SWISS GRC AND CaaS ENTER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR GRC IMPLEMENTATION
CaaS and Swiss GRC, a global provider of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, have joined forces to empower organizations across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond with a nextgeneration GRC technology and expert advisory services. This partnership is set to enhance the delivery of Swiss GRC’s GRC solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), empowering organizations with fast and efficient GRC implementation and localized deployment.
The MENA region’s growing demand for GRC solutions stems from increasingly complex regulatory frameworks, a wide range of compliance requirements, rising cybersecurity and privacy threats, and a heightened focus on organizational resilience. To meet these evolving challenges, organizations require simple, integrated solutions to empower companies and their employees to manage GRC activities more easily on a day-to-day basis.. Recognizing this, Swiss GRC has partnered with CaaS, a trusted expert in advisory and IT project execution, to
ensure smooth and effective GRC deployments across the region. CaaS’s deep understanding of the local market’s regulatory challenges and their technical expertise make them the ideal implementation partner. Through this collaboration, Swiss GRC’s GRC Toolbox— with flexible deployment options (on-premise, private cloud, or SaaS)—can be seamlessly integrated, leveraging local UAE data centers and full Arabic support to meet users’ needs and the region’s strict data residency requirements. This partnership provides businesses with both cutting-edge technology and the localized expertise needed to navigate MENA’s regulatory and cybersecurity landscape effectively.
Venkatesh Mahadevan , Co-Founder of CaaS, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “As we embark on this strategic partnership with Swiss GRC, we are not just aligning our strengths; we are setting a new standard for Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions. Together, we will empower organizations to navigate complexities with confidence, ensuring that
compliance is not just a requirement but a cornerstone of sustainable growth.”
Besfort Kuqi, CEO of Swiss GRC, highlighted why CaaS was chosen as a strategic implementation partner: “CaaS’s local expertise, combined with their deep understanding of IT and GRC projects, ensures that businesses in MENA can quickly and effectively implement our GRC Toolbox. Their ability to navigate the region’s challenges makes them the ideal partner to help our clients achieve compliance and operational resilience.”
Rajeev Dutt, General Manager MEA & APAC at Swiss GRC, added: “This partnership allows us to combine advanced technology with deep regional knowledge, empowering businesses to stay ahead of compliance challenges.”
This implementation partnership between Swiss GRC and CaaS brings together cuttingedge technology and expert local support, offering businesses in the MENA region a seamless way to implement advanced GRC solutions.
VENKATESH MAHADEVAN Co-Founder CaaS
BESFORT KUQI CEO, Swiss GRC
Emirates Transport Partners with Al Ghurair Motors at GITEX Global
to Test Hydrogen and Electric Commercial Vehicles
Emirates Transport is to begin pilot testing hydrogen and electric commercial vehicles supplied by Al Ghurair Motors as part of an all-new agreement to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced at GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest technology event, Emirates Transport and Al Ghurair Motors, agreed to collaborate on the exploration and promotion of alternative-fuel commercial vehicles.
The partnership will evaluate the feasibility of these sustainable vehicles and execute pilot projects for their use and aims to foster innovation and position the UAE as a leader in sustainable transportation technologies.
The testing of commercial hydrogen
and electric commercial vehicles by Emirates Transport is a significant development in the fuel’s usage in the UAE and a major step towards integrating hydrogen technology into the company’s national fleet.
As Emirates Transport is the UAE’s leading provider of school transport, vehicle rental and other public transport services, operating over 32,000 vehicles, introducing green fuel is a key part of its strategy, and is fully aligned with the UAE’s goal of making half of all vehicles on the road electric by 2050.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are also being promoted as an important step to reducing transport emissions and meeting the UAE’s strategic objective of reaching net zero by 2050.
Dominic Hagerty, Emirates Transport’s Chief Transport and
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Lease Officer said, the MOU represented a new era of collaboration to bring eco-friendly transport solutions to the UAE’s roads. “The research and feasibility studies that will be conducted with Al Ghurair Motors demonstrate the willingness of the two parties to align with governmental sustainability goals, contribute to policy development and set the stage for national infrastructure advancements,” he said.
Mappable Forms Partnerships with Fujairah GIS Center, Emirates Transport, and Emarat at GITEX
2024 to Expand UAE Geospatial Solutions
Mappable has formed three strategic partnerships with Fujairah GIS Center, Emirates Transport, and Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat) during GITEX 2024 in Dubai. These alliances demonstrate Mappable’s commitment to supporting the
UAE’s development by aligning its innovative solutions with the country’s strategic goals and contributing to national prosperity.
