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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy highlights enhanced cybersecurity credentials at GITEX Technology Week 2019
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy today outlined how it is adapting and maintaining its world-class defense against evolving global cybersecurity threats. “Cyberattacks aimed at disrupting critical infrastructures are becoming more nuanced, advanced and difficult to spot. There can be no compromise when it comes to our defensive posture and we cannot afford any disruption […]

Enterprises estimate their financial damage from a cyberattack at $1.4m
Kaspersky unveiled results of its IT Economics survey at Gitex Technology Week 2019. The study shows that enterprises with an internal Security Operation Center (SOC) estimate their financial damage from a cyberattack at $675k, which is less than half the average impact cost for all enterprise-level organizations ($1.41m), a new survey from Kaspersky and B2B […]

Exceptional PD chargers from Anker gain popularity
Anker Innovations’ PD chargers that can be used to power a wide variety of different devices are gaining popularity as they are designed to deliver the fastest possible charging speed at the shortest time to any USB-C or Lightning devices that support Power Delivery. Faraz Mehdi, Regional Sales Head at Anker Innovations MEA said, “Anker’s world class innovations […]

Trend Micro Demonstrates the Art of Cybersecurity at GITEX Technology Week 2019
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced today it is showcasing “The Art of Cybersecurity” at GITEX Technology Week 2019, including how 400 million pieces of global security data can enable enterprise protection on the cloud. Cybersecurity is a major topic of discussion at GITEX, the leading […]

Tabuk University Launches the First Fortinet Network Security Academy in Saudi Arabia
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Tabuk University will be the first educational institution in Saudi Arabia to offer the Fortinet Network Security Academy (FNSA) program. The FNSA is designed to develop and train action-oriented cybersecurity experts to manage new and advanced threats on the horizon. The […]

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Canon Middle East announces the highly anticipated successor to the hugely popular EOS M100 – the Canon EOS M200. Upgrades to this mirrorless camera include the latest Canon DIGIC 8 processor, improved autofocus and the addition of 4K movie. Complete with a guided user interface, boundless creative functions and vertical movie shooting, it has never […]

Tally Solutions showcases its new product Crafted for Growth – TallyPrime at GITEX 2019
Tally Solutions, the leading international business management software provider, showcased TallyPrime, the company’ next generation business management software on the first day of the 39th GITEX Technology Week. The company showcased the latest offering at stall H5- 30 and will continue showcasing the new solution, as well as engaging with customers through one-on-one interactions and […]

Testing in the Extremes: How Ford’s Multiple Testing Facilities Push Vehicles to the Limit
Ford’s comprehensive lineup of testing facilities around the world puts vehicles through everything from the extreme, to the everyday, to ensure that only world-class vehicles roll off the production line. Across facilities in Thailand, India, Australia, the Middle East and China, Ford vehicles and components are ‘shaken, rattled and rolled’ in a variety of […]

du Presents Next Generation of Blockchain Innovations to Drive UAE’s Digital Transformation Ambitions
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is showcasing a trio of next generation blockchain solutions that are developed and delivered by du’s BPaas platform, at GITEX Technology Week 2019 in an effort to serve the UAE’s future challenges and opportunities. Presenting visitors a glimpse into how formative blockchain technologies can revolutionise the social and […]

Saudi Arabia strategic partner for GITEX represented by ‘Fasah’
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is participating in GITEX Technology Week 2019 as the strategic partner of the exhibition in its 39th edition, represented by the unified national system for all import and export activities (Fasah). The smart logistics platform is showcasing its latest technology, whereby visitors to the Fasah pavilion were introduced to the […]
Nesma Collaborates With Hytera for IoT-Enabled Mission Critical Communication Technologies
Nesma Telecom & Technology Co. Ltd. (Nesma), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based multinational conglomerate Nesma Holding, announced its plans to provide multi-mode advanced mission critical communication technologies of Hytera for public safety and smart city projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other GCC countries. Nesma has partnered with radio transceivers and radio systems […]

Alain Penel, Vice President Middle East at Fortinet shares his Insights on Today’s Cloud Infrastructures
The development of the cloud over the last 15 years is one of the most significant convergences of computing and communications technologies in history. It provides unprecedented agility and scalability for organisations, immediate access to information and transactions for individuals and has transformed our global economy similar to smartphones and IoT devices. It has also […]

Samsung Pay and Finablr Announce Cross-Border Payments Partnership
a global platform for payments, and Samsung Electronics America today introduced the Money Transfer feature in Samsung Pay. This new in-app international money transfer service, a first of its kind in the U.S., offers users seamless and secure cross-border payments to 47 countries through a variety of payout methods, all within Samsung’s native mobile wallet. […]

Huawei Upcoming Line Up of Products in Saudi Arabia Will Deliver an Inspired, Intelligent Experience for a Smart Life
Smart devices have become important portals that provide users with intelligent experiences. In the advent of the all-scenario intelligent era, consumers are anticipating new, revolutionary experiences. In the “all-connected” age, Huawei is currently the only vendor that has the ability to provide an all-scenario experience. In addition, Huawei has an integrated set of capabilities across […]

du Showcases the Future of Enterprise Drone Solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2019
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has today announced a partnership with Exponent Technology Solutions to deliver bespoke Drones as a Service (DaaS) and Drone Traffic Control Centre solutions to match the emerging need for Drone Powered Business Solutions (DPBS) across the United Arab Emirates’ various industries. As the country’s sectors work towards the […]

Palo Alto Networks introduces Demisto v5.0
Palo Alto Networks has announced new enhancements to its comprehensive Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform, Demisto. Demisto v5.0 enables security analysts to tailor the way they visualise incident and indicator flows, allowing security teams to better manage and automate incident response. Key updates to Demisto v5.0 include: Reimagined User Interface Brand new UI […]

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01 Formula E Car Races into GITEX’s SAP Stand
The Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01, one of the latest additions to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship line-up, marks its Middle East debut racing into GITEX this week. The brand-new all-electric replica racing car will be on display for all to see at global technology company SAP’s customer experience showcase. Middle East and […]

Ericsson’s opening press conference
With 5G technology becoming a reality, consumers have set high expectations on 5G and so did the enterprises. Operators are hence looking to provide a premium end user experience while pursuing new business opportunities. Ericsson as a technology leader in 5G can help operators leverage this new platform by showcasing how this technology will unleash […]
Supertech Group To Deploy Infor LN Within 6 Months
Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, has announced that Jebel Ali, Dubai-based Supertech Group has chosen Infor LN enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to help transform its sales, engineering, distribution and after-sales support operations. The six month implementation, for 80 users across its operations in the Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Qatar […]

ANKER MEA introduces new products at GITEX 2019
Anker Innovations’ will be showcasing their new products at Gitex 2019 in Sheikh Maktoum Hall at Booth SM B1 from the 6th to the 10th of October 2019. Faraz Mehdi, Regional Sales Head at Anker Innovations MEA said, “We are delighted to be at this year’s GITEX with a strong representation from our core brands […]

PUBG MOBILE Announces Partnership With AMC’s The Walking Dead?
Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation announced with AMC today an exciting crossover collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and The Walking Dead. Beginning October 1 and into early 2020, players will have a chance to traverse the battlefield as familiar heroes or an iconic villain. Limited edition in-game items such as character skins, weapons and a vehicle […]

Trend Micro Report Reveals 265% Growth In Fileless Events
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today published its roundup report for the first half of 2019, revealing a surge in fileless attacks designed to disguise malicious activity. Detections of this threat alone were up 265% compared to the first half of 2018. In Middle East and North […]
