Today: Feb 14, 2026
Ooredoo and Oracle partner to deliver sovereign AI and cloud in Qatar
Ooredoo has selected Oracle Alloy to deliver sovereign AI and cloud services to Qatar’s government sector and enterprises. With Oracle Alloy, a complete infrastructure platform that enables Oracle partners to become cloud providers, Ooredoo will expand its cloud services portfolio by delivering Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) 200+ AI and cloud services to customers across Qatar. To support local data residency,
Palo Alto Networks finalizes CyberArk deal to boost AI security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the completion of its acquisition of CyberArk, establishing Identity Security as a core pillar of its platformization strategy. The addition of the CyberArk Identity
AI won’t wait
The colleagues you didn’t hire are already working
Nintex names Samir Akel as regional vice president for emerging markets
Nintex has appointed Samir Akel as Regional Vice
NetSuite announces NetSuite Next
Oracle NetSuite has announced NetSuite Next – the future
Polynome AI Academy and Abu Dhabi School of Management expand CAIO program
Polynome AI Academy and ADSM have unveiled the expanded global list of instructors for the second cohort of their Executive Program for Chief AI Officer (CAIO), featuring leaders from NVIDIA, Mubadala, BCG, G42, AI71, and leading research institutions. The intensive program, running April 10–21, in Abu Dhabi, was created in response to a growing need among governments and large
New Alteryx research highlights trust and data as keys to scaling AI pilots
Alteryx has released new research revealing that while enterprises are ramping up investment in AI and automation, trust and data challenges continue to slow adoption. The research finds a growing
AI at the heart of healthcare transformation
We caught up with Vivek Kanade, Managing Director,
Gartner: AI misconfiguration may shut down G20 critical infrastructure
Gartner predicts that by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical
e& drives AI transformation for global workforce with Oracle
Global technology group e&, is using Oracle Fusion Cloud Human
Genetec and Etimad sign MoU to boost UAE physical security
Genetec has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etimad Holding (“Etimad”), part of EDGE Group, to strengthen unified physical security capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was formally signed during
Cisco advances Agentic-Era security with expanded AI defense and AI-Aware SASE
Cisco has announced a sweeping evolution of its security portfolio to help enterprises adopt agentic AI with confidence, combining agent protection, interaction governance, and resilient connectivity for AI-driven workflows. As organizations move
e& Carrier & SES deliver 1.25 Gbps Low-Latency satellite in Middle East
e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) has achieved a major regional milestone by successfully delivering the Middle East’s first 1.25 Gbps satellite connectivity during a live proof-of-concept at its Jebel Ali Teleport. Achieving an average latency of 140
FiLLi Cafe finds the perfect growth blend with NetSuite
FiLLi Cafe is using Oracle NetSuite to support its mission to elevate everyday moments with distinctive blends and bold flavours. With NetSuite’s AI-powered enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, FiLLi Cafe has been able to automate financial processes, optimise
Cloud Summit UAE 2026 concludes successfully at Dubai Knowledge Park
Cloud Summit 2026, hosted by Global Enterprise Connect, concluded successfully on 9th February 2026 at Dubai Knowledge Park, bringing together 200+ technology leaders, CIOs, CISOs, cloud experts, and decision-makers from across the region. The one-day summit served as
Gartner identifies the top cybersecurity trends for 2026
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner, Inc. a business and technology insights company. “Cybersecurity leaders are
CyberFirst UAE Summit 2026 focuses on cyber resilience and digital trust
The UAE Cyber Security Council successfully hosted the CyberFirst UAE Summit 2026 today in Abu Dhabi, convening CISOs, senior cybersecurity executives, government authorities, and technology pioneers to advance national cyber resilience and reinforce the UAE’s digital leadership amid an increasingly complex and
Schneider Electric launches industry’s first open Software-Defined DCS
Schneider Electric has announced EcoStruxure Foxboro Software Defined Automation (SDA), the industry’s first open, software‑defined Distributed Control System (DCS). This breakthrough combines the trusted reliability of Foxboro with the agility of open,
Auriga International appoints André Erasmus as COO
Auriga International Management Consultancy has appointed André Erasmus as Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening the firm’s operational capabilities as it continues to support the transformation and repositioning of hospitality assets across the region. With over
Cloud and AI are transforming security systems says Andrew Elvish at Genetec
During Intersec 2026 in UAE, Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing, at Genetec discussed with GEC’s Managing Editor, Arun Shankar, the key trends in physical security, storage, networking and surveillance. Elvish dwells extensively on the integration of cloud, impact of AI, and the importance of data
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
Diego Fasano Chief Executive Officer, ERMETIX
Diego Fasano, Chief Executive Officer at Ermetix spoke to GEC Newswire during
