliver … https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/hpe-announces-new-ai-enablement-designed-to-boost-partner-profitability/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Claire Maslen, Programme Director for Commerce and Payments, at the Mobile Ecosystem Forum, to find out more about the need for greater reliability when it comes to mobile payments, the rise of social commerce, why digital wallets need to become more intelligent – and the impact Central Bank Digital Currencies will have on the global financial ecosystem. Claire Maslen has enjoyed a distinguished career in mobile, payments and commerce, one which at this juncture has spanned over 30 years. She has held executive roles at blue-chip technology and telecom behemoths such as Cisco … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/there-is-a-massive-potential-with-digital-wallets-that-we-are-yet-to-tap-into-claire-maslen-mobile-ecosystem-forum/

Maly, the innovative FinAI startup headquartered in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), has announced the launch of MalyGPT, MENA’s first Generative AI Financial Assistant.  With the user’s permission, this groundbreaking tool can analyze spending habits, financial activities, and income, then align these with saving goals to offer personalized financial advice and help them build better money habits. MalyGPT brings a suite of financial wellness tools right to consumers ,making it easier to make informed decisions about spending and financial targets. The platform, along with its new features, is crafted and fully developed by Maly’s in-house  tech and product team. According … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-based-finai-start-up-launches-pioneering-solution-designed-to-transform-personal-finance/

Karim Azar, Regional VP of Middle East and Turkey at Cloudera, has penned a thought leadership article, which highlights the importance of maximising AI innovation in manufacturing through trusted data sources. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in the dynamic sector of modern manufacturing. As we navigate the fourth and fifth industrial revolutions, AI ignites a transition in how businesses design, produce, and optimise products. Data is at the core of this revolution—a potent fuel that powers AI’s predictive capabilities, operational optimisations, and strategic insights. Nonetheless, without a robust strategy for managing data, achieving effective AI implementation becomes challenging … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/data-serves-as-the-lifeblood-of-ai-innovation-in-manufacturing-karim-azar-cloudera/

The investment supports the growth plans of both organisations, delivering geographical expansion for Infinigate. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-infinigate-group-announces-strategic-investment-in-wavelink/

ESET has released its latest Threat Report, which summarizes threat landscape trends seen in ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET experts, from December 2023 through May 2024. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eset-threat-report-infostealers-using-ai-banking-malware-creating-deepfake-videos-to-steal-money/

According to the 2024 Agility Index research study from Epicor and Nucleus Research, nearly half of surveyed companies across the make, move, and sell industries cited concern over escalating costs as the foremost challenge confronting supply chains, with more than half using artificial intelligence, automation, or machine learning for at least one supply chain management application to address. Notably, a higher percentage of businesses (63 percent) that identify as high-growth — defined by revenue growth of 20 percent or more over the past three years — have already integrated generative AI into their respective supply chain operations to manage cost … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/when-workers-are-empowered-to-spend-more-time-innovating-thats-where-the-real-value-creation-happens-vaibhav-vohra-epicor/

Under the theme of “Reimage your future with AI”, Dell Technologies is holding an AI Summit in collaboration with NVIDIA at the iconic Etihad Museum today. The Summit will explore what’s possible in the intelligence era and help organizations turbocharge their artificial intelligence (AI) future with tools and strategies. The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA is the industry’s first end-to-end AI enterprise solution integrating Dell’s compute, storage, client device, software, and services capabilities with NVIDIA’s advanced AI infrastructure and software suite, all underpinned by a high-speed networking fabric. It provides organizations with the building blocks for seamless integration of AI … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/the-dell-ai-factory-with-nvidia-will-help-organizations-accelerate-ai-adoption-walid-yehia-dell-technologies/

Lenovo and Cisco today unveiled a global strategic partnership to deliver fully integrated infrastructure and networking solutions designed to accelerate digital transformation for businesses of all sizes. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to jointly establish design, engineering, and execution plans for accelerating digital transformation with turnkey solutions that extend world-class networking and purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions from edge to cloud for customers worldwide. “This new partnership is a testament to our commitment to delivering purpose-built, industry-leading solutions, all designed to simplify the path to AI innovation and digital transformation,” said Alaa Bawab, General Manager, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/lenovo-and-cisco-sign-strategic-partnership-in-bid-to-simplify-path-to-ai/

