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US robot import ban hampers innovation, warns VDMA
The VDMA has criticised a US ban on importing mobile and humanoid robots, warning it will stifle innovation and disrupt global supply chains. Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann argued that the protectionist measure undermines American re-industrialisation and risks flooding European markets with diverted products. The association is calling for common safety standards and transatlantic partnerships instead of trade barriers. From
Censys and Rilian launch Operation Digital Shield for UAE infrastructure
Censys and Rilian have launched Operation Digital Shield in the UAE to safeguard critical national infrastructure. The initiative integrates internet intelligence and AI-driven automation to protect essential services, including
Elitser Technologies marks 20 years of growth with ManageEngine
Elitser Technologies has expanded to a 350-strong organisation
The World CIO 200 Summit Oman Edition brings technology leaders together in Muscat
The World CIO 200 Summit Oman Edition successfully
World CIO 200 Grand Finale 2026 to bring global technology and government leaders together in Colombo
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 Grand Finale
Saviynt hits $300m ARR and launches Zuma AI identity security platform
Saviynt has surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue and launched Zuma, a dedicated enterprise AI identity security platform. The solution provides visibility, runtime protection, and governance for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing the security challenges of rapid corporate AI adoption. Saviynt’s financial achievements reflect the growing demand for modern identity security, especially with the challenges caused by
OpenAI launches inference residency in the United Arab Emirates
OpenAI has launched Inference Residency in the United Arab Emirates, making it one of only three locations globally to support in-country GPU processing. This expansion allows enterprise, education, and
Cisco launches Antares AI models to detect software vulnerabilities
Cisco has unveiled Antares, a family of small
The number that went backwards in ServiceNow’s AI index
AI spending grew 110% in a year and
Cisco warns enterprises are bolting AI onto unsuitable legacy systems
Cisco has urged organisations to stop layering AI
Veeam launches Data Cloud Vault Archive for low-cost cold data protection
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Data Cloud Vault Archive, a new archival-class cloud tier designed for secure, long-term backup retention. The solution allows organisations to move older, infrequently used data off expensive
Commvault expands Cloud Rewind to boost Azure application resilience
Commvault has expanded its Cloud Rewind platform to triple its Microsoft Azure resource coverage, facilitating faster recovery of cloud applications and infrastructure. The update addresses the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks in
World CIO 200 Summit 2026 ASEAN and Greater China edition brings leaders together in Singapore
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 – ASEAN and Greater China Edition brought together technology leaders, CIOs, innovators, and industry experts on 7 August 2026 at Wyndham, Singapore, for a day of meaningful conversations around collaboration, knowledge sharing,
World CIO 200 Summit 2026 South Africa edition celebrates technology excellence
The World CIO 200 Summit South Africa Edition successfully brought together the country’s leading CIOs, technology executives, and digital innovators at The Forum, South Africa, on 06 August 2026 for a day of insightful discussions, collaboration, and recognition
World CIO 200 Summit 2026 Mumbai edition unites India’s CIO community
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 – Mumbai Edition, held at ITC Maratha, Mumbai, on 5th August brought together leading CIOs, technology executives, and digital transformation experts for a day of meaningful conversations, strategic insights, and collaboration around the
World CIO 200 Summit 2026 Egypt edition celebrates digital leadership in Cairo
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 – Egypt Edition, held at the Ramses Hilton Hotel, Cairo, on 4th August, successfully brought together the country’s most influential CIOs, technology leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for a day of insightful
AppsFlyer launches mobile measurement integration for ChatGPT Ads
AppsFlyer has launched a direct integration with ChatGPT Ads, enabling marketers to measure mobile app performance metrics such as installs and in-app purchases. Brands like Grubhub are already utilising the service to gain a unified view of campaign
e& UAE and Khalifa University publish 6G integrated sensing roadmap
e& UAE and Khalifa University have released an industry study on Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G networks. The peer-reviewed research explores commercial deployment, standardisation, and use cases such as industrial
Himalaya drives 20% regional revenue growth through Dubai R&D
Himalaya Wellness Company has reported a 20% revenue surge across the Middle East and Africa, credited to localized innovations from its Global Research Centre in Dubai Science Park. By integrating AI and herbal science, the
Resilience plus: Opportunities in today’s disrupted marketplace
In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, escalating cyber risks, and rapid technological change, resilience has evolved beyond business continuity-it has become a strategic advantage. In this engaging CXOWIRE conversation, Arun Shankar, Managing Editor, Global Enterprise Connect, speaks with Ashish Panjabi,
The three shifts towards operational resilience
Operational resilience is becoming a business-critical priority as enterprises face rising cyber
CXOWIRE EPISODE : Resilience by Design | Shaukat Ali Khan Executive CDIO
In a world where geopolitical instability, cyber threats, AI-driven attacks, and infrastructure
CXOWIRE EPISODE: Availability of data is not availability of operations
The start of the Middle East conflict has brought into focus the
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,
