Today: Sep 14, 2026
StarLink automates procurement with IBM agentic AI
StarLink and IBM have developed an agentic AI solution to automate purchase order lifecycles. Built on IBM Bob and watsonx Orchestrate, the tool handles email classification, document processing, and accounts payable. The automation is projected to save StarLink 11,500 hours annually, reducing document comparison times by 90 per cent and implementation times by 85 per cent. The solution uses
EMEA firms face shadow agent crisis and liability fears, Veeam finds
New research from Veeam reveals a dual crisis for EMEA enterprises: the rise of ‘shadow agents’ and growing executive liability. The study finds 70% of organisations have AI workflows
ACE Gallagher acquires UPI Brokers to expand Kuwait presence
ACE Gallagher Holding has acquired United Partners Insurance
Sri Lanka sets the global stage for World CIO 200 Grand Finale 2026 at high-level press conference in Colombo
Government of Sri Lanka and Global Enterprise Connect
World CIO 200 Summit Grand Finale to spotlight Global Technology Marketplace
The World CIO 200 Summit 2026 Grand Finale
Veeam research finds ‘shadow agent’ crisis as AI liability grows across EMEA
New research from Veeam highlights a ‘shadow agent’ crisis in EMEA, where 70% of enterprises report automated AI interacting with sensitive data without oversight. As the EU AI Act looms, boardroom anxiety over personal liability is rising, with 40% of executives concerned about legal consequences. The study suggests a shift toward sovereign AI models to reclaim control. As organizations
GBM, IBM and IDC partner to scale sovereign agentic AI in the UAE
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), IBM and IDC have hosted an executive conference in Dubai to address the scaling of agentic AI. With UAE AI spending projected to reach $5.78
ATRC launches Advanced Technology Pioneers competition for UAE talent
The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and the
Alteryx launches AI tools to bridge business logic and agents
Alteryx has introduced new AI capabilities within Alteryx
Submer and Edgecore partner to boost AI data centres in the META region
Submer and Edgecore Networks have signed a Memorandum
Liferay launches Digital Sales Room to accelerate B2B deal cycles
Liferay has announced the general availability of Liferay Digital Sales Room (DSR), a new tool designed to streamline B2B sales. By providing a centralised, branded microsite for deals, it enables sales teams
Broadcom launches VMware Private AI Cloud for secure enterprise scaling
Broadcom has introduced VMware Private AI Cloud, a platform designed to help enterprises scale AI workloads securely and cost-effectively. Built on VMware Cloud Foundation 9, the solution integrates infrastructure and AI software
ASUS launches ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 with AI features for students
ASUS has introduced the ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 in the GCC, a versatile 2-in-1 laptop designed for students. The device features a 360-degree flippable design and is powered by the Intel Core 7 Series 3 processor with an
Synology launches ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 with expanded cloud support
Synology has unveiled ActiveProtect Manager 2.0, enhancing its DP-Series data protection appliances. The update introduces support for Amazon EC2, Azure VM, and Google Workspace, alongside cross-platform recovery. Enhanced security features include volume-level encryption, with AI-driven anomaly detection and
Qlik expands MCP server to AWS and Databricks marketplaces
Qlik has expanded the availability of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to AWS and Databricks marketplaces. This move allows enterprises to integrate Qlik’s governed data and analytics context directly into AI agents and assistants, reducing the need
TP-Link announces world’s first Wi-Fi 8 Lineup
TP-Link Systems has announced its next-generation Wi-Fi 8 portfolio, featuring the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh system. Utilising the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard and StabilityEngine technology, the lineup focuses on enhancing reliability, coverage, and
Dynatrace report reveals AI scaling challenges for SRE and platform teams
A global study of 919 IT leaders from Dynatrace indicates that rapid AI adoption is stretching the limits of site reliability engineering and platform engineering. While executive support for these roles is high, teams are struggling with tool
Mannai Information Technology and Oracle expand partnership to Saudi Arabia
Mannai Information Technology and Oracle have extended their 40-year strategic partnership into Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to support Saudi Vision 2030 by providing AI, cloud transformation, and enterprise modernisation services to
The new playbook for multi-generational wealth in the GCC
Every generation believes its defining economic moment is unique. For the GCC, that moment has arrived. Over the next 10 to 15 years, one of the world’s largest intergenerational wealth transfers is set to unfold
From Doha 2006 to Riyadh 2034: the 20-year events playbook Mannai brought to its first LEAP
Mannai Information Technology built the data platform behind Qatar’s 2022 World Cup while COVID-19 was at its peak. At its debut as a LEAP exhibitor, its Saudi general manager explained why the Kingdom’s simultaneous build-out of transport, event venues and secondary cities demands the
Inside the Telco Betting That Saudi Arabia’s 4,000 Factories Need More Than Bandwidth
At LEAP’s fifth edition in Riyadh, Etihad Salam Telecom Company used its
The customer remains accountable for the data”: Microsoft and Veeam on the shared responsibility gap
Tamer Elhamy of Microsoft Middle East and Africa and Mena Migelly of
Inside AWS’s Middle East build: 3 regions, 160 partners, 2 M people to train
At LEAP, AWS announced its largest regional investment yet. Madhavi Reddy, Managing
Securing the AI and Cloud-Native Era: Rethinking Cybersecurity for Modern Enterprises
As enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI, APIs, microservices, Kubernetes and cloud-native
