TFG What's On | Issue 2

WHAT’S ON January 2025 / Issue 2

INNOVATING GROWTH: At the heart of our growth lies innovation, creating tomorrow’s possibilities today

Driving innovation to new heights, we explore cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and transformative ideas that are shaping the future of the tech landscape.

Technology That Drives Success

As we step into 2025, I am thrilled to present the second issue of TFG What’s On, your window into the latest developments at Tech First Gulf. The past year has been a journey of growth, innovation, and strategic expansion, solidifying TFG’s position as a leader in IT distribution across the MEA region.

From hosting impactful partner events to strengthening our cybersecurity, AV, and infrastructure portfolios, we have continued to push boundaries. Our presence at industry-leading platforms like GITEX, along with prestigious awards and

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recognitions, reflects our commitment to excellence. These partners place in us.

Looking ahead to 2025, TFG is gearing up for another transformative year.

We will be expanding our footprint into new markets, launching cutting-edge solutions, and enhancing our service capabilities to deliver even greater value. With technology evolving rapidly, our focus remains on empowering businesses with future-ready solutions and fostering strong partnerships that drive success.

In this issue, we bring you a roundup of our key achievements, insights from industry experts, and a glimpse into what’s next. TFG What’s On is more than a magazine—it’s a platform that bridges the gap between innovation and distribution, bringing you closer to the pulse of the industry.

Chief Editor : Dolly Lakhani, Regional Marketing Head dolly.l@techfirstgulf.com | (+971) 58 1041854 Editor

: Divya Viswanath, Digital Marketing divya.v@techfirstgulf.com | (+971) 58 256 3623

Designer

: Megha EP, Graphic Designer megha.e@techfirstgulf.com

milestones are a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust our

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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra

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LOGITECH The New MeetUp 2

Maximize your business productivity with the advanced Galaxy AI, government-grade security and powerful performance.

A next-generation AI-driven video bar designed specifically for huddle and small meeting rooms.

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WOLFVISION Revolutionizing Hybrid Workspaces:

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NETGEAR Optimizing performance & security

Hazem Mahdy (WolfVision Middle East Sales Manager) Discussing about Cynap Pure and vSolution Link Pro.

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Netgear delivers reliable networking, smart switching and advanced security to meet every business need.

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PURESTORAGE Next Generation AI Platform

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COMMVAULT where the best go to test

Take your AI to the next level with Pure. AIRI AI Infrastructure Re-Imagined, Optimized, Ready for Enterprise.

Commvault cloud cleanroom recovery: Cyber Resilience Strategies aren’t Complete Without Cleanrooms.

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H3C Next-Generation Core Switch

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ALCATEL-LUCENT-ENTERPRISE A world of opportunity

New Release: Next-Generation 400G Campus Core Switch - S10500X-G with breakthrough capability limit.

One of the world’s leading networking, communications, and cloud solutions providers.

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HUAWEI | HUAWEI eKIT Make SME Network Easier & Smarter

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RADWARE Pioneering force in Cybersecurity

eKitEngine AP361: Cost-Effective Dual-Band AX1800 Settled AP. Tech that fits, Price that Suits!

Offering state-of-the-art, AI-driven technologies designed to safeguard businesses in the Middle East.

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GROUP-IB Fight Against Cybercrime

Group-IB is a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime.

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ARCON Protecting Digital Identities

Building Next-Gen Solutions for Protecting Digital Identities. A Leading information risk-management solutions provider.

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SECEON Redefining Cybersecurity!

Seceon’s Open Threat Management (OTM) Platform consolidates multiple security functions into a single, unified solution.

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INVICTI Seceon is Redefining Cybersecurity

Seceon’s Open Threat Management (OTM) Platform consolidates multiple security functions into a single, unified solution.

The Solution

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HYTERA POC Radio & Body Worn Camera

Hytera’s Latest Poc Radios and Body-Worn Camera to Enhance Communication And Transparency.

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TP-LINK Smart Home and Wi-Fi Solutions

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HONEYWELL Meet the S1 Series

Embrace the future with our advanced smart home and networking devices.

The S1 Series cameras from Honeywell that are designed to meet the demanding requirements of hazardous and challenging environments.

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TOA Engineered for safety

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VERTIV Vertiv™ SmartRow™

The VX-3000 is a highly reliable, energy-efficient, IP-based voice alarm system certified to the European Standared EN 54-16.

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­ Logitech has launched the MeetUp 2, a next-generation AI-driven video bar designed specifically for huddle and small meeting rooms. This advanced USB camera brings cutting-edge features, including AI-powered RightSight 2 for dynamic participant framing and RightSound 2 for superior voice clarity and noise suppression. These intelligent features create equitable meeting experiences, automatically adjusting the video and audio to focus on speakers, minimize background noise, and optimize voice quality. Compatible with popular video platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, MeetUp 2 enhances collaboration with features like Zoom Rooms Smart Gallery and Microsoft Intelliframe, ensuring that all participants are equally visible. Beyond its technical prowess, Logitech emphasizes sustainability in the MeetUp 2’s design, using 62% recycled plastic, the highest percentage in its class. This eco-conscious approach reduces the product's carbon footprint by 15.5 tCO2e saving per 10,000 units*, helping companies lower their indirect emissions. The device also supports both BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and dedicated PC setups, offering versatility for various meeting configurations. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with Logitech Sync, enabling IT admins to remotely manage and monitor the device, while also

serving as a digital signage solution when not in use.

With MeetUp 2, Logitech continues to innovate at the intersection of intelligent technology and environmental responsibility.

