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CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Sue Azari, eCommerce Industry Lead at AppsFlyer, in an effort to better understand the user behaviour driving change with the eCommerce mobile app space, why businesses see more long-term value with iOS users compared to Android, the factors driving the return of paid marketing campaigns – and how businesses can achieve the customer loyalty they want through a seamless CX. Sue Azari is an e-Commerce industry lead at AppsFlyer. AppsFlyer is one of the world’s leading players in mobile attribution and analytics, and its platform has been specifically engineered to help marketeers make better … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/shopping-apps-see-a-much-higher-lifetime-value-in-return-app-spend-in-ios-users-sue-azari-appsflyer/

Partnership includes set-up of programs such as Google Cloud’s Gen AI Startup School. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-ai-campus-and-google-cloud-announce-collaboration/

Latest Veeam update broadens platform support including Nutanix Prism integration, Proxmox VE support, MongoDB and broader cloud support while giving customers the freedom to move to new platforms safely and securely. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/new-veeam-data-platform-brings-data-resilience-to-more-applications/

Huawei will continue to push the boundaries of health and fitness science to help improve the quality of life of its users. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-announces-huawei-trusense-system-that-will-power-upcoming-wearables/

New sovereign SASE offering and intelligent Generative AI integration showcase company’s commitment to SASE innovation. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/fortinet-delivers-new-enhancements-to-its-unified-sase-solution/

Equinix Fabric® Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect on AWS Marketplace provides low-cost, quick-to-deploy connections for multicloud workloads. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/equinix-enhances-multicloud-networking-with-aws/

The new brand identity reflects PROVEN Arabia’s dedication to establishing new standards in quality and innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions and services to customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/proven-arabia-opens-new-office-in-riyadh/

New solutions — TruRisk Mitigate and Isolate — compliment patch management helping customers reduce security risk while lowering operational risk with extensive coverage for recent CISA KEV. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualys-expands-trurisk-eliminate-platform/

The Innovation Race Survey reveals businesses are focused on mitigating threats at the risk of innovation and AI driven initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/innovation-hampered-by-risk-management-pure-storage-report-finds/

The next-generation S300 Pro Surveillance HDDs deliver enhanced performance, reliability and power efficiency. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/toshiba-unveils-next-generation-video-surveillance-systems/

The new Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points, unveiled at HPE Discover Dubai, provide comprehensive, AI-ready, and secure high-performance user and IoT connectivity for capturing and routing data for AI training and inferencing. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hpe-aruba-networking-redefines-secure-ai-in-the-mena-region/

Kaspersky detects 23% increase in attacks targeting vulnerable Windows drivers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kaspersky-detects-23-increase-in-attacks-targeting-vulnerable-windows-drivers/

Avaya, a global leader in Enterprise CX, today announced that it has appointed Cameron Thomson as Group Vice President for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) theatre, including Turkey and Pakistan. Based in the United Kingdom, Thomson joins Avaya off the back of extensive success in regional CX leadership at Alvaria and that company’s previous incarnation, Aspect Software. With extensive knowledge of the theatre and segment of the market, Thomson will enable local teams as they closely support their customers and partners to drive business growth through delivering outstanding customer and employee experiences. “This theatre is full of potential, … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/avaya-appoints-cameron-thomson-to-lead-emea-theatre/

Cybercriminals need less than a week after a critical vulnerability is disclosed to develop and post experimental exploits on the dark web, ready for use in attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/companies-only-have-six-days-to-install-updates-before-cybercriminals-strike/

Under Mr. Al Barghouthi’s leadership, Smart Vision aims to strengthen its market position and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving IT sector. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/smart-vision-appoints-omar-al-barghouthi-as-its-new-ceo/

One Call Super App is all set to revolutionise Google’s ‘Near Me’ Economy in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/one-call-super-app-is-all-set-to-revolutionise-googles-near-me-economy-in-dubai-uae/

Powered by the new Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors, the all-new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are designed to deliver incredible performance that helps accelerate innovation, solve problems faster and drive business impact. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-launches-new-surface-devices-to-accelerate-innovation/

