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Reseller ME January 2025
WITH A CAREER SPANNING OVER 25 YEARS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA’S DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SECTOR, ASIF KHAN HAS EMERGED …
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi government launches digital strategy 2025-2027 Abu Dhabi to be the world’s first fully AI-native government across all digital services by 2027.
EVAD
EVAD’s strategic mastery enhances customer support for global impact and long-term growth. Under the leadership of Abdullah A. Qaisi, CEO and General Manager of EVAD, the brand is redefining industry standards with innovative customer support strategies.
Raqmiyat Manpower LLC
Raqmiyat Manpower LLC is transitioning from IT staffing to comprehensive talent management solutions across various industries, addressing evolving market demands and capitalizing on growth opportunities.
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 23634SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage in effort to help enterprises achieve ROI at scale
0 59Lenovo has expanded Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage™ with new advisory and implementation services, industry solutions and hybrid AI platforms that …
Opinion: Telecom Operators need a talent strategy to develop solution visionaries
0 44Ramzi Khoury, partner, Amar Akli and Omar Nowaihed, principals, with Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network, have co-authored …
Honor of Kings levels up with game-changing update
0 66Honor of Kings Plus redefines MOBA gameplay with Flowborn hero, player-centric features, and global inclusivity. Honor of Kings, the world’s …
Drone deliveries to see trial use in Abu Dhabi
0 125Ultimately, Abu Dhabi aims to rely more heavily on drone-based deliveries in its wider logistics set-ups.
Nokia and Verizon secure deal to provide 5G to UK FTZ
0 70The private 5G networks will play a direct role in reviving the local economy by providing job training and reskilling initiatives.
China responds to Taiwan’s tech blockade
0 115The US and other allies are also taking stronger measures to block Chinese companies’ access to advanced chipmaking equipment and AI chips.
Zebra unveils next-gen enterprise tools to futureproof frontline performance
0 72From AI-powered productivity tools to real-time asset tracking, Zebra’s Innovation Day in the Middle East offers a glimpse into the …
Transforming printing industry: Embracing sustainability for innovation and growth
0 148The printing industry is at a turning point. As businesses and consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, we can no longer …
Cloud misconfigurations expose critical data and secrets, says Tenable
0 879% of publicly exposed cloud storage hold sensitive data, 97% classified as restricted or confidential Dubai — Tenable, the exposure …
T-Mobile locks in launch window for U.S. satellite
0 10075 per cent of the phones used by T-Mobile customers will work on the satellite service.
AVEVA on the right track as they publish the findings of their 2024 Sustainability Report
0 106AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, has launched its 2024 Sustainability Report. Alongside a substantial update on progress against …
“AI is only as good as the infrastructure and data behind it.” Antonio Neri, CEO of HPE
0 112HPE has announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the entire AI lifecycle …
Dubai’s Omining unveils first African site in Kenya’s Special Economic Zone
0 100The DMCC-registered firm brings operational capacity and long-term planning to East Africa Dubai — Omining, the crypto infrastructure company based …
Salesforce solves big AI Agent issues with Agentforce 3
0 130New Agentforce Command Centre provides a complete observability solution for optimising AI agents — enabling leaders to manage, track, and scale how AI agent activity enhances human productivity.
Gemini AI to be integrated in Verizon’s app
0 131Verizon employed Google’s Gemini models to create the app and upgraded customer service programme.
Tesla robotaxis draw concerns from U.S. regulators
0 129Videos posted online seem to show instances where the vehicles, which had a safety driver in the passenger seat, drive erratically.
U.S. on alert for Iranian cyberattacks
0 164Hackers linked with Iran have reportedly been scanning the internet for vulnerable software and have been talking openly about retaliating against US organisations.
PROVEN Reality introduces the GCC region to new VR Lab Service
0 105PROVEN Reality will provide organisations with an end-to-end service that will design, build, and operate a customized VR lab for training and education.
Protect your login credentials with these tips from Kaspersky
0 169In light of a recent data breach reported by Cybernews, that saw 16 billion records exposed Kaspersky has weighed in.
Versa and OPSWAT aim to SASE device security
0 126OPSWAT MetaDefender SDK Extends Versa’s SASE Endpoint Capabilities for Zero Trust Enforcement to Reduce Attack Surface Risk.Singtel and Lenovo team up to improve IoT applications
0 129The deal with Lenovo Connect gives OEMs a single, unified platform to support their overseas expansion.
NVIDIA architecture helps accelerate Giga Computing solutions
0 132Powering the Next Generation of AI: Giga Computing offers Rack-Scale Solutions Accelerated by NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture
Meta considered alternative deal prior to staking Scale AI
0 157Talks with Perplexity AI further highlight Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s effort to scale the company’s AI capabilities through deals and recruiting new employees.
Small fleet of Tesla Robotaxi launches in Texas
0 188The rise of self-driving cars and ride-hailing services on US roads has been met with some scepticism over their safety.
Don’t take any ‘shortcuts’ – Positive Technologies find critical vulnerability in macOS application
0 367PT SWARM expert Egor Filatov found a critical vulnerability in Shortcuts, a built-in macOS app that streamlines device management by automating …Apple seeks to avoid fines over App Store practices
0 169If the EU watchdog finds that Apple remains non-compliant, penalties could reach up to 5 per cent of its average daily global revenue.
F5 and NVIDIA to meet the needs of accelerated computing and AI
0 180Sesterce validation highlights collaborative innovation between F5 and NVIDIA to help customers embrace the value of AI-first application delivery.
American based insurance giant suffers cyber breach
0 201Aflac is the biggest victim yet in the ongoing digital assault on US insurance companies.
Fortinet upgrades CNAPP, expands solution availability via AWS Marketplace
0 205New Lacework FortiCNAPP innovations and expanded solution availability in AWS Marketplace accelerate full application life-cycle protection, threat detection, and response. …