Author: Akin Naphtal

Privileged Access Management (PAM) provider Delinea has launched a cloud-native foundation for its PAM solutions called the Delinea Platform. The platform offers end-to-end visibility, dynamic privilege controls and adaptive security for businesses. It provides authorisation for all identities, controlling access to critical hybrid cloud infrastructure and sensitive data, helping to reduce risk, ensure compliance and simplify security. The Delinea Platform is designed to provide a more unified approach to cybersecurity in today’s complex IT environments. Organizations can manage privileged credentials through Secret Server, administer VPN-less secure remote access and session monitoring for third-party vendors and contractors with Remote Access Service…

Capillary Technologies, a customer loyalty SaaS platform, has been recognized as a Leader in the “The Forrester WaveTM: Loyalty Technology Solutions, Q1 2023” report. The report evaluated Capillary’s Loyalty+ across 28 criteria and it received a perfect score of 5/5 in 13 categories. According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2023, “53% of B2C marketing decision-makers plan to increase their spend on loyalty technology in 2023, and economic uncertainty and scrutiny of marketing budgets has renewed marketers’ focus on the profitability of their loyalty strategies”. READ ALSO:Ericsson and Virgin Media O2 extend partnership in boost to UK’s 5G connectivity Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison…

Ericsson and Virgin Media O2 will be bringing greater 4G and 5G coverage and capacity to major cities and towns across the UK as part of a renewed network partnership agreement. The two companies have agreed a new multi-million GBP contract to deploy the latest products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Additional service upgrades and small cell solutions are included as part of the network modernization which will see Virgin Media O2 customers in major UK cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast benefit from enhanced mobile…

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Ericsson are teaming up to accelerate Indosat’s digital transformation journey and offer new digital services to customers. Through this partnership, Indosat aims to enhance its competitive advantage by leveraging digital networking opportunities such as partner ecosystems, metaverse, new business models, multichannel engagements, network slicing, monetization, contextual journeys and APIs. Ericsson’s Digital Monetization Platform (DMP), a product catalog enabled, convergent charging and billing solution, will help Indosat take advantage of these opportunities. The DMP solution empowers partners and customers to develop new business models for both consumer and enterprise users alike. It provides a way to integrate…

ZIWO, a cloud contact center solutions provider, has announced the opening of its new branch in Cairo. This comes after the company’s revenue doubled last year and is a major step towards its hyper-growth in the MENA region. ZIWO’s cloud telephony solutions are designed to help businesses improve their communication and customer service. Clients include well-known names such as Damac, Carrefour, Tabby, Floward and Deliveroo. The company’s solutions include virtual numbers, call routing and contact center software, which make it easy for businesses to manage their calls and provide excellent customer service. Renaud de Gonfréville, CEO and Co-Founder of ZIWO,…

Informatica, a leader in enterprise cloud data management, has launched its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) in the Middle East, marking the first time the platform has been made available in the region. The move includes the establishment of a new Point of Delivery (PoD) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which underlines the company’s commitment to offering local, scalable cloud-first data management services. This follows a multi-year strategic framework agreement with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) signed during GITEX Global in October 2021 to support its Data Enablement Program and provide data management services to Abu Dhabi government entities.…

Bazaara, a peer-to-peer resale fashion app that enables users to buy and sell pre-loved fashion items, has successfully raised $230,000 in its pre-seed funding round led by Flat6Labs UAE, with participation from angel investors. Bazaara aims to revolutionize the fashion industry by creating a sustainable and community-driven platform that allows users to earn money from recycling their wardrobe items. The app has gained popularity in the UAE, boasting approximately 20,000 users and over 25,000 listings worth more than $1.5 million. The company plans to expand its platform across the GCC, with a full launch in KSA scheduled for 2023. READ…

Pentera, a leading company in automated security validation, has announced its partnership with MBC GROUP, the biggest and most prominent media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration aims to pre-empt ransomware attacks and ensure continuous security validation across the enterprise. MBC’s team actively searched for a solution to regularly validate the effectiveness of their existing security infrastructure and supplement their penetration testing program. Since integrating the Pentera platform, MBC has increased its security validation frequency 10 times across its enterprise IT infrastructure. This has enabled MBC to test its security resiliency against real-world attacks,…

Schneider Electric recently held an event called Innovation Day to showcase its latest technological solutions for safe energy. Among the products on display was the Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular, which offers robust power protection in a cost-effective package, with a capacity of 50 to 250 kilowatts and 400 input voltage. The event was attended by a diverse range of professionals, including Schneider Electric clients, engineering consultants, data center managers and IT experts from the Egyptian market. According to a press release sent out on March 13th, the event was a success and provided attendees with an in-depth look at the…

Volocopter, a Germany-based urban air mobility (UAM) company, has chosen SITA as its preferred digital and IT systems partner for vertiports. SITA, an information technology provider for the air transport industry, will contribute to Volocopter’s Series E funding round and provide expertise in air transport to develop new operating standards and a digital-first passenger experience for UAM. Volocopter’s flagship product, the VoloCity electric air taxi, will offer stable, quiet and safe flights in congested megacities. The flights can be hailed via designated boarding points or vertiports, for which SITA will assist in establishing infrastructure, maintenance, flight operations, IT and customer…