Intelligent CIO Middle East

In this month's Trending feature, we gain insights from Alharith Alatawi, Co-Founder and CEO, shaffra. Alatawi envisions a future where AI employees and teams seamlessly manage routine tasks, allowing human workers to concentrate on high-value activities. This shift not only boosts productivity but also drives down operational costs. "One of the most exciting aspects of AI technology is the ability to personalise AI employees to fit specific roles and reflect desired personality traits." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9BY4Jsg If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent CIO Middle East, contact our Managing Editor, Arun Shankar at arun@lynchpinmedia.com

We are thrilled to announce Sheeba Hasnain, Chairwomen & CIO at SENTIENTE, as a member of our judging panel for the upcoming Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East! Sheeba is an award-winning Technocrat, AI Expert, Business Digital Transformation Specialist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, driving transformation in multinational industries and the government sector. With her unwavering commitment to innovation and digital transformation, Sheeba has emerged as a beacon of inspiration for Women in Tech, standing out as a true trailblazer in the dynamic landscape of technology and business. Beyond her professional achievements, Sheeba is also an accomplished author, known for her work 'Thankfulness the Art' and as a co-author of GreenPMO. If you'd like to submit a nomination for the awards, click here: https://lnkd.in/eXQsHidB #IntelligentICTAwards #IntelligentICTAwardsMiddleEast

This week's Intelligent CIO Middle East newsletter is now live! Sign up below to discover industry insights... 📰 This week's article: Generative AI (GenAI) and AI will significantly transform industries in the future, according to UAE (95%) and KSA (100%) respondents to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. 🔍Intelligent Technology: ➡️ Lastwall has launched Quantum Shield, a first-of-its-kind quantum resilient product that protects conventional network infrastructures with the latest quantum cryptographic standards. ➡️ VertiGIS has announced its new cloud infrastructure to unite all VertiGIS solutions into global cloud platforms. 🌍 Regional News: ➡️ Forty-five international STEM students have been exposed to cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and world-leading faculty as part of a month-long undergraduate internship at the MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence) in Abu Dhabi. ➡️ BitOasis Bahrain will launch its platform to offer broker-dealer services to customers in Bahrain and the broader region, expected to go live in the second half of 2024. #IntelligentCIO #MiddleEastTech #GenerativeAI #DellTechResearch #QuantumShield #QuantumCryptography #VertiGIS #CloudInfrastructure #AIResearch #MBZUAI #STEMInternship #BitOasis #BahrainTech #IndustryInsights #TechNewsletter

Ensuring robust cybersecurity in today's landscape is non-negotiable. Discover how Cequence Security is leading the charge in API protection with innovative technology designed to thwart business logic abuse and offer seamless risk assessment and real-time attack mitigation. Andy Mills, VP EMEA at Cequence Security, sheds light on their ground-breaking approach and collaboration with AmiViz to introduce these solutions in the Middle East. Access full article below: #IntelligentCIOMiddleEast #AmiViz #API #APIProtection #Cybersecurity #CequenceSecurity #Collaboration #Innovation #Technology

From enhancing digital connectivity and streamlining administrative processes to improving communication and fortifying network security, a collaboration between Radisson Hotel Group and EMW is reinforcing commitment to excellence in hospitality. For this month's cover story, Rushdy Mubarak at Radisson Hotel Group, tells us more about the collaboration and how it is enhancing the guest experience. "The main goal of the partnership is to enhance the guest experience at Radisson Hotels." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9BY4Jsg If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent CIO Middle East, contact our Managing Editor, Arun Shankar at arun@lynchpinmedia.com

Sangfor Technologies, a leading global provider of cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions, has announced the launch of Sangfor Omni-Command, a ground-breaking Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform set to redefine cybersecurity. Read more about this innovation below: #IntelligentCIOMiddleEast #SangforTechnologies #Cybersecurity #Cloud #CloudComputing #XDR #Innovation #SangforOmniCommand

Generative AI and AI are poised to revolutionise industries, with an overwhelming majority of UAE (95%) and KSA (100%) respondents predicting significant transformation, as revealed in the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. However, despite this optimism, recent research highlights persistent concerns about talent shortages, data privacy, cybersecurity, and budget constraints as formidable barriers to innovation. Access full article below: #IntelligentCIOMiddleEast #MiddleEast #AI #Innovation #DellTechnologies #Research #UAE #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #Budget #DataPrivacy #TalentShortage

Throughout this series, Andrea Polesel, Principal Transformation Architect at Zscaler, unravels the relationship between Zero Trust and Generative AI, dedicating each episode to a key element. Each segment explores different aspects of AI and the tools that enhance its safety for businesses. In this episode, we delve into Zscaler’s unique approach and how the company plans to adapt its security measures to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. 📹 Access the fourth episode below: #IntelligentBriefings #Zscaler #GenerativeAI #ExpertInsight #VideoInterview #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #Security #BusinessSecurity #BusinessStrategy

📢 Last Chance to Register! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, 3rd July at 11:30am (UAE), for the Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East Nomination Q&A 🏆 ⭐️ Not sure which award your business fits into? ⭐️ Perhaps you'd like a better understanding of the criteria that our jury panel would be looking for? Join us for a 20 minute Q&A where we can answer any questions you may have! Remember it's free to nominate and free to attend if shortlisted - there really is no reason to not put forward a nomination! Email eventsteam@lynchpinmedia.com to register for the Q&A!

We're delighted to feature Rushdy Mubarak, Cluster Director of IT, Radisson Hotel Group, on the cover of July's edition of Intelligent CIO Middle East. The collaboration between Radisson Hotels and EMW is transforming hospitality with enhanced digital connectivity, streamlined processes, improved communication, and fortified network security. In this feature, Mubarak shares insights on how this partnership is elevating the guest experience. In this issue, Alharith Alatawi from shaffra envisions a future where AI seamlessly handles routine tasks, empowering human workers to focus on high-value activities, driving productivity gains and operational efficiencies. Amidst uncertainty, CEOs of the world's largest companies are embracing volatility as the new normal and seeing growth opportunities. In this month's CIO Opinion section, Thomas Kuruvilla and Francesco Marsella from Arthur D. Little, share illuminating insights based on their latest findings. That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/e9BY4Jsg If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent CIO Middle East, contact our Managing Editor, Arun Shankar at arun@lynchpinmedia.com Silmi Khanfir, Mindware, Omar Akar, Rob McGreevy, Mohamed Ahmed Amer, M.Sc., Madhav Dhar, Paul Wallett, Tithi Tewari, Serge Terentyev, Prasanna Venkatesh, Rajesh Ganesan, Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Vijit Nair, Corelight, Ediz Eren, Jad Khalife, Lalla Meriam Touhami El Ouazzani, Andy Lockhart