F5 is set to expand its global network presence with a new point of presence (PoP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Scheduled to launch in early 2024, the PoP is part of a purpose-built cloud-native platform that connects and secures distributed applications in multi-cloud and edge environments. “Apps deployedRead More…

Crypto wallet company Backpack has announced the launch of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange. Trek Labs, which will launch under the name Backpack Exchange, has officially been issued the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license for Exchange Services from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which supervises and regulates all virtual assetRead More…

Proofpoint has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tessian, a leader in the use of advanced AI to automatically detect and guard against both accidental data loss and evolving email threats. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2023 to early 2024. With the acquisition ofRead More…

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, announces a strategic partnership with US-based Veeam Solutions (Veeam) providing organisations with resiliency through data security, data recovery, and data freedom for their hybrid cloud. The two companies are set to bring Veeam-powered solutions to market and to build reliable, enterprise-gradeRead More…

SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding the aircraft. Frankfurt is the first airport in Europe to offer biometric touchpoints to all airline passengers, enabling streamlined, frictionless passage throughout the airport. Using SITA’s Smart Path biometricRead More…

Trend Micro Incorporated has launched Trend Vision One platform marking a significant leap forward in enterprise cybersecurity, encompassing robust attack surface risk management, cross-layer protection across hybrid environments, and cutting-edge extended detection and response (XDR), now amplified by powerful generative AI technology. The platform’s advanced XDR and AI capabilities includeRead More…

Veeam Software has announced a strategic partnership with Sophos. Through the partnership, Veeam Data Platform will integrate with Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), adding a critical layer of human-led threat detection and response to advance the security of business-critical backups against ransomware attackers who attempt to manipulate, delete or change theRead More…

Dubai based AZCOM IT Distribution has announced a new partnership with Seceon, a leading provider of comprehensive protection, detection and response platform. Seceon enables CIO’s, CISO’s, MSP’s, MSSP’s to reduce their cyber threat risks and their security stack complexity while greatly improving their ability to detect and block threats andRead More…