Gulf Business Machines (Oman) has appointed Fadi Dernaika as its General Manager in Oman. The appointment reflects GBM Oman’s continued commitment to supporting Omani organizations in achieving their strategic goals, fostering innovation and enhancing operational efficiencies. In his new role, Fadi will lead the company’s overall strategy and operations while advancing GBM Oman’s role as a trusted technology partner
The premiere of Avatar 3 has taken place in several countries and has been accompanied by a noticeable increase in online interest. Amid the heightened attention surrounding the release,
At an exclusive gathering held at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal in the presence of senior government representatives and private sector leaders, Saal.ai, a prominent UAE leader in AI cognitive solutions, and Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, announced a strategic collaboration on SovereignGPT, a next-generation Agentic AI platform purpose-built for the region’s most security-focused organizations. Engineered in the
Innovation is one thing. Governance is another. A concerning mix of statistics from research surveys confirms that generative AI adoption by corporations is moving full steam ahead despite governance
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) has unveiled Five Trends for 2026, a new report identifying the forces that will redefine competitive advantage for organizations in the UAE and around the
The global security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation – shifting rapidly from traditional, reactive surveillance to a new era defined by intelligent, AI-powered and data-driven security systems. As the world’s leading
The GEC Cloud Summit 2026 is set to return this February with high-impact editions across the Middle East, reinforcing the region’s growing focus on cloud-powered digital transformation. The UAE edition will take place on 5 February 2026 at Dubai
What a difference six months makes. Back in June 2025, when I stood on the stage at the face-to-face SECON conference, the energy in the room was electric. We shook hands, we debated in the hallways, and we
As part of a strategic collaboration, e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with ZTT, a leading provider of advanced fibre optic solutions, today announced the successful completion of the region’s first
ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, has entered into an agreement to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. Armis, a leader in cyber exposure management and cyber-physical security, manages cyber risk across the full attack
Cisco has announced the launch of Cisco IQ, a breakthrough AI-powered digital interface that brings real-time insights, on-demand assessments, troubleshooting and personalised learning, automation and agents from across professional services and support into one powerful experience. Purpose-built for
Organisers of Intersec 2026 has announced the launch of three significant new features which will be showcased when the event returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2026. Reinforcing
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has announced the acquisitions of Talon Aerolytics and the technology and technical expertise of Pointivo. These acquisitions, which closed in December, significantly strengthen Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, which applies digital twins and
Anand Eswaran CEO Veeam talks to Global Enterprise Connect’s, Managing Editor Arun Shankar in detail about why it was necessary for Veeam to acquire Securiti AI’s Data Security Posture Management framework and expertise. With the acquisition now completed and Securiti AI’s DSPM framework fully