The Global Blockchain Show was pleased to announce Global Market of Artification (GMA) as its diamond sponsor at the recent two-day conference held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai. Artworks by renowned masters like Rubens and Rembrandt were featured at the event. With the inclusion of GMA,...
Positive Technologies is all set to participate in the upcoming GISEC Global 2024, which is one of the largest information security exhibitions in the Middle East. The event will be held in Dubai from April 23 to 25. The representatives from Positive Technologies will showcase their...
CommScope launched a new suite of RUCKUS Networks solutions specifically designed for the hospitality industry. This suite aims to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and brand loyalty across hospitality brands and locations. It provides the latest AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 solutions that offer high-performance services and simplifies technology...
ASIS International announced the launch of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard that is dedicated to security risk assessments. The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to change how organisations evaluate and manage security risks. Developed by a team of experienced...
Microsoft is making a significant investment of UDS$1.5 billion in a technology firm based in the United Arab Emirates, which operates under the oversight of the UAE's influential national security adviser. The investment was announced on Tuesday 16 April by Microsoft and the technology holding company...
Ipsotek announced a significant advancement in its core Artificial Intelligence Video Analytics (AIVA) engine. This groundbreaking development empowers users of the VISuite platform to search and identify objects within videos using Natural Language Search (NLS). VISuite AI, also known as Eviden Computer Vision platform software stack, provides...
VAP Group announced the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show scheduled to take place on April 16 and 17, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The Global AI Show hosts international and regional thought leaders in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space, while...
VIVOTEK partnered with ASI Corp to distribute its products in the US and Canada. Albert Lin, VIVOTEK USA general manager said: “AS VIVOTEK continues to grow, we need a distribution partner with significant reach and deep rooted knowledge of the North American marketplace to help us...
A new concept of a nuclear-powered hotel dubbed the 'Skytanic' resort, is in the works and was advertised through a CGI video mockup. In the video, it was shown how the plane-cruise hybrid would attempt to carry 5,000 passengers as well as stay in the air...
March Networks launched a new video solution called March Networks CloudSight. This cloud-based service is designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and quick-service restaurants (QSRs). March Networks CloudSight provides a seamless direct camera-to-cloud video experience and is fully integrated with Searchlight Cloud, the company's AI-based...
Nozomi Networks launched a new Vantage region in the United Arab Emirates, expanding its global cloud footprint. This move is part of Nozomi Networks' ongoing commitment to the UAE and the Middle East. Nozomi Vantage is a cloud-based cybersecurity management platform that offers unified OT/IoT security...
The Dubai Police have announced the locations where the Eid Al Fitr cannons will be placed to mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr. The locations of the Eid cannons are: - Nad Al Shiba Area - Eid Musallah - Grand Zaabeel Mosque - Za'abeel 1 - Umm Suqeim...
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new partnership with the United Nations Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) to address global challenges related to climate change. The UAE has committed to providing an annual contribution of USD$600,000 for two years, totalling USD$1.2 million. This contribution demonstrates the UAE's...
SystemHouse Solutions announced its participation in The Security Event 2024, which is taking place from April 30th to May 2nd at the NEC in Birmingham. This event is expected to be exceptional, with a record number of exhibitors showcasing their advanced security solutions. SystemHouse Solutions is introducing...
3DX-Ray will introduce its new smaller ThreatScan AS2 flat panel at this year’s Milipol Asia Pacific. 3DX-RAY LTD, CEO, Vincent Deery said of the launch: "This will be the first introduction of our new ThreatScan AS2 flat panel to the important Asia-Pacific market, and there is no...
Concentric AI has partnered with TRINEXIA, to provide advanced data security solutions to the rapidly growing markets of the Middle East and India. The Data Risk Report from Concentric AI indicated that 83% of the most at-risk data is overshared, and according to IBM's Cost of...
