Western Digital leverages numerous technology innovations – ePMR, OptiNAND, UltraSMR and more – to deliver predictable capacity growth in scalable, highly reliable products. Western Digital is now shipping its new 10-disk 24TB CMR HDD family for hyperscale, cloud and enterprise data center customers. Sampling since August, the new 28TB SMRRead More…

KASCO Group has used Avaya technology to create a connected environment that enables real-time communications between its global fleet of 16 vessels and its new headquarters in Dubai. The solution, based on Avaya unified communications technology, delivers seamless collaboration across the business and with outside organizations such as ports authoritiesRead More…

Huawei has announced it has brought connectivity to 90 million people in remote regions in nearly 80 countries following its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made as part of Huawei’s first progress report since it joined the Coalition last year. Dr.Read More…

Bashar Bashaireh, Managing Director for the Middle East & Turkey at Cloudflare, provides 5 tips to stay out of the phishing trap Email is the most exploited business application. It is the primary initial attack vector for cybersecurity incidents, and contains vast amounts of trade secrets, PII, financial data, and other sensitiveRead More…

Microsoft is reimagining cloud infrastructure to ensure optimisation across every layer of its hardware and software stack with over 100 news announcements unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2023. The advancements touch on multiple layers of an AI-forward strategy, from adoption to productivity to security, all designed to empower Microsoft customers, partners, and developersRead More…

Mindware has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Xebia, a renowned global IT consultancy and software development company, to accelerate digital transformation initiatives for enterprises across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This dynamic partnership marries Mindware’s unparalleled distribution prowess with Xebia’s trailblazing expertise in cloud services, AI, and managed services. This collaborationRead More…

Sophos has introduced several new solutions that advance critical defenses against active adversaries. Sophos exposes how these active adversaries are now carrying out ransomware “fast” attacks in mere hours in “The 2023 Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners”. The Sophos X-Ops report showcases the forensics of fast smash-and-grab ransomware attacks and theRead More…

As the UAE prepares to host the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, SAP SE has announced a multiyear partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team starting in 2024. As an Official Team Partner, SAP is teaming up with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to accelerate operational efficiency and unlock new data insights to deliverRead More…

By Rafi Brenner, Vice President, Information Security, Fortinet. Cybercrime tactics such as phishing and social engineering, commonly used to infect critical systems with malware or ransomware, have reached epidemic levels. And there are no signs of it slowing down. According to Statista, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to increaseRead More…

Webex by Cisco  has announced new AI-powered capabilities in Webex Contact Center. These new capabilities aim to help improve agent well-being and productivity, resulting in exceptional customer experiences. Stress and burnout are common in the workplace, and even more so within contact center employees. In fact, a study found agentRead More…

Hamad International Airport has announced its collaboration with Cisco. This collaboration is based on a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Airways Group and Cisco. The partnership is set to explore synergies that align with Hamad International Airport’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies. The MoU also aims to developRead More…

OPSWAT has announced an expansion of its operations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This step is part of the company’s wider strategic initiatives to grow business in the METAP (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Pakistan) region. Ranked second on the ITU’s Global Cybersecurity Index, Saudi Arabia is acknowledged asRead More…