NetApp has announced updates to its portfolio of enterprise storage offerings including new NetApp AFF A-Series and AFF C-Series systems with mid-range, all-flash, unified data storage at price points for businesses of any size and updates to NetApp StorageGRID, driving improved density and performance for object storage. Today’s dynamic enterprisesRead More…
Veeam Software has announced major updates to Veeam Data Cloud Vault, a fully-managed, secure, and cloud-based storage service that leverages the power of Microsoft Azure and simplifies storing backups of mission critical data and applications offsite for unmatched business resilience. This new release, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, introduces two new editions withRead More…
ESET Research has released its latest APT Activity Report, which highlights activities of select advanced persistent threat (APT) groups that were documented by ESET researchers from April 2024 until the end of September 2024. ESET observed a notable expansion in targeting by China-aligned MirrorFace. Typically focused on Japanese entities, itRead More…
PowerDMARC, a provider of robust email authentication and anti-spoofing solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with KUWAITNET, which will serve as a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for PowerDMARC in Kuwait. This partnership marks a significant advancement in bringing state-of-the-art domain security solutions to the region, empowering businesses with advancedRead More…
By Rick Vanover, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Veeam With businesses managing increasingly complex data ecosystems, maintaining data integrity when moving data has never been more critical. However, ensuring data integrity has become more challenging, leaving organizations at risk of data loss and corruption. For businesses to truly embraceRead More…
Wavelynx Technologies has announced the launch of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, appointing Vishal Khullar, Director of Business Development, as head of the region. Wavelynx’s secure and interoperable access control solutions enable businesses to modernise their authentication technology at a pace that suits their needs. Wavelynx Technologies announcedRead More…
AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data center forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner, Inc. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centers will be operationally constrained by power availability by 2027. “TheRead More…
The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has announced partnerships with governments of the UAE and Bahrain to expand its efforts in industrial decarbonisation across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This is the ITA’s second region of focus, following the early success of its Brazil programme, announced in aRead More…
Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to sell a significant minority stake in Qlik to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). As part of the terms of the transaction, Thoma Bravo would remain the majority shareholder and would also make a new equity investment in the company.Read More…
Fortinet the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, recently released its annual 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report, highlighting the crucial role a cyber-aware workforce plays in managing and mitigating organisational risk. “Our latest research highlights key trends within the United Arab Emirates, showing significant progressRead More…
The SAS Forecasting Hackathon, held on November 4-5, 2024, and hosted by the University of Jeddah in collaboration with SAS. The event showcased exceptional student talent and innovation, with all three winning teams composed entirely of female students, highlighting the growing leadership of Saudi women in the fields of AI andRead More…
Ericsson and e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the collaborative exploration of 6G technology, its use cases and future network evolution. The MoU will serve as an early engagement for defining the next generation of future mobile network evolution andRead More…
