Equinix has announced the launch of Equinix Fabric Cloud Router, a virtual routing service designed to enhance performance and cost-efficiency as businesses expand their multicloud architecture. In line with Equinix’s aim to simplify multicloud networking for customers, Equinix Fabric Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect is now available on the AWSRead More…

Check Point Software Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberint Technologies, a provider of External Risk Management solutions. This will significantly enhance Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings. Cyberint’s advanced capabilities will be integrated into the Check Point Infinity PlatformRead More…

By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritize backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement, compared to 15% in 2024, according to Gartner, Inc. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernized deployments, with the data these applications generate expected to be among the fastest-growing setsRead More…

Ooredoo, Qatar’s premier telecommunications operator and ICT provider, has announced that it has achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Azure Infrastructure. This achievement further solidifies Ooredoo’s position as a pioneer in cloud services with unwavering commitment to providing its customers with the latest and cutting-edge solutions. This accomplishment demonstratesRead More…

Eaton is expanding its presence in Egypt with the opening of a new office in Cairo. This move is part of Eaton’s strategic growth plan in the region’s commercial and industrial sectors, aimed at enhancing its ability to deliver advanced power management solutions across key industries, including oil and gas, utilities,Read More…

Qualys has unveiled TruRisk Eliminate, a comprehensive remediation solution that extends beyond patching to help organisations further reduce risk. It provides additional innovative remediation methods when patching isn’t feasible. This approach uses patchless patching, targeted isolation, and other mitigation strategies to ensure robust protection. Patch management is a core capabilityRead More…

Tech giant Apple has appointed Kevan Parekh as its chief financial officer, replacing Luca Maestri who will transition from the role on January 1, 2025. Maestri will continue to lead the Corporate Services teams, including information systems and technology, information security, and real estate and development, reporting to Apple CEORead More…

IBM has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the average cost of a data breach for businesses in the Middle East reached $8.74 (SAR 32.80 million) in 2024. This represents an increase of nearly 10% this year, from SAR 29.90 million in 2023. According to the organisationsRead More…

CoinMENA B.S.C., a leading crypto asset platform licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain and sister company CoinMENA FZE, licensed by the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), has announced a strategic partnership with Bitpanda Technology Solutions, the leading digital assets infrastructure provider. This collaboration aims to enhance trading efficiencyRead More…