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Mindware announces strengthened partnership with Oracle through the Oracle Cloud Distribution Program in the MENA region

Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), has announced that it is one of the first Cloud Distributors to join Oracle’s Cloud Distribution Program. Mindware, with the support of Oracle, will focus on growing cloud consumption in the MENA region through its partner […]


Former U.S. secret service agent and convicted hacker reunite for the first time on the GISEC Global stage

Matt O’Neill and Hieu Minh Ngo share their unique story of redemption, as the pair seek to transform global understanding of evolving cybersecurity threats Dubai, UAE: A former United States Secret Service Agent and a Vietnamese former-hacker-turned-cybersecurity-specialist are set to reunite for the first time at GISEC Global 2024, Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity […]


Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth, according to report from Frost & Sullivan

Newly released report ahead of GISEC Global 2024 offers deep dive into current conditions of the region’s cybersecurity industry In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) actively repelled more than 50,000 cyberattacks daily, according to the UAE Cybersecurity Council. In the first three quarters of the same year, the country successfully prevented over 71 million […]


Nureva appoints Abcom Distribution to facilitate sales in Saudi Arabia

Nureva, an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, has announced the appointment of Abcom Distribution as its distributor to accelerate adoption of its revolutionary audio conferencing product line in Saudi Arabia. As a leading distributor of audiovisual and IT products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an extensive network and in-depth knowledge, Abcom will […]


Building a solid storage foundation to drive greater long-term business value

As organisations explore emerging technologies such as AI and IoT, it’s crucial that their storage strategy is aligned to enable them to fully embrace these new digital tools. Mohamed ElZomor, Senior Director – Storage Platform Solutions, CEEMETA at Dell Technologies, highlights how Dell is empowering organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to address […]


Why governments need partnerships to adopt latest technologies

To accelerate economic diversification, boost resilience, increase social cohesion, enhance public services, in an age of accelerating demographic shifts, governments are turning to technology to govern and improve like never before, says Ramez T Shehadi at Accenture Global Lead. Governments worldwide are facing challenges on multiple fronts, including the climate crisis and the resulting call […]


Ninety percent of CEOs are waiting for GenAI to move past the hype

A new BCG survey of over 1,400 C-Suite executives in 50 markets reveals that while 66% of global leaders are ambivalent or dissatisfied with their companies’ AI and GenAI progress, the Middle East reflects a contrasting trend in adopting these technologies. GenAI burst into the public consciousness in 2023, promising to revolutionize business operations. The […]


Deep Dive: Vibhu Kapoor, Regional VP for Middle East, Africa & India at Epicor


Channel chief: Murtaza Khan, Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa, Fragomen

Fragomen’s Murtaza Khan leads a business that is fundamentally people-centric, and finds reward in various aspects including collaborating with colleagues worldwide, assisting customers in navigating complexities associated with cross-border travel and work, and actively participating in pro-bono initiatives aimed at contributing to local communities. Describe your current job role and business model? Murtaza serves as […]


Editor’s question: what are the opportunities and challenges for channel partners in the AI market space?

A partner’s success hinges on staying current with technological advancements, addressing the skill gap, navigating implementation complexities, and acquiring the right certifications and expertise. By doing so, channel partners can contribute to shaping the future of AI. Executives from Cloud Box, Alteryx, NetApp, SAS, respond to this month’s question. Avinash Gujje, Practice Head for Infrastructure, […]


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