Genetec 2025 Report Shows Accelerating Hybrid Cloud Adoption and IT’s Growing Strategic Influence

Editorial December 5, 2024

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today shared the results of its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report. Based on insights from over 5,600 physical security leaders worldwide (including end users, channel partners, systems integrators,

Secure Domains Starts Operations in MENA

Editorial December 4, 2024

Secure Domains, the first cloud native cybersecurity platform in the GCC specializing in DNS security, today announced the launch of its operations in the Middle East and Africa. As a cloud native cybersecurity vendor, Secure Domains helps organizations protect their users, data, and applications against advanced threats in a borderless infrastructure. The company is also

Google Cloud’s Center of Excellence Opens in Qatar’s Free Zones to Bolster Qatar’s Digital Capacity

Editorial December 3, 2024

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Google Cloud and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) announced the official opening of the Google Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Business Innovation Park in Ras Bufontas Free Zone. This milestone reflects the successful, long-standing collaboration between MCIT, Google Cloud and QFZ to further

CyberKnight appoints Samir Omar as GM Sales for KSA

Editorial November 28, 2024

CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Samir Omar as GM Sales for Saudi Arabia. This key hire reflects CyberKnight’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Kingdom, building on its established leadership in the cybersecurity market, and addressing the increasing demand

ONVIF Will Keep Footage Authentic in the AI Era

Editorial November 27, 2024

In a conversation with a&s Middle East, Leo Levit, Chairman of the Steering Committee of ONVIF, delves into the challenges posed by generative AI to video integrity, the innovative measures ONVIF is implementing to safeguard video evidence, and the future of authentication standards in an evolving security landscape. Piše: Orhan Hadzagic

Black Hat MEA 2024: Riyadh Ascends as a Global Cybersecurity Hub with Record-Breaking Event

Editorial November 13, 2024

The annual Black Hat Middle East and Africa (Black Hat MEA) summit, the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity event and considered the global stage for Cybersecurity, has propelled Riyadh into a world leader within the industry, securing a spot alongside the more established Black Hat shows in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Singapore. The Saudi capital’s global […]

Equinix and Omantel Officially Open Salalah SN1, the Second Carrier Neutral Data Center in Oman

Editorial November 11, 2024

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, has officially opened its state-of-the-art data center in Salalah, Oman, establishing a significant new interconnectivity hub that will transform global data flows. Strategically located in the coastal city of Salalah, the new data center – SN1 – is built in cooperation with Omantel, a

ONVIF Launches New Online Learning Initiative

Editorial November 7, 2024

ONVIF®, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new “Introduction to ONVIF” course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work

Driving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 with RFID and AI-Powered Solutions

Editorial October 2, 2024

Faisal Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of ScreenCheck Middle East, discusses the company’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s security infrastructure, its innovative cloud-based access solutions, and the integration of RFID and AI technologies to support Vision 2030 a&s Middle East: Can you provide an overview of ScreenCheck’s business model and its full range of

Kaspersky Makes its ICS Security Assessment Service Available in KSA

Editorial September 19, 2024

Riyadh – Kaspersky announces the launch of its Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Assessment service, setting a new standard for safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s critical industrial infrastructure. With over 15 years of pioneering experience in OT and ICS security, the launch reflects Kaspersky’s commitment to leading the charge in ICS cybersecurity whilst adhering