Today: Apr 30, 2026
IFS appoints Ryan Courson as CFO
IFS has appointed Ryan Courson as Chief Financial Officer as it accelerates growth in Industrial AI. The move comes amid rising demand for IFS.ai solutions across industries and global markets. IFS enters this next chapter of growth from a position of market-defining strength. The company’s Q1 2026 financial results – reporting 25% Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth and a
Autotech Ventures expands to UAE to drive GCC auto commerce digitization
Autotech Ventures is expanding into the United Arab Emirates to tap opportunities in digitization and disruptive technologies reshaping the GCC auto commerce ecosystem. The firm has appointed Saud Abbasi
Cohesity makes strategic technical appointments to boost UAE investment
Cohesity has announced key technical appointments in the
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to lead next era
Tim Cook’s departure as Apple CEO ends a
Pramod Kumar Chennamadhavuni begins new leadership chapter at Pure Edge IT Solutions
In the ever‑evolving landscape of technology, where resilience,
Proofpoint, Inc. report: UAE firms lead in AI adoption, security matures
A new report by Proofpoint, Inc. finds UAE organizations among the most advanced in AI deployment, with security strategies rapidly evolving. Based on a survey of over 1,400 security professionals across 12 countries, the study highlights gaps between fast AI adoption and preparedness to manage emerging risks. AI is increasingly permeating organizations and is now operational across most functions,
Submer expands AI platform, brings sovereign cloud to Middle East
Submer has expanded its AI infrastructure platform and global services following its acquisition of Radian Arc Operations Pty Ltd earlier this year. The move strengthens its full-stack capabilities and
Why UAE businesses need to rethink wireless for the AI era
Wireless is no longer a background capability. In
ESET previews AI security features to protect chatbot and AI workflows
ESET has introduced upcoming AI security capabilities designed
MBZUAI launches Ruwwad AI Scholars Fellowship in the UAE
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has
World CIO 200 Summit – Philippines edition 2026 concludes successfully
The World CIO 200 Summit Philippines, presented by OutSystems, was successfully held on 29 April 2026 at The Westin Manila, bringing together an exceptional gathering of CIOs, CISOs, digital leaders, and enterprise
Cisco and Qiddiya set benchmark for the workplace of the future
Cisco and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), the company behind the Qiddiya City, the capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia, announced that Cisco’s technology will power Qiddiya Investment Company’s new
Becoming an AI first industrial cloud provider
In the industrial space, IFS connects engineering, production, asset management, field service, project execution, through a unified digital thread on a single cloud platform. IFS is also purpose-built for industries and is not a horizontal ERP player. High
WatchGuard appoints Rabih Itani as MEA Regional Director
WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Rabih Itani as Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa. The move supports regional expansion amid strong cybersecurity market growth driven by digital transformation across key sectors. In this newly created role, Rabih
SentinelOne appoints Girard Moussa as META Area Vice President
SentinelOne has appointed Girard Moussa as Area Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region. Moussa will lead regional sales strategy and drive adoption of the SentinelOne Singularity Platform across enterprise and public sector
SUSE Portfolio now available on Oracle Marketplace
SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle
ASUS launches Chromebook CM32 Detachable for reliable mobile productivity
ASUS has announced the all-new ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, the perfect portable companion for study, work and play, with a versatile 2-in-1 design that allows it to transform seamlessly from a laptop to a tablet. It features a
Gama Aviation opens new facility at Sharjah airport
Gama Aviation has opened a purpose-built Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport, enhancing its service capabilities and strengthening its presence in the region’s aviation sector The Business Aviation Centre constitutes a
flynas, Airbus partner on advanced pilot training program
flynas has signed an agreement with Airbus to implement Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and the Airbus MATe Suite. The move makes flynas the first Saudi airline to adopt these advanced training methods, enhancing safety, innovation and
Security by Design: How Axis Is redefining physical security in the Al era
As physical security systems become increasingly connected, cloud-enabled, and powered by AI, the stakes for reliability, resilience, and cyber protection have never been higher. In this conversation, Steven Kenny, Manager – Architect & Engineering (EMEA) at Axis Communications, explains how the company’s long-standing philosophy
Cloud and AI are transforming security systems says Andrew Elvish at Genetec
During Intersec 2026 in UAE, Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing, at
Why AI-native security is shifting the focus from detection to response
In this session, Jehan Wickramasuriya, Senior Vice President of Security & Resilience Software
Anand Eswaran explains why it was important for Veeam to acquire Securiti AI
Anand Eswaran CEO Veeam talks to Global Enterprise Connect’s, Managing Editor Arun
Irshad Syed Senior IT Governance Specialist, ADNOC
Irshad Syed, Senior IT Governance Specialist at ADNOC spoke to GEC Newswire
