IDEX 2025: UAE to establish Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Editorial February 19, 2025

Tawazun Council, the UAE Cyber Security Council, and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. This initiative, enabled through the Tawazun Economic Programme, which the Tawazun Council oversees, underscores the

Secure Logiq Appoints New Head of KSA and Bahrain

Editorial February 19, 2025

Secure Logiq has announced that Hossam Abouzeid has been appointed as the business development manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. By appointing Abouzeid, a dedicated and experienced professional, Secure Logiq is reinforcing its presence in the Middle East and providing clients with expert guidance. “I am honored to be part of a […]

SDAIA Launches Smart Cities Bootcamp to Address Urban Challenges and Enhance Quality of Life in KSA

Editorial February 18, 2025

Source: SPA The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) inaugurated today the Smart Cities Bootcamp at King Saud University, aiming to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to apply data and artificial intelligence (AI) in urban development. The program focuses on equipping national talents with expertise in smart city technologies, including

Genetec Brings Cloud-managed Vehicle-centric Investigation System to Australia and New Zealand

Editorial February 18, 2025

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced the launch of AutoVu Cloudrunner™ (“Cloudrunner”) in Australia and New Zealand. AutoVu Cloudrunner is a cloud-based, vehicle-centric investigation system (VCIS) designed to detect, analyse, and securely store highly accurate vehicle identification data to

Victorian Government Extends Investment in Resilient Land Mobile Radio Communications with Motorola Solutions

Editorial February 17, 2025

The Victorian government has signed a 10-year, AUD $500 million (USD ~$330 million) contract with Motorola Solutions to maintain and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network (MMR) relied upon by the state’s emergency services. The contract with the Department of Justice and Community Safety will extend MMR’s operation until 2035, providing secure and trusted radio

Device Management and Cybersecurity Through Lifecycle

Editorial February 17, 2025

A common misconception is that once a network device is installed, it requires minimal maintenance. However, this ‘set-and-forget’ approach can leave devices vulnerable to emerging cybersecurity threats and exploits. In reality, device management is critical throughout the entire product lifecycle – from initial setup to decommissioning. This article

Zenitel Vipedia Now Comply with Cybersecurity Standard IEC 62443-4-2

Editorial February 17, 2025

Zenitel, a global leader in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the compliance with the cybersecurity standard IEC 62443-4-2, making it the industry’s first public address and voice alarm provider to achieve this milestone. As critical communication and security systems become increasingly interconnected, they also become more attractive targets for

Core42 Launches an AI Developer Playground for AI Inference-as-a-Service with Qualcomm in UAE

Editorial February 17, 2025

Core42, a G42 company specializing in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure, and digital services, announced today the launch of the AI Playground in UAE data centers. Built on the Qualcomm® Cloud AI family of accelerators and Qualcomm® AI Inference Suite for Cloud, this free-to-access platform equips developers and AI engineers with ready-to-use high-performance AI

Nearly Half of Business Users Targeted by Email Attacks in H2 2024, Acronis Report

Editorial February 13, 2025

Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024: The rise of AI-driven threats”. This edition reveals a significant rise in email cyberattacks; a staggering 197% increase was detected in H2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with a 21% rise in attacks per organization. From […]

National IT Academy and Microsoft Launch the First Microsoft Datacenter Academy in the Middle East in Saudi Arabia

Editorial February 13, 2025

The academy will equip the Kingdom’s future workforce with specialist technical skills for the new AI era, enabling them to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s position as a global data center hub. On the sidelines of LEAP 2025, Microsoft Arabia and the National IT Academy (NITA) announced the launch of the first Microsoft Datacenter Academy (DCA) […]