Middle East stories - Page 8
Suprema BioStation 3 sets record as facial ID demand soars
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Suprema's BioStation 3 facial ID terminal is on course for record annual global sales as demand for AI-driven access control accelerates.
AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AirTrunk will build a second Osaka hyperscale data centre, lifting its Japan platform to 530MW and its regional investment to USD $8 billion.
B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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cx
B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
AI surge reshapes global data centre growth for 2026
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.
5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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cx
Rising fraud is exploiting fake and disposable emails; smarter validation at sign-up and checkout can block attacks before they cost you.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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iot security
Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
Physical security shifts to strategic business role
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.
Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.
Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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martech
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marketing
Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.
Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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customer service
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managed services
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
Tuned Global boosts Twist Music's launch in UAE & Saudi Arabia
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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api
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ai
Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.
Benefit & Ant International to launch QR payments in Bahrain
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.
Hello Klean secures GBP £1.5 million to fuel global expansion
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Hello Klean has secured GBP £1.5 million in debt funding from fintech firm re:cap to boost its global expansion and product innovation.
Emirates partners with OpenAI to drive AI adoption across airline
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Emirates has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI, including ChatGPT Enterprise, across its operations, enhancing services and staff training in aviation.
Online Instruments opens AV experience centres in India & Dubai
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Online Instruments has launched new offices with AV experience centres in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Dubai to boost enterprise and education technology services.
CloudSEK partners Seed Group to bring AI cyber defences to GCC
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
CloudSEK partners with Dubai's Seed Group to offer AI-driven cybersecurity tools across the GCC, marking a key expansion into the Middle East market.
Secure.com launches AI teammates to combat USD $10.5 trillion cybercrime
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
Dubai-based Secure.com launches AI-native Digital Security Teammates to help cybersecurity teams tackle USD $10.5 trillion in global cybercrime damages.
GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.