Fabian John D’Mello, Manager Cyber Security, GBM, discusses the impact of their recent dual CREST & DESC certifications and the importance of incident response solutions in this exclusive interview. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/gbm-manager-outlines-the-impact-of-recent-certifications/

This collaboration facilitates seamless and secure cross-border merchant transactions for Indians travelling to the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/network-international-partners-with-npci-international-to-enable-upi-qr-payment-acceptance/

Discover first-hand accounts of the impact of the Infosec & Cybersecurity Congress 2024 hosted by ISACA UAE Chapter and tahawultech as attendees share their insights, experiences and takeaways. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/watch-testimonials-from-cybersecurity-visionaries-at-isaca-dubai-2024/

Huawei made a significant impact at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, highlighting its advancements in 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-showcases-5g-advanced-and-ai-integration-at-mwc-shanghai-2024/

The partnership between DataVictus and Nozomi Networks represents a powerful alliance aimed at fortifying cybersecurity defences across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and healthcare. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/datavictus-announces-strategic-reseller-agreement-with-nozomi-networks/

Huawei has served over 5000 education ministries, education management organisations at all levels, colleges and universities, and research institutes across more than 120 countries and regions, helping them realize intelligence in education. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-smart-classroom-3-0-to-accelerate-education-intelligence-in-the-middle-east-central-asia/

CNS Middle East Appointed As the Exclusive Middle East Distributor for Cube.ms. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cns-middle-east-enters-into-strategic-partnership-with-cube-ms/

Dataiku, the Universal AI platform, and KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, have announced a strategic alliance to modernize analytics and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies by enterprises. The collaboration leverages Dataiku’s comprehensive AI platform and KPMG’s experience in cloud migration, platform modernization, and AI Governance, to help data leaders securely and efficiently advance their AI strategies (including Generative AI). As enterprises seek to drive innovation and improve optimization, outdated analytics systems, underused cloud commitments, and the need for trusted AI and stringent AI Governance present new challenges. Establishing a robust data infrastructure is also essential … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/gen-ai-will-continue-to-disrupt-industries-and-put-pressure-on-c-suite-executives-to-adapt-david-tharp-dataiku/

e&, the global technology group, and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch ‘Excelerate&’, a 12-month programme aimed at developing the technological skills of Emirati talents. e&’s top youthful Emirati talents have been selected to participate in the Excelerate& programme. The programme focuses on building essential knowledge of trending technologies such as 5G, data science, and cloud. Led by expert instructors, it aims to cultivate the knowledge and expertise required to develop innovative in-house solutions, transforming trainees into subject matter experts across current and emerging technologies. Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer, e&, said: “e& has a … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/e-partners-with-ericsson-on-new-emirati-talent-program/

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, is announcing a partnership with noon, the region’s leading e-commerce platform, to support the acceleration of the region’s digital economy. Starting in 2017, noon is now a digital ecosystem of products and services created to serve and support local shoppers and businesses in the UAE, KSA, and Egypt. In response to rapid growth, noon developed noon payments, an in-house infrastructure to support their own payments needs. noon is now partnering with Adyen to enhance payment solutions for merchants and customers in the region. Adyen’s single platform offers a comprehensive … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/noon-partners-with-ayden-to-transform-uae-e-commerce-landscape/

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the AWS Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Initiative. The two-year, $50 million investment is designed to help public sector organizations – and those that directly support their technology needs – to accelerate innovation in support of critical missions using AWS generative AI services and infrastructure, such as Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon SageMaker, AWS HealthScribe, AWS Trainium, and AWS Inferentia. As part of this initiative, AWS is committing up to $50 million in AWS Promotional Credits, training, and technical expertise across generative AI projects. Credit issuance determinations will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/aws-announces-plans-to-invest-50-million-in-gen-ai-for-public-sector-organizations/

Amazon Echo and Ring devices are helping customers during the summer season to enjoy many benefits of the all-connected smart home features. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/five-smart-home-benefits-during-the-summer-season/