Veeam ranked #1 in the 2024 Gartner® Market Share Analysis for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Report. https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/veeam-ranked-1-for-enterprise-backup-and-recovery-software/

Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces first managed data center hosting service with direct liquid cooling for AI in the United Arab Emirates in partnership with Khazna Data Centers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hewlett-packard-enterprise-introduces-managed-data-center-hosting-service/

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Nikhil Nanda, Director at Innovations Group UAE, in an effort to learn more about some of the trends influencing change with the remote working space, how they leverage their bespoke services to find the right talent for organisations – and the factors behind their decision to pivot away from HR and Payroll services to focus more on recruitment. Nikhil Nanda is the Director at Innovations Group UAE. Innovations Group has been operating for almost two decades across the UAE, and during that time has firmly established itself as one of the … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/we-took-every-single-application-and-business-process-and-made-them-more-digitalised-nikhil-nanda-innovations-group-uae/

Companies developing methodology and open-source tools to tame complexities of complex language, empowering organizations to get and stay ahead of attackers. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sentinelone-and-intezer-team-up-to-simplify-reverse-engineering-of-rust-malware/

The upgraded Cloudera platform on Azure equips ADIB with extensive data analytics and management tools, supporting its vision of becoming a top data-driven company. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/adib-accelerates-its-cloud-adoption-strategy-to-enhance-customer-and-employee-experience/

Boom in eCommerce and digital payments spur demand for secure and efficient payment solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bkn301-group-responds-to-growing-demand-for-secure-payment-solutions-with-new-strategic-vision/

In collaboration with industry peers, Pure Storage commits to expanding the capabilities of high performance Ethernet for large-scale AI and HPC initiatives. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/pure-storage-embraces-next-generation-networking-for-ai/

Huawei’s global tablet shipments grew by 51% in Q2, latest report reveals. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-vaults-into-top-3-of-the-global-tablet-market/

New Dataiku LLM Registry fortifies LLM Mesh with added layer of governance to qualify, document, and frame LLM usage. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dataiku-broadens-llm-mesh-across-cloud-and-ai-player-ecosystem/

New research by Chainalysis, the blockchain data company, has shown that while the year to date (YTD) flow of crypto funds to legitimate services has reached their highest levels since 2021, aggregate illicit activity over the same period fell by an impressive 19.6%, dropping from US$20.9 billion to US$16.7 billion. “It is highly encouraging to see that criminal activity continues to become an ever-shrinking share of the crypto ecosystem. The growth of legitimate activity outpacing that of illicit activity on-chain demonstrates the continued transition of cryptocurrencies to the mainstream. Just as with traditional financial systems, it is unlikely that illicit … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/it-is-encouraging-to-see-criminal-activity-becoming-an-ever-shrinking-share-of-the-crypto-ecosystem-eric-jardine-chainalysis/

Nutanix has today announced that Sven Schoenaerts has been appointed as the new Senior Director, Channel Sales EMEA. In his new role, effective 01 August 2024, he will be responsible for Nutanix’ routes to market. All EMEA Regional Channel Sales Leaders will report to Sven. “Partners have been a cornerstone of the success of Nutanix, and will play an even more important role in helping customers achieve the benefits of hybrid and multicloud architectures,” commented Sven Schoenaerts. “I also look forward to building on my extensive work with Service Providers and Hyperscalers, as those routes-to-market take a more important role … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/nutanix-appoints-sven-schoenaerts-as-their-new-emea-channel-sales-leader/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Maryam Ahmed Hassani, co-founder and CEO of Zealous, is at the forefront of AI-native software development, and she explained how their mission is to democratise the technology in order to help people be able to capitalise on the opportunities provided by AI technology – and how Abu Dhabi can be a global launchpad for start-ups. Maryam Ahmed Hassani is committed to levelling the playing field in technology, enabling software developers and companies to launch products faster, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality software as they grow. Following her graduation from NYU Abu Dhabi with … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/our-mission-is-to-leverage-ai-to-help-people-maryam-ahmed-hassani-ceo-of-zealous/

Tenable names cloud security expert, Shai Morag, Chief Product Officer. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/tenable-names-cloud-security-expert-shai-morag-chief-product-officer/

