Cisco found that only three percent of organizations across the globe have the mature level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks...
Meteorological Day 2024. NEC has developed a marketing strategy planning & effectiveness simulation technology that
utilizes generative AI to identify latent needs of customers and generate
optimal measures. Nile unveiled a new solution architecture for its Nile Access Service. Components of the architecture include Nile Service Blocks, Nile Services Cloud, and two categories of
AI applications:
Nile Copilot and
Nile Autopilot. This new architecture redefines innovation principles for enterprise networks by bringing together integrated security, cloud native service delivery, and AI-powered
closed-loop automation to campus and branch IT infrastructures.
Security & Assurance News
CalypsoAI announced it has partnered with Deloitte Middle East to bring the power of its
enterprise-grade AI security and enablement platform, Moderator, to regional organizations looking to take advantage of generative AI tools. Dell
Technologies and CrowdStrike have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver Dell’s Managed Detection and Response services with the industry-leading AI-native
CrowdStrike Falcon XDR platform, helping customers defend
against increasingly complex cyberattacks. Cisco found that only three percent of organizations across the globe have the mature level of readiness needed to be resilient against modern
cybersecurity risks, according to their
2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index.
VIAVI added traffic analysis capabilities to its
Observer Sentry SaaS-based threat exposure management solution. With traffic visibility, Observer Sentry goes beyond identifying unintended and potentially dangerous
exposures, and enables SecOps, DevOps, and cloud architects to determine if a vulnerability has been exploited. Fortinet has joined the European Commission’s Cybersecurity Skills Academy
initiative. Through the
Fortinet Training
Institute, Fortinet pledges to offer its award-winning cybersecurity training and security awareness curriculum to up to 75,000 individuals for free in Europe over the next three
years.
Nokia is working with Industrial Partner Siemens Mobility to deliver an IP/MPLS backbone communications network and
cybersecurity solution for the new metro railway network in Sydney,
Australia. Windstream Enterprise released
Secure Flex Premium, a comprehensive suite of advanced technology solutions powered by Fortinet that provides a fully customizable cybersecurity infrastructure aimed
to address the current and future network security needs of each unique customer.
Market News
In Market News, Keysight announced its intention to acquire the entire issued and to be issued
share capital of Spirent for a cash consideration of 199 pence per Spirent share which values Spirent at
approximately 1,158 million GBP on a fully diluted basis. Kyndryl and Cloudflare have formed a
Global Strategic Alliance, an expansion of their partnership, to enable enterprises
to migrate and manage networks for multi-cloud connectivity and comprehensive network security. MATRIXX Software formed a
partnership with Yaqoot Digital, a subsidiary of Zain KSA. Under the partnership, MATRIXX
will provide a comprehensive solution to Yaqoot Digital, ensuring its subscribers enjoy seamless, convenient experiences for purchasing, activating, and renewing packages.
IBM announced the
Mainframe Skills Council to
provide a forum where global organizations will foster a skilled, diverse, sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform. In addition to IBM, the council includes organizations spanning IBM
clients, IBM partners, academia, user groups, non-profits, and open communities that will collaborate to implement mainframe skills development solutions. Cloudflare is pushing
forward with
aggressive investment plans in the Middle
East, furthering its nearly decade-long commitment in the region. The investment includes a new office in Dubai Internet City and a growing team focused on partner enablement,
innovation, and customer success. The company first invested in the Middle East early in 2015 and has been strategically placing its infrastructure closer to users in the region while building
out its team, partnerships, and operations.
Boldyn Networks closed its acquisition of
Cellnex's private networks business unit. This largely includes Edzcom, a Finnish pioneer and European market leader that designs, builds, and operates private 4G
and 5G networks across enterprise customers in the manufacturing, transport, oil and gas, energy generation, and mining industries. Deutsche Telekom and Netflix have formed a new
partnership which will offer Deutsche Telekom’s customers in many countries in Europe an
improved, seamless entertainment experience.