Mohamad Rizk, Senior Regional Director – Middle East & CIS at Veeam Software, discusses how widespread misconceptions can make an organisation vulnerable or slower to respond to the business’s data protection needs. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/busting-three-data-protection-myths/

The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has discovered a Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server (sshd) in glibc-based Linux systems. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualys-discovers-critical-vulnerability-regresshion-in-openssh-server/

Jos Beernink, Vice President of EMEA at Milestone Systems, has penned a thought leadership article in which he outlines how new innovations in video technology can help city planners tackle cybercrime in smart cities. As cities become smarter and more interconnected, advanced video technology is crucial for boosting security, streamlining operations, and enhancing urban living. Yet, smart cities face growing cyber threats with the rise of video surveillance and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To safeguard these interconnected systems, we must grasp the latest challenges and innovative solutions in video technology. One of the primary challenges facing smart cities is … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/collaboration-between-public-and-private-sectors-crucial-in-addressing-cybersecurity-challenges-in-smart-cities-jos-beernink-milestone-systems/

Fuse Financial Technologies (Fuse), a cross-border payments business in the Middle East for global businesses, cites that the UAE is rapidly becoming a global business hub with the country recording the second-highest number of new foreign investments globally this year. The UAE is poised to achieve a record $30 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2024 , a testament to its favourable business environment and strategic initiatives aimed at attracting international enterprises. The Dubai International Chamber (DIC) achieved a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 48% in the number of multinational companies (MNCs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-poised-to-achieve-30bn-in-foreign-direct-investment-in-2024/

Backbase, the creator of the Engagement Banking Platform, has announced the appointment of Chris Shayan as the new Head of Artificial Intelligence. This strategic move is set to significantly advance Backbase’s AI vision and adoption across its tech offering, reinforcing its commitment to re-architecting banking around the customer. A New Era at Backbase Backbase is leading digital banking transformation by helping financial institutions modernize their customer journeys and optimize operations. The integration of AI into the Engagement Banking Platform (EBP) is a critical step in this mission. “We are pleased to announce Chris as our new Head of Artificial Intelligence,” said Thomas … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/backbase-appoints-chris-shayan-as-their-new-head-of-artificial-intelligence/

Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications company, has proudly unveiled a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways and Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing. As Qatar Airways’ chosen partner, Ooredoo will develop a cutting-edge hybrid multi-cloud environment, paving the way for next-generation applications that will bolster the airline’s customer experience and business performance. This partnership with Nutanix will leverage the Nutanix Cloud Platform, which provides a consistent cloud operating model with a single platform for running applications and managing data across data centres, edges, and public clouds. It allows businesses to break down silos and simplify operations across various environments, ensuring greater … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ooredoo-partners-with-nutanix-on-cloud-innovation-to-propel-qatar-airways-to-new-heights/

Unified CNAPP will provide comprehensive protection across infrastructure, workloads, identities and data for rapidly growing cloud security customer base. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tenable-to-acquire-eureka-security-to-add-data-security-management-to-its-cloud-security-platform/

AEMACO’s innovative unified platform solution helped Servhub’s facility reduce energy consumption significantly, lower maintenance costs and increase equipment lifespan. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/aemaco-enables-servhub-to-achieve-20-energy-savings-with-its-innovative-solutions/

PwC Middle East is proud to announce the addition of 92 new partners to its partnership for the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/pwc-middle-east-welcomes-92-new-partners-to-its-offices-in-the-region/

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games gets underway on July 26 this year. Securing the IT architecture of the Olympic Games is no easy matter. It is complex, built on a cloud-native approach with several hundred interconnected applications. In terms of volume, billions of items of data will be transiting via the websites and applications. All the more exposed to attackers. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/olympics-will-increase-exposure-to-cyberthreats/

The report found that despite lingering concerns about AI resulting in job losses, professionals have recognized that there are significant opportunities for those with AI aptitude to fill in key roles. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsofts-2024-work-trend-index-report-showcases-increased-appetite-for-ai-at-work/

Although they help detect violations and ensure road safety, this unintended glare also poses risks to drivers and residents. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/fighting-glare-addressing-urban-light-pollution-from-traffic-cameras/