Selim Bouri, the Vice-President of Airbus Public Safety and Security in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says it’s the duty of his company to provide the most innovative solutions while maintaining and evolving its customers’ existing networks Tell us about your participation at CCW 2024. Which products and solutions will you be showcasing at the event? CCW has always been a key event for us, and this year being in Dubai/UAE where we have a solid and historical presence is another key element, making it natural for us to ensure an important participation not only directly as Airbus but also i ..read more

Lenovo research recently launched highlights that businesses are investing increasing amounts of cash in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with spending expected to grow by 43% year-on-year in 2024. The new IDC eBook, sponsored by Lenovo, ‘CIO PlayBook 2024: It’s all About Smarter AI’*, found that 40% see AI as a ‘game changer’. While generative AI may have sparked the current AI boom, all forms of AI are reaping the benefits. An equal proportion of investment is being directed to generative AI (with 25% of investment) as interpretative AI (25%) and machine learning (25%). Generative AI ..read more

Ensuring that mission-critical services over broadband networks are actually mission-critical is a complex process. First responders and other users of critical communications services need to have full trust in their voice, video and data applications in what could be life-threatening situations. To ensure this trust, the Global Certification Forum (GCF) is working together with TCCA to develop an industry certification program for mission-critical products and solutions where conformance to 3GPP standards will be checked and verified and thus ensure interoperability between different solutio ..read more

Snowflake has announced Snowflake Arctic, a large language model (LLM) uniquely designed to be the most open, enterprise-grade LLM on the market. With its unique Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture, Arctic delivers top-tier intelligence with unparalleled efficiency at scale. It is optimized for complex enterprise workloads, topping several industry benchmarks across SQL code generation, instruction following, and more. In addition, Snowflake is releasing Arctic’s weights under an Apache 2.0 license and details of the research leading to how it was trained, setting a new openness standard for ..read more

Stanley Song, the Deputy General Manager of Hytera Overseas Sales Department, says an event such as CCW helps exchange ideas, foster deeper connections, and gain valuable insights Tell us about your participation at CCW 2024. Which products and solutions will you be showcasing at the event? We will showcase a comprehensive range of our professional communications technologies and solutions at CCW 2024. These include our intrinsically safe (IS) two-way radios and smartphones. Highlights here will include the PT890Ex IS TETRA portable radio and the PNC460U, an UL913-certified intrinsically safe ..read more

Lenovo has introduced its latest mobile workstation lineup tailored to deliver exceptional power and performance necessary for managing complex workloads. The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 5, equipped with cutting-edge AI technologies, aim to revolutionize the way professionals interact with AI workflows. Through collaborations with industry leaders Intel, NVIDIA, and Micron, Lenovo has developed powerful AI PCs capable of meeting the demands of modern AI-intensive tasks. The integration of Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated neural processing units (NPU ..read more

CyberKnight has announced that it has become a value-added distributor for TXOne Networks. “TXOne ensures the reliability and safety of industrial control systems and operational technology environments; the company’s OT-native network segmentation and defence technologies enable organizations to mitigate the impact of cyberattacks. Based on the ‘OT Zero Trust’ principle, TXOne adapts to the unique characteristics of each OT environment, to deliver cybersecurity solutions that support secure production operations,” the company said. During GISEC 2024, CyberKnight also unveiled its dedicated Ze ..read more

HP launched its latest series of gaming devices from the OMEN and HyperX lineup at an event in Dubai. The event showcased a range of cutting-edge products aimed at enhancing the gaming experience for all enthusiasts. “With PC gamers numbered 1.1 billion and an expected growth to 1.85 billion this year, gaming is not just a pastime; it’s a dynamic and evolving culture that connects people worldwide,” said Peter Oganesean, Managing Director of HP Middle East. “Our Gaming Showcase in Dubai underscores our dedication to providing gamers with the latest advancements in technology, empowering them ..read more

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today opened GISEC Global 2024, the Middle East and Africa’s largest and most impactful cyber security event. Running for three days at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), GISEC Global’s 13th edition features more than 750 exhibiting brands – a 50 per cent increase over the previous year – as more than 20,000 cyber professionals from 130-plus countries gather to combat digital threats in a Gulf Cooperation Council cybersecurity market that, according to analysts Frost & ..read more

Trend Micro has announced the findings of its 2023 annual cybersecurity report on the sidelines of its participation at the GISEC event taking place from April 23 – 25, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The report unveiled that Trend Micro has successfully thwarted and identified a staggering number of threats globally and within the UAE, highlighting the company’s commitment to the UAE’s cyber security vision to strengthen action against digital crime for the next 50 years. The report titled “Calibrating Expansion” highlights that Trend Micro has played a pivotal role in safeguarding cyb ..read more