A concentrated cluster of undersea cable failures in the Red Sea has throttled internet performance across South Asia and the Gulf, forcing cloud providers and carriers to reroute traffic and leaving businesses and consumers to contend with higher latency, intermittent packet loss, and slower...
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Microsoft has warned that users of its Azure cloud may see higher-than-normal latency and intermittent disruptions after multiple undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic onto longer alternate routes while repair work and global rerouting continue. (reuters.com)...
NTT DATA’s move to create a dedicated Microsoft Cloud business unit for the Middle East, Africa and beyond marks a clear strategic bet: concentrate global Microsoft expertise, certifications and delivery muscle under a single, outcome‑focused organization to accelerate cloud modernization and...
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Dell’s push into AI-ready PCs — and Haidi Nossair’s argument that this shift is fast becoming a competitive necessity rather than an optional refresh — captures a broader industry inflection where the endpoint is again being recast as strategic infrastructure for the enterprise. The conversation...
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Microsoft has announced a significant leadership transition within its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations. Mirna Arif, who has served as the General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, will now assume the role of General Manager for the Middle East and Africa Growth Markets. In this...
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Newgen’s latest strategic expansion in the Middle East is proving that digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it’s a dynamic force reshaping entire industries. In a bold move that reinforces its longstanding commitment to innovation, Newgen is venturing deeper into the Gulf and North...
In a groundbreaking move that underscores its commitment to education and technological advancement, Microsoft Arabia in partnership with the National IT Academy (NITA) has unveiled the very first Microsoft Data Center Academy (DCA) in the Middle East. Announced during LEAP 2025, this initiative...
Multiple missiles have been launched at Iraq from Iran targeting American military facilities, according to a U.S. official.
"This morning, courageous fighters of the IRGC's Air Force launched a successful operation called Operation Martyr Soleimani, with the code 'Oh Zahra' by firing tens of...
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