Middle East stories - Page 4
Iranian cyber shift raises risk to Western infrastructure
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Iranian state-aligned hackers are shifting from spying to destructive cyber strikes, putting Western critical infrastructure on high alert.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
Wonderful raises USD $150m to scale global AI agents
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Wonderful secures USD $150m Series B at a USD $2bn valuation to scale its agentic AI platform and triple headcount for global expansion.
Fake Red Alert app used in Android spyware smishing
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Attackers push fake Red Alert Android app via SMS, turning Israel rocket warning tool into spyware that steals messages, contacts and location.
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
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Constructor rides AI retail search boom with 82% customer growth, 116% EMEA revenue jump and 322bn annual product discovery interactions.
Replit raises USD $400m, hits USD $9bn AI valuation
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data analytics
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martech
Replit secures USD $400m funding, lifting its valuation to USD $9bn as it bets on AI coding agents and rapid global expansion.
Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar
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adidas
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inflation
Iran-linked shipping chaos is set to lift UK shop prices as soaring freight and energy costs ripple through global supply chains.
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
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IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage
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cybersecurity
New research links Iran conflict to a swift surge in tightly targeted cyber espionage across Middle Eastern governments and embassies.
Flanks appoints Nawaz Mucadam to lead UK & MEA push
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Wealth data specialist Flanks hires Nawaz Mucadam to spearhead UK, Ireland and Middle East expansion amid rising demand for robust data tools.
GOODFOLIO overhauls leadership to target enterprises
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GOODFOLIO reshapes its top team and portfolio platform to chase enterprise AI demand and overseas growth after topping GBP £1 million revenue.
Swift banks back scheme for faster cross-border pay
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Swift enlists over 50 banks to launch common rules for faster, clearer cross-border retail payments, with first flows live by June.
AutoRek leaders honoured at Women in Tech & Data Awards
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AutoRek's Michelle Earp and Amelia Doyle win top Women in Tech & Data Awards for marketing leadership and diversity and inclusion work.
AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?
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Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.
Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences fail
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network security
Droplet warns UK that identity-based cyber defences are failing against state-backed attackers, urging multi-layered, 'never trust' security.
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
VORTIQ-X launches runtime AI governance layer in EMEA
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physical security
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supply chain
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ai security
VORTIQ-X debuts an AI governance hypervisor in EMEA, enforcing runtime controls to meet looming EU AI Act demands on high-risk systems.
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
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Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
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data analytics
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hyperscale
IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.