Today: Apr 07, 2026
Veeam strengthens leadership team across EMEA East region
Veeam Software has announced new leadership promotions and appointments across the EMEA East region to support customer growth and strengthen partnerships across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Jawad Moghnieh has been promoted to Regional Director, Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, alongside his role as General Manager of Veeam’s Saudi entity. Jawad brings more than 17 years of sales
Cisco appoints Bader Almadi as Vice President for Saudi Arabia
Cisco has appointed Bader Almadi as Vice President for its operations in Saudi Arabia to lead strategy and business growth in the Kingdom. Based in Riyadh, Bader will lead
Snowflake appoints Michel Nader as META region General Manager
Snowflake has appointed Michel Nader as General Manager
Alteryx appoints Sabya Sen as Vice President for IMEA and APAC
Alteryx has appointed Sabya Sen as Vice President
Why World Backup Day matters more than ever
World Backup Day, observed every year on March
WSO2 launches OpenChoreo 1.0 developer platform for AI-powered services
WSO2 has launched the developer platform for OpenChoreo 1.0, enabling organisations to build, deploy, and scale AI-powered applications and digital services without vendor lock-in. At its core, OpenChoreo is an open source platform originally developed by WSO2 to help organisations create and run everything from customer-facing applications and digital services to AI-driven workflows and autonomous agentic systems. As the
What automation and AI really mean for manufacturing
By Stephan Pottel, Manufacturing Strategy Director, EMEA, Zebra Technologies “What’s in a name?”, Shakespeare’s Juliet famously asked. In the world of manufacturing, the answer is: a lot. The terms
HPE unveils new security innovations to support enterprise AI adoption
HPE introduced new security innovations, including HPE Juniper
SAP to acquire Reltio to make enterprise data AI-ready
SAP has agreed to acquire Reltio, a master
Optro study: 75% of firms to boost GRC spending as AI governance risks grow
With 85% of enterprises reporting that artificial intelligence
Ericsson and du advance 5G fixed wireless access in UAE
Ericsson and du have completed a proof of concept deploying 5G Standalone using millimeter wave extended range technology to enhance fixed wireless access services in the United Arab Emirates. The trial leveraged
du Tech National Hypercloud receives UAE Cybersecurity Council certification
du announced that du Tech National Hypercloud has received certification from the UAE Cybersecurity Council, becoming the first sovereign cloud platform approved for public and private sector deployment in the United Arab
Everpure enhances Portworx Enterprise to advance modern virtualization
Everpure announced new capabilities for Portworx Enterprise to help organisations run virtual machines and containers across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments with improved automation and provisioning. Industry background Organisations that rely on virtual machines are increasingly re-evaluating their
ManageEngine PAM360 delivers 219% ROI for enterprises : KuppingerCole
ManageEngine revealed that enterprises using PAM360 achieved a 219% return on investment, according to a study by KuppingerCole Analysts. “The PAM market has matured to a point where organizations expect broad integration coverage, adaptive risk-based controls, and a
Delinea: AI pressure weakens identity security in 90% of orgs
Delinea has published new research examining how rapid AI adoption is reshaping identity security risks for enterprises. According to the report, “Uncovering the Hidden Risks of the AI Race,” 90% of organisations pressure security teams to loosen identity
The trends shaping the data centre
The data centre industry ends 2025 on the cusp of one of the most significant transformations in its history. After a year defined by rapid scaling, accelerating GPU innovation and rising global demand, the sector now stands at
SANS Institute reveals top 5 dangerous cyberattack techniques at RSAC 2026
SANS Institute highlighted the top five emerging cyberattack techniques during its keynote at RSA Conference 2026, offering early insights into threats expected to shape the cybersecurity landscape. This year’s session, moderated by SANS Technology Institute President Ed Skoudis,
Mashreq offers digital cross-border accounts for non-resident Egyptians
Mashreq has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely,
du launches enhanced connectivity support for UAE SMEs and startups
du has launched a new business continuity initiative to provide enhanced connectivity and support services for SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs across the United Arab Emirates. As businesses navigate an ever-evolving landscape, du understands that operational
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
