Middle East stories - Page 9
Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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ai
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insurance
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mobility
Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.
Westcon-Comstor celebrates 40 years with focus on channel future
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor marks 40 years with USD $5.24bn sales, launching Future Ready to boost partners amid evolving AI, cybersecurity and cloud trends.
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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edr
Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.
Cisco pushes forward on AI with new partnerships & tech advances
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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quantum computing
Cisco advances in AI with new partnerships, tech breakthroughs, and strong Q3 results, including joining the Stargate UAE consortium and launching a Quantum Network Chip.
Cisco joins Stargate UAE in major Abu Dhabi AI data centre push
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud services
Cisco joins Stargate UAE consortium to develop a 1 GW AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, partnering with G42, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
Endava to accelerate Google Agentspace enterprise AI
Wed, 7th May 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Endava partners with Google as an implementation ally for Agentspace, aiding businesses to adopt AI-driven agents for enhanced workflow efficiency.
Qualys expands mROC Partner Alliance to boost global cyber risk
Wed, 7th May 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.
Behind Ultra Violette's global glow up – a NORA webinar
Thu, 1st May 2025
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e-commerce
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webinar
Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette overcame tech hurdles to expand globally, with a webinar set to reveal secrets of its global success on May 8.
Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035
Thu, 1st May 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot
The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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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.
Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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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
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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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.