AhnLab Inc. announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabian Information Technology Company (SITE) to establish a joint venture (JV). SITE is a security and cloud service national enterprise that is fully funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The new JV...
The National Cyber Security Agency has issued a warning to the public against phishing calls through a social media post. The agency cautioned individuals that in these calls, they may be promised financial rewards in exchange for downloading an application and sharing a displayed number. This can...
barox Kommunikation AG, has partnered with AlJammaz Technologies, the leading technology value-added distributor in Saudi, the GCC, and the Middle East. AlJammaz Technologies is a distributor of various technology products, solutions, and services, serving a broad spectrum of vertical markets, including financial, industrial, education, telecom,...
Positive Technologies has conducted comprehensive research into the activities of APT groups targeting organizations in the Middle East. The experts have found that 88% of the groups under review were attacking Saudi Arabia, and the five most attacked sectors were government agencies, manufacturing, telecommunications, the military-industrial...
ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions has recently become a Technology Partner of Rockwell Automation's PartnerNetwork™. This partnership allows customers to easily find complementary products that can help them address their application challenges. ARIA's AZT PROTECT™ is an advanced solution that protects operational technology (OT) environments. This solution extends and...
HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, visited the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait. The Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Acting Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt...
We are delighted to welcome SAFE – the National Security Services Company – as an official sponsor of the upcoming Security Middle East Conference in Riyadh. Established in 2019 and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), SAFE has been a transformative force in the...
Foundry and IDC Middle East announced the launch of the first edition of the CSO30 Awards in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar. The CSO30 Awards is part of a global awards program aligned with Foundry’s and IDC’s commitment to the region. The awards ceremony will be held...
ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company, has published a report on "Next-gen DPI for ZTNA: Advanced traffic detection for real-time identity and context awareness". The report is based on a survey of 55 leading ZTNA vendors and reveals that 90.7% of zero trust network access (ZTNA)...
According to a report by Frost & Sullivan, regulation is the strongest factor in cybersecurity growth. The report offers insights into the current conditions of the cybersecurity industry in the region. The report highlights the exponential growth of the region's cybersecurity landscape. The GCC cybersecurity industry...
Qualys, Inc. has announced that it has received cloud service provider (CSP) certification from the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). Qualys is a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions. The certification confirms that Qualys' cloud services meet the CSP Security Standard requirements set...
During Ramadan, hundreds of accidents and fatalities occur due to increased traffic. To raise awareness and protect UAE road users, Tokio Marine and RoadSafetyUAE analysed their 2023 Ramadan motor insurance claims data. The findings show that Ramadan poses unique challenges for traffic participants, and motorists must be...
Panzura LLC announced their global file management system, Panzura CloudFS, as a "DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-site File Collaboration Solution" in the 2024-25 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Multi-site File Collaboration Solutions report. This recognition comes from the Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG), a leading analyst firm,...
Costar Technologies announced its successful acquisition by IDIS, which promises to bring enhanced product offerings, greater financial stability, and an expanded global footprint to better serve customers. Scott Switzer, Chief Executive Officer of Costar Technologies said: "By uniting with IDIS, we are embracing a 'Better Together'...
IDIS announced its new vandal-resistant and waterproof 2MP Video Intercom, which protects against extreme weather and pollution. The DC-I6212WRX is the first NEMA 4X, IK10, and IP66-rated product of its kind offered by any video surveillance vendor. The product is settled in a toughened casing with two...
VAST Data unveiled a new AI cloud architecture designed to deliver enhanced performance, quality of service, zero-trust security and efficiency for the AI factory. Building on NVIDIA BlueField-3 data processing unit (DPU) technology, VAST Data’s parallel system architecture makes it possible to disaggregate the entirety of...
Axis Communications has announced its AXIS W120 Body Worn Camera, made for law enforcement and the security sector. With built-in LTE/4G, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®, for direct streaming via AXIS Body Worn Live, the product also includes location tracking and on-demand streaming so that wearers know someone...