Solidifying a vision for improved infrastructure, navigation and logistics services across the UAE, the Memorandums of
Understanding (MoUs) were signed at GITEX Stage by key executives from all four parties, including His Excellency Dr.Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi, General Director of Fujairah GIS Center; Mr AbdelHamid Sba, Chairman at Emirates Transport Technology Solutions; and Mr Ali Bin Zayed, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Emarat. Under the agreements, ET, Emarat and Fujairah GIS Center will leverage Mappable’s cuttingedge geospatial technologies to enhance quality of services, operational efficiencies and customer experiences. Mappable, in its turn, is planning to expand its advanced geospatial solutions across the region in accordance to its corporate mission and capitalize on the GIS market in the GCC, which is forecasted to reach US$ 2.15 billion by 2032.
Under the MoU with Fujairah GIS center, Mappable will integrate its advanced geospatial solutions into the Сenter’s existing systems to enhance collaboration on digital maps and enrich data diversity for urban planning. This will provide end users with accurate, real-time mapping information, improving navigation and enabling access to location-based essential services across the emirate.
His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Hassan Almurshidi, General Director of Fujairah GIS Center, said, “Our cooperation with Mappable marks a significant advancement in our collaboration with the private sector to leverage advanced technologies that enhance customer experience through a wider range of services offered by the Center.”
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Huawei Showcases Intelligent Security Solutions at Security Next Congress at GITEX Global 2024
Huawei reinforced its position as a frontrunner in end-toend cybersecurity solutions at the Security Next Congress held during GITEX Global. The event, themed “Safeguarding Cyberspace Ascension in the Age of AI,” showcased Huawei’s comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities and offerings, highlighting the company’s commitment to securing the digital landscape across cloud, network, device, and storage domains.
As enterprises navigate the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, Huawei demonstrated its ability to provide robust, intelligent security solutions that safeguard digital assets in the AI era. The company’s end-to-end approach to cybersecurity was evident in the range of solutions presented, from network security to cloud
protection and ransomware defense.
Eng. Zabri Adil, representing the Permanent Secretariat of the OIC-CERT, the Computer Emergency Response Teams under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), kicked off the event with a plenary address. He presented the overall perspective of how Islamic countries globally can unite together to build norms to address future cybersecurity threats in the face of deglobalization today.
A highlight of the Security Next Congress was a panel discussion on “The Role of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI, Blockchain and Web3,” moderated by Mohammed Moteb Alosaimi, Chief Security Officer of Huawei Saudi Arabia. Other panelists included Dr. Abdullah Alharbi, CEO, Hemaya Information Security Association, Saudi Arabia,
Eng. Adel Al Mehairi, Director aeCERT, Telecommunications & Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) UAE, and Dr. Elvin Balajanov, Chairman of Board, Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organization Association. The panel discussion underscored Huawei’s thought leadership in addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges across various sectors.
Aloysius Cheang, Chief Security
Officer at Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, said, “As a global ICT leader, Huawei has developed intelligent security solutions that enable industries worldwide to embrace the intelligence era securely and efficiently. Our end-to-end offerings provide robust protection across the entire digital infrastructure, reinforcing Huawei’s status as a comprehensive cybersecurity solutions provider.”
Ericsson and e& UAE collaborate to expose 5G capabilities to application developers
Ericsson and e& United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a strategic collaboration designed to enhance access to 5G network capabilities by application developers, Hyperscale players and enterprises. The collaboration enables e& UAE to expose its advanced network capabilities via Network APIs (application programming interface), providing a more programmable and adaptable connectivity experience tailored to various application needs.
The collaboration utilizes Ericsson’s Network Exposure Function, part of the Ericsson 5G Core solution. This function facilitates seamless integration of network and platform capabilities with e& UAE CAMARA Service Exposure API layer, allowing thirdparty applications to innovate and build robust services on top of the
5G Standalone (SA) network.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in e& UAE’s journey towards programmable 5G networks and Network-asa-Service initiatives, focusing on multiple use case implementation such as Quality on Demand. This capability will be essential for use cases in sectors including media and entertainment, cloud gaming, computer vision, and remote machine control.
The integration of standardized CAMARA APIs, including Quality on Demand will allow application developers to create differentiated services that optimize user experience in real-time. Customers can expect a more stable network with enhanced latency and throughput based on their specific application requirements.