The extended collaboration between Dell Technologies and Nutanix reflects our shared commitment to innovation, leveraging decades of combined expertise to deliver these new offerings. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dell-and-nutanix-streamline-hybrid-cloud-with-new-solutions/

Rick Vanover, Vice President of Product Strategy, Veeam, explores the potential and the processes organisations need to consider before powering their data resilience with AI. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/as-the-age-of-ai-beckons-its-time-to-get-serious-about-data-resilience/

Sectigo partners with Trinexia to enhance digital trust across Middle East and Africa regions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sectigo-partners-with-trinexia-to-enhance-digital-trust/

Mithil Ajmera, Co-Founder and COO of Sav, has penned a thought-leadership article, which highlights the top 10 ways money-management apps are redefining personal finance goal-setting. In today’s fast-paced world, managing personal finances can be a daunting task. Traditional banking methods often fail to provide the flexibility and real-time insights needed to keep up with modern financial demands. This is where money-management apps come in, bridging the gap between old-school banking and the need for instant, efficient financial oversight. They are essential tools that help users track expenses, save money, find deals, and ultimately, achieve their financial goals. One major reason … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/mobile-banking-is-expected-to-be-worth-1-82-billion-by-2026-mithil-ajmera-coo-of-sav/

G2, a leading peer-review platform for business solutions, empowers organisations to make informed decisions based on authentic customer feedback. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/eset-protect-receives-glowing-reviews/

According to a new strategy guide from the SANS Institute, “Navigating the Path to a State of Zero Trust in 2024,” businesses often stumble over key obstacles in their journey towards Zero Trust adoption. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sans-institutes-strategy-guide-reveals-key-challenges-in-zero-trust-implementation/

Updates across the Fortinet OT Security Platform include new ruggedized appliances, advanced secure networking and security operations capabilities, and expanded partnerships with leading OT vendors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/fortinet-enhances-the-industrys-most-comprehensive-ot-security-platform/

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bybit-and-dmcc-extend-successful-partnership-pioneering-growth-of-dubais-crypto-ecosystem/

Kaspersky has appointed Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies, a long-standing leader in Advanced IT and Communication Services in the region, as its distribution partner for the full Kaspersky consumer portfolio in Saudi Arabia. The agreement which was officiated this year means that Al-Falak is able to sell Kaspersky award-winning solutions, designed to ensure full protection against all cyber threats. These products include Kaspersky Standard, Kaspersky Plus and Kaspersky Premium. Alongside these products, the portfolio also includes tools such as the digital parenting assistant, Kaspersky Safe Kids, and Kaspersky Password Manager, designed to conveniently store sensitive data. In a region facing … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kaspersky-appoints-new-distributor-for-its-consumer-portfolio-in-ksa/

According to new research from the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), between January to mid-July, the CVE count rose by 30% from 17,114 in 2023 to 22,254 in 2024. The increase in CVEs reflects rising software complexity and the broader use of technology, necessitating advanced and dynamic vulnerability management strategies to mitigate evolving cybersecurity threats. A thorough analysis of the 22,254 reported vulnerabilities during the initial seven and a half months of 2024 (up until the research cut-off date of July 21, 2024) reveals that a precise subset of 0.91% (almost 1%) has been weaponized, and a very small fraction … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/qualys-research-shows-a-sharp-rise-of-30-in-cves-in-2024/

Arafat Yousef, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa at Aginode, believes that Fibre To The Office (FTTO) is a forward-looking substitute for traditional structured cabling that offers regional enterprises the benefits of Gigabit Ethernet, scalable digital workloads, software defined network management, and sustainable improvements in TCO, energy consumption and carbon footprint in an exclusive op-ed for tahawultech.com. Digital transformation, cloud and generative AI are driving the usage of high speed networks, data centres, storage, cloud computing and high performance compute. The more interconnections there are between cloud regions, Internet exchange points, continental cable landing points, devices and end users, the … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/fiber-to-the-office-is-the-ideal-solution-to-support-digital-transformation-arafat-yousef-aginode/