According to data by Stocklytics.com, the annual cost of cybercrime is set to rise to an eyewatering figure by 2028. As we have already seen a prediction that cybercrime costs will cost an average of one trillion more than last year, and it’s expected to further...
Intersec officially launched the Intersec Police Summit as part of the exhibition’s 2025 lineup. The Intersec Police Summit will take place from 14-16 January 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre which will include a conference, innovation zone, awards and live demonstrations. The summit is set to...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) revealed its 2024 honouree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. The list of 100 women in the security industry honours those who have outstanding accomplishments and success stories within the security industry. As we have recently celebrated...
The start of this decade has brought about significant challenges, including a pandemic, economic collapse, a shift towards digitalisation and reliance on the internet, political conflicts around the world, social unrest, disruptive technologies, and a surge in cyber-attacks that pose a threat to the cyber...
Wearin', in partnership with France's General Directorate of the National Gendarmerie, has developed a connected tactical vest that uses AI for its abnormal-situation detection system. Wearin' Brain is manually triggered by an SOS button or automatically detects an abnormal situation and transmits the personnel's geolocation to...
Wavestore’s EcoStore™ is set on reducing the environmental impact and costs of video surveillance systems. EcoStore saves organisations 80 per cent on hard drive energy costs through its intelligent design, which spins down drives not currently engaged in read or write operations, significantly extending their operational...
Messe Frankfurt Middle East officially launched the 2025 edition of the Intersec exhibition in response to the high demand from exhibitors and visitors following a record-breaking event in January this year. Returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in 2025, Intersec is set to be...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions shared insights from its recent study, the "True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study – Europe, The Middle East, and Africa", conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study disclosed that compliance costs surged for 98% of financial institutions (FIs) in 2023, reaching USD$85 billion...
Matrix recently introduced the Matrix All Color Cameras, a camera that provides vivid coloured images in low-light conditions. The launch of the Matrix All Color Series IP Cameras in Turret Enclosures reflects a strategic move by Matrix to broaden its product portfolio while upholding the brand's...
Dell Technologies announced plans to open a new merge and logistics fulfilment centre in Saudi Arabia. This investment commemorates Dell’s regional headquarters license to operate in Saudi Arabia and the company’s commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological advancement. The new centre will...
Group-IB released a comprehensive overview of the cyber threat landscape in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) which found a startling surge in ransomware and leaks. The Hi-Tech Crime Trends report covered the years 2023/2024 and provides a thorough analysis of how cybersecurity challenges in the...
Genetec Inc. announced Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade, unified solution. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Christian Morin, Vice President of Product Engineering and CSO, Genetec Inc. said: "The physical...
Orisec, a designer of Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm products, launched a comprehensive range of black intruder detection and control equipment, including keypads, shock sensors, magnetic contacts and motion detectors, as well as speakers and sounders. The Black collection is a new addition to...
Decision Sciences International Corporation has developed a unique technology capable of determining the atomic number and bulk density of materials by analysing the trajectories of charged particles. The company offer a commercial vehicle and cargo screening solution called Discovery®, based on over 14 years of R&D...
Allied Telesis has introduced its x530-28GSX full fiber switch, bringing flexibility and network optimization to the company’s x530 Series of multi-Gigabit switches. The x530-28GSX switch is a 24-port 100/1000X SFP stackable switch with 4 SFP+ ports and 2 fixed power supplies. It can aggregate a 24x1...
The International Data Corporation (IDC) hosted more than 1,000 of the region's IT leaders for its 17th annual IDC Middle East CIO Summit. Taking place at the Grand Hyatt Dubai on February 21-22, the event served as a dynamic platform for senior business executives, IT professionals, leading...
Dell Technologies is set to introduce the broadest portfolio of commercial AI laptops and mobile workstations designed to bolster productivity in an AI era. Regarding the new step towards enhancing organizational and individual workstations, Patrick Moorhead, founder and CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy said: “The...