Khaled Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Core Networks
KHALED AL SUWAIDI, Senior Vice President of Core Networks and Platforms and EKOW NELSON, Vice President and Head of Global Customer Unit for e& at Ericsson Middle East and Africa
and Platforms at e& UAE, says: “Enabling developers to efficiently access our 5G network capabilities is key to fostering innovation in the UAE.”
Ekow Nelson, Vice President and Head of Global Customer Unit for e& at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, said, “Network APIs allow application developers to embed communications
capabilities more easily in consumer and enterprise solutions and enhance user experiences. As highlighted in a recent Ericsson ConsumerLab survey, 23 percent of UAE smartphone users are willing to pay premiums for enhanced connectivity experiences and generate incremental revenue growth.”
AVEVA announces two new strategic partnerships at its biggest ever AVEVA World Conference
AVEVA launches AVEVA World 2024 in Paris’ Palais des Congrès. The annual flagship software conference brings together leading industrial companies from across the globe to explore how to generate impact with cutting-edge technology. Executives from key industrial verticals including Power, Chemicals, Minerals and Food & Beverage, will be present. All with the shared aim of better utilising advanced software to drive stronger business and sustainability outcomes.
During the AVEVA World 2024 press conference, AVEVA‘s CEO, Caspar Herzberg, announced new strategic partnerships with Vulcan Energy Resources (VER) and Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC).
Vulcan Energy Resources (VER) aims to be the world’s first carbon-neutral lithium company through innovative technology. Its partnership with AVEVA will support a €1.5 billion engineering project in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley, with AVEVA providing the digital backbone. This collaboration advances
both companies’ goals of digital transformation and sustainability in industrial asset management.
VER aims at decarbonising lithium production by developing the world’s first dual lithium chemicals and renewable energy business with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. CONNECT, will be used to enhance collaboration and foster digital agility across the different project phases and industrial assets. VER will gain access to a comprehensive suite of software solutions tailored to Phase One and future phases. Core components, such as AVEVA’s Contract Risk Management (CRM) and AVEVA Asset Information Management (AIM), as well as AVEVA’s cutting-edge digital twin and Assai’s Document Control and Management system, will enable secure data sharing among multiple stakeholders including
contractors.
“This collaboration supports our commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainability throughout the lifecycle of industrial assets. By collaborating with AVEVA, Vulcan can harness the full power of CONNECT to ease collaboration and accelerate the software underpinning their ground-breaking lithium technology.” Said, Caspar Herzberg, CEO, AVEVA.
Cris Moreno, CEO of Vulcan Energy Resources, said, “This MoU marks the beginning of a promising long-term collaboration between Vulcan and AVEVA. We are delighted to have AVEVA as a key partner in delivering worldleading digital solutions for Phase One of our integrated renewable energy and ZERO CARBON LITHIUM™ Project ecosystem and beyond.”
Epson launches transformative premium lifestyle and home cinema projectors at GITEX Global 2024
Epson will surprise industry and consumers alike with its new compact, efficient and precise
Q-Series premium and EF-21 and EF-22 home entertainment devices at GITEX Global 2024 this week.
Epson is showcasing these new technology solutions — available for the first time across the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region – at the major technology event as part of its wide-ranging display of cutting-edge innovation.
Debuting regionally at GITEX Global 2024, each device offers huge opportunities for top-quality viewing. The Q-Series projectors are Epson’s new premium high-brightness laser projector lineup, namely the Q-Series 4K 3LCD Laser Projectors. By launching a professional 4K home laser projector range, Epson aims to offer compromise-free seamless integration into bright environments. Each projector comes packed with features to win over every movie, entertainment, sport or gaming enthusiast who is looking for a totally immersive experience.
Frame-by-frame, advanced features such as Dynamic Tone Mapping will enhance visual quality, while HDR10+ for the EH-QB1000 and HDR10 for the EH-QL3000 and EH-QL7000 will allow for more vivid and lifelike colours.
Epson’s EF-21 and EF-22 home projectors offer a unique cinema experience with portability, stylish
design, and high HD quality. Their seamless connectivity allows for display on walls or ceilings, making them ideal for home or travel. Part of the “EpiqVision” lineup, they support screen sizes up to 150 inches, feature built-in Google TV, and include two 5W speakers that also function as Bluetooth speakers. The EF-22 also has an adjustable
stand for versatile display options.
“Epson will highlight its Japanese heritage by showcasing our innovative tradition of visual display, led by the exclusive regional launch of the Q-Series premium and EF-21 and EF-22 home entertainment projectors,” said Suat Ozsoy, Vice President of Commercial Operations, Epson META-CWA.
