A recent Gartner poll of more than 1,800 executive leaders, revealed that 55% of organizations have an AI board. The poll also indicated 54% of organizations have a head of AI or an AI leader that orchestrates activities.Read More…
Bitdefender has expanded its collaboration with Arrow Electronics to deliver a broader range of powerful threat prevention, detection and response solutions to managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers. Through the extended cooperation Arrow will shift to a subscription-based model with Bitdefender, offering Bitdefender’s full MSP product portfolio on aRead More…
Global technology provider and specialist distributor Westcon-Comstor has announced it has joined forces with Extreme Networks to help transform spectators’ sports and event experiences by driving adoption of Extreme solutions across stadiums and venues throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Westcon-Comstor is now the first distributor in the EMEARead More…
OutSystems has announced that the OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) has achieved SOC 2 attestation, a requirement of organizations deploying mission-critical systems and applications that manage sensitive personal data. Baker Tilly, a global professional services network, evaluated and attested to OutSystems adherence to the SOC 2 security, privacy and availability framework, which ensures theRead More…
A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has found that CEOs believe remaining competitive in the age of AI demands taking significant risk. 68% of Middle East CEOs surveyed agreed that the potential productivity gains from automation are so great they must accept significant risk to stayRead More…
Generative AI (GenAI) and AI will significantly transform industries in the future, according to UAE (95%) and KSA (100%) respondents to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. The research suggests that while there is broad optimism for AI and GenAI, the extent to which organisations are prepared for the rapidRead More…
du has announced a strategic partnership agreement with DIFC Innovation Hub to launch the ‘du Business Entrepreneurship Programme’, designed to provide substantial support to entrepreneurs and start-ups, focusing on cutting-edge programmes and initiatives that encourage innovation within the UAE’s business ecosystem. Anchored within the DIFC Innovation Hub at ‘Innovation One’,Read More…
Netskope has published new global research that finds that shifts in the cyber threats landscape have changed the way today’s Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) evaluate their business’ risk appetite. Specifically, 92% of CISOs report that these changes are creating tensions with their CEO and other members of the C-suite,Read More…
NetApp has announced that Spot by NetApp has achieved the FinOps Certified Platform certification from the FinOps Foundation, validating the platform’s ability to provide the depth and breadth of capabilities organisations need to practice sound cloud financial management. Also, Spot by NetApp has expanded its certified platform with the generalRead More…
Epicor has announced it has acquired KYKLO, a provider of Product Information Management (PIM) and content-driven lead generation solutions to drive sales for manufacturers and distributors. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition accelerates the delivery of Epicor’s AI-driven cognitive ERP vision to transform traditional ERP from a system of record toRead More…
By Bob Hansmann, Sr. Product Marketing Manager – Security at Infoblox In the relentless battle against cyber threats, Security Operations Centres (SOCs) find themselves grappling with a multitude of challenges. According to the SANS 2023 SOC Survey, a staggering 60% of SOC analysts report increasing workloads, with 65% considering aRead More…
HSBC has announced the launch of WorldTrader in the UAE, a digital trading platform providing customers with access to a wide range of investments internationally. WorldTrader will give HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) customers access to up to 80 per cent of global stock market capitalisation to trade equities,Read More…
