Middle East stories - Page 1

Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.

Disprz hits revenue milestone, outlines plans for GenAI expansion
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Disprz has surpassed INR ₹100 crore in annual recurring revenue, leveraging GenAI and focusing on Asia-Pacific expansion to boost enterprise skilling.

Digital Realty opens first carrier-neutral centre in Crete
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uc
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Digital Realty and Schneider Electric have launched the HER1 data centre in Heraklion, Crete, enhancing connectivity for Southern Europe with a carrier-neutral facility.

DaveAI secures funding to expand AI technology globally
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cx
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martech
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genai
DaveAI has raised new funds in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and SucSEED, aimed at enhancing its AI technology and global expansion.

HPE expands Aruba networking with enhanced deployment options
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its HPE Aruba Networking Central product, introducing new deployment options for enhanced data sovereignty and network reliability.

Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security
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leadership
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immigration
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evp
Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security, reflecting on his journey from South Africa to Executive Vice President, crediting teamwork for his success.

Sysdig appoints Gary Olson & Crendal Kear to executive team
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saas
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig has appointed Gary Olson as Chief Revenue Officer and Crendal Kear as Chief Business Officer amid a 337% rise in user adoption of its AI-driven security technology.

LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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email security
LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.

ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai
ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.

Eviden partners with Supermicro to enhance AI infrastructure
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saas
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digital transformation
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hpc
Eviden has partnered with Supermicro to enhance AI infrastructure across Europe, India, the Middle East, and South America, responding to rising demand.

Gallagher extends digital badge programme to APAC & IMEA
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iam
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ims global
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digital credentials
Gallagher Security has expanded its Digital Badge programme across the Asia Pacific and IMEA regions, recognising skills and achievements through verified credentials.

UK leads in diversifying mobile gaming ad spend markets
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
UK publishers are at the forefront of diversifying mobile gaming ad spend, outpacing competitors by strategically tapping into emerging global markets.

Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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financial institutions
Vespia has partnered with Mastercard to enhance merchant onboarding across multiple regions, aiming to streamline processes and cut onboarding times by up to 90%.

Airtel completes SEA-ME-WE 6 cable landing in Chennai
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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uc
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telco
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digital india
Bharti Airtel has completed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable landing in Chennai, enhancing connectivity between India, Singapore, and France.

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

Comstor strengthens Europe team with key leadership hires
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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comstor
Westcon-Comstor has strengthened its Comstor division by appointing Stéphane Reboud as Senior Vice President and Steven Heinsius as Vice President for EMEA.

Lenovo CIO Playbook highlights AI growth in EMEA region
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Lenovo's new CIO Playbook reveals a surge in AI spending across Europe and the Middle East, with AI expected to represent 20% of IT budgets by 2025.

Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.

Gallabox raises USD $3.5m to boost AI WhatsApp tools
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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saas
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edutech
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cx
Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.

Slowdown in employee pay raises forecasted for 2025
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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hcm
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inflation
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financial management
A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 61% of CFOs plan to increase employee pay in 2025, marking a notable decline from previous years.