KROHNE, a global leader in measurement technology, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Expo City Dubai. This strategic move underlines KROHNE’s commitment to fostering innovation, supporting the UAE’s dynamic economy, and contributing to sustainable development in the region. The new office, located in the iconic Expo City Dubai, the latest business freezone in Dubai and entirely built around sustainability as a core purpose, is a testament to KROHNE’s dedication to enhancing its presence in the Middle East. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for advanced solution sales and customer-centric services, reinforcing KROHNE’s position … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/our-new-office-in-expo-city-allows-us-to-innovate-and-collaborate-on-sustainable-solutions-jay-gadhavi-krohne/

Rodolph Khoury, Managing Director – Dubai & Northern Emirates, Avaya, has written a thought leadership article in which he makes the case that only a holistic approach to CX will deliver real customer loyalty. Having a great product is no longer enough to guarantee loyalty and keep customers coming back. Even brands known for their loyal followings based on their great products, are seeing customers ‘switch sides’, or move to completely different brands. But there is one thing that can drive both loyalty and business growth – a holistic approach to outstanding customer experience. The level of competition is strong … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/only-a-holistic-approach-to-cx-will-drive-customer-loyalty-rodolph-khoury-avaya/

STADA acquires LEO Pharma existing FITO trademark in the GCC, North Africa, the Middle East and selected Asian Countries. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/stada-is-expanding-its-consumer-healthcare-business-in-the-mena-region/

Bashar Bashaireh, Managing Director & Head of Middle East and Türkiye at Cloudflare, discusses the need for a different type of cloud—one that delivers secure, performant, any-to-any connectivity. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/taking-back-it-and-security-control-connectivity-cloud/

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Ossama El Samadoni, General Manager, GBM Dubai, for the front cover of the July-August edition of the magazine, to learn more about the company’s unique approach to rethinking what is required to deliver seamless customer experiences in the new digital era, the challenges and opportunities presented by the advent of Gen AI in the CX space – and how their Customer Service Framework is enhancing operational efficiency and significantly reducing costs for the public sector organisations that implement it. Ossama El Samadoni is one of the most respected and revered technology thought leaders … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/you-have-to-build-an-engagement-framework-you-need-to-serve-customers-on-their-terms-not-yours-ossama-el-samadoni-gbm-dubai/

Trend Micro Incorporated, has announced new innovations in its enterprise platform and consumer cybersecurity products focused on protecting all environments from the rapidly growing threat of AI-based attacks and fraud. Trend research shows that cybercriminals are aggressively developing powerful AI-based hacking tools to exploit the growing use of AI in enterprises. These tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever, enabling criminals at any skill level to more easily launch attacks at scale that mislead victims for purposes of extortion, identity theft, fraud, or misinformation. In response to this growing threat, Trend Micro is introducing Deepfake Inspector which can help … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/trend-micro-unveil-new-innovations-designed-to-safeguard-enterprises-from-ai-based-deepfakes-cyberattacks/

Veritas Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions for the 19th Time. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/veritas-named-a-leader-in-the-2024-gartner-magic-quadrant/

The massive, worldwide outage of Windows computers caused by a bug in CrowdStrike software underscores a lesson we should all take to heart: You shouldn’t run critical network services (such as DNS and DHCP) on Windows Servers. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/lessons-from-the-global-windows-outage/

Jeff Stewart, VP of Product at SolarWinds, has penned an op-ed, which examines how IT leaders need to optimise observability by deciding whether to SaaS or, not to SaaS, and why the burning question no longer is based on whether organisations should adopt observability, but instead how to deploy it to best fit their needs. It’s hard to imagine that just a few years ago, observability was something of a nascent term in IT circles. Those in the know recognized its value but found it hard to convince those holding the purse strings of its necessity. Fast forward to today, … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/the-question-for-enterprises-today-isnt-whether-to-adopt-observability-but-how-to-deploy-it-jeff-stewart-solarwinds/

ServiceNow and Boomi, a leader in intelligent integration and automation, have announced a strategic commitment to jointly elevate customer experiences through AI‑powered self‑service with solutions including ServiceNow Technology Provider Service Management (TPSM). In addition, as a key customer of ServiceNow, Boomi will use ServiceNow App Engine to deliver streamlined customer support and improved self‑service. ServiceNow will also integrate Boomi’s next‑generation and industry‑leading Application Programming Interface (API) Management (APIM) capabilities with Automation Engine for complete visibility across a user’s API landscape and enhanced governance. Enterprises today struggle with time‑consuming manual processes and a patchwork of isolated systems, creating data silos, slowing down innovation, and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/servicenow-and-boomi-announce-plans-to-elevate-customer-experiences-through-ai-...

KROHNE, a global leader in industrial process instrumentation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Gadhavi as the new General Manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic appointment underscores KROHNE’s ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable innovation, strengthening partnerships, and upholding the family values that define the company’s culture. Jay Gadhavi brings a wealth of experience in the industrial measurement technology sector, having held several key leadership positions within KROHNE. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the MEA region, Gadhavi is well-equipped to drive KROHNE’s vision of delivering cutting-edge solutions that … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/krohne-appoints-jay-gadhavi-as-new-general-manager-for-middle-east-and-african/

Jonathan Marsh – Vice President, Strategy at WSO2 has penned an op-ed that takes a much closer look at Open Source, and he argues that despite its challenges, open source has never ever been more relevant than it is now. Independence. Freedom. Agility. These are common requirements for innovative businesses – the kind of businesses that thrive in economies such as those found today in the Middle East. Relatively young demographics mean large populations of digital natives demanding more and more digital experiences. To achieve this, regional businesses in industries from retail to banking to hospitality are looking for ways … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/despite-its-challenges-open-source-is-more-relevant-now-than-it-has-ever-been-jonathan-marsh-wso2/

VIGI Cloud VMS, hosted on AWS servers and maintained by the TP-Link team around the clock, ensures high availability and robust security. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/vigi-by-tp-link-introduces-its-free-cloud-based-video-management-system/

Sav Receives In-Principle Approval for Category 4 License in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sav-receives-in-principle-approval-for-category-4-license-in-the-uae/

New public cloud region in Riyadh is Oracle’s second cloud region in Saudi Arabia and part of Oracle’s US $1.5 billion investment to boost the country’s cloud capacity in line with Saudi Vision 2030. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oracle-opens-second-public-cloud-region-in-saudi-arabia/

Fred Lherault, Field CTO, EMEA Emerging at Pure Storage, has penned a thought leadership article that examines the continued evolution of storage management, and what best practices IT leaders need to implement in order to overcome the complexities they encounter. Storage management is quickly evolving. Driven by AI and digital transformation, data centres must handle massive data growth, unprecedented application agility requirements, spiralling complexity, plus skills shortages and soaring energy costs. It’s not so much a sea change as a perfect storm. But, that brings opportunities for improvement. Organisations can modernise their IT infrastructure and operations to take advantage of … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/pure-storage-cto-outlines-best-practices-to-deal-with-the-complexities-of-storage-management/

Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sophos-unveils-how-ransomware-groups-weaponise-stolen-data/

Organisations that are architecturally-ready and have strong sustainability planning found to correlate with AI optimism. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ifs-unveils-global-ai-optimism-rankings/

Aligned to the Bahrain Vision 2030, the roadshow brought together industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts to explore how innovative ICT solutions can revolutionize operations across vital sectors. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-unveils-ict-solutions-at-bahrain-commercial-roadshow/

Intelligent Demand (ID) is a data-led sales and marketing programme that leverages data insights and market intelligence to accelerate partner growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/westcon-comstors-programme-generates-768-million-for-partners/

New solution, Qualys TotalAI, enables holistic discovery and vulnerability assessment of AI workloads to detect data leaks, injection issues and model theft. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/qualys-announces-the-launch-of-qualys-totalai/

Cerabyte Secures Strategic Investment from Pure Storage to Enable Sustainable Immutable Data Storage Solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cerabyte-secures-strategic-investment-from-pure-storage/

SANS Institute, a leader in cybersecurity training and certification is returning to Saudi Arabia with SANS Riyadh Cyber Leaders August 2024 (August 18-22) at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sans-institute-to-host-sans-riyadh-cyber-leaders-august-2024/

Alain Sanchez, EMEA CISO, Fortinet, delves into the increasing interdependence of IT and business operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/how-cyber-risks-have-become-business-risks/