We have also introduced Logitech Extend, a simple and efficient BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) solution designed to streamline video conferencing in Android- and BYOD-based meeting rooms. With a single USB-C cable, users can easily connect their laptops or mobile devices to the in-room video system, instantly launching meetings and sharing content without the need for additional drivers, software, or adapters. This plug-and-play functionality eliminates platform compatibility issues, making it ideal for mixed-environment organizations. Whether in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android, Zoom Rooms Appliances, or BYOD rooms, Logitech Extend provides seamless integration with Logitech’s conference cameras, such as the Rally Bar Family, offering connectivity up to 100 meters with category cabling. It also delivers up to 100W of power to connected devices, ensuring laptops and mobile devices stay charged during meetings. For IT teams, Logitech Extend integrates with Logitech Sync for remote management, allowing easy monitoring and software updates. Moreover, Logitech continues its commitment to sustainability by manufacturing Extend with a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled plastic, contributing to reduced carbon footprints. With Logitech Extend, businesses can wave goodbye to interoperability challenges and offer a straightforward, sustainable solution for hassle-free collaboration across different platforms and devices.

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Why are WolfVision Cynap Pure systems ideal for business meetings?

The Cynap Pure range—including Cynap Pure Pro, Cynap Pure, and Cynap Pure Mini—streamlines wireless collaboration in meeting rooms. These award-winning systems support BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) without needing apps, dongles, or extra software, enabling smooth content sharing from any device. This eliminates compatibility issues and ensures meetings run efficiently.

For hybrid setups, the BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) functionality stands out. Users simply connect their laptop to the Cynap and use their preferred web conferencing platform while leveraging the room's camera, microphones, and speakers. Features like annotation, whiteboarding, and a media player further enhance teamwork, whether remote or in-person.

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How does the vSolution Link Pro software benefit IT teams? vSolution Link Pro software, included for free, allows IT administrators to manage up to 5,000 devices remotely, making it perfect for organisations with multiple meeting rooms or large deployments.

Key features include: • Device monitoring: Check the status of connected WolfVision systems in real-time • Firmware updates: Update single or multiple devices simultaneously • Configuration management: Create templates to back up, restore, and deploy settings efficiently The software works locally or via cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS, offering secure, scalable access.

This ease of management saves time and costs, especially compared to competitors who charge for similar tools.

What features enhance the user experience during meetings?

The Cynap Pure range prioritises collaboration and engagement. Live Viewer Mode, for instance, streams content from the main display to participants’ devices, ensuring everyone, even in large rooms, can view shared content easily.

Interactive tools like annotation and whiteboarding are ideal for brainstorming and discussions. With models ranging from the compact Cynap Pure Mini to the advanced Cynap Pure Pro, businesses can choose the right solution for their needs.

Key Highlights: • Stream content to personal devices • All-in-one collaboration tools • App-free, dongle-free wireless presentation • Platform-agnostic BYOM functionality.

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GSM4352S 48x1G, 2x10G, 2xSFP+ Managed Switch

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GSM4328S 24x1G, 2x10G, and 2xSFP+ Managed Switch

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GSM4352

48x1G PoE+ (236W base, up to 1,440W) and 4xSFP+ Managed Switch

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SOLUTION BRIEF

AIRI AI Infrastructure Re-Imagined, Optimized, Ready for Enterprise Power your AI initiatives with the industry leading efficiency of AIRI®, NVIDIA DGX BasePOD certified AI Reference architecture that delivers enterprise level performance, simplicity and scalability.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical to being competitive in many different industries. As one of the fastest growing and largest

AIRI Technology Stack: Pure Storage FlashBlade//S™

areas of enterprise technology investment and innovation, AI supports

Pure Storage Software:

use cases in industries, ranging from healthcare and life sciences to

Purity//FB OE, Pure1®

energy, telecommunications, semiconductor and chip manufacturing, automotive, financial services, and beyond.

Management, Portworx Kubernetes Data Platform, Pure RapidFile Toolkit.

NVIDIA DGX H100, NVIDIA DGX

“Do-It-Yourself” Causes Roadblocks The IT infrastructure historically used to support legacy data science efforts can’t provide access to the right data fast enough to unleash the advantage of GPU-powered AIbased data science. Cloud is an option, but as AI projects grow to production scale, it can be cost prohibitive. Organizations are looking for solutions to enable AI simply, quickly, and cost effectively and storage is often a bottleneck.

A100, NVIDIA DGX BasePOD NVIDIA Spectrum and Quantum1 Networking NVIDIA Software: NVIDIA AI Enterprise, NVIDIA Base Command, NVIDIA NGC™, CUDA-X, Magnum IO, RAPIDS

AIRI Simplifies AI-at-scale

When implementing a DIY approach to AI infrastructure, organizations contend with a

Reduces the complexity of

variety of roadblocks, including:

integration with a proven

x Unexpected hardware expenses due to the high-performance, dedicated, and

Certified solution.

complete DGX BasePOD

optimized hardware required to successfully process each stage of the AI workflows

Data scientists can focus on

and store massive amounts of data. Legacy servers are not up to the task.

algorithms and outcomes, not

x Complex AI software can consume developer cycles spent on software stack engineering, troubleshooting, and optimization. x Long deployment times and operational complexity of AI infrastructure make achieving ROI on AI initiatives difficult at best.

infrastructure.

AI-at-scale Is an Advantage More compute = faster training More data = higher accuracy AIRI makes it simpler and faster to run multi-node training

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SOLUTION BRIEF

Uncomplicate Data Storage, Forever

Uncomplicate Your Data AIRI, a complete AI infrastructure solution, certified on the NVIDIA DGX BasePOD™ reference architecture, is the latest evolution of the industry’s first complete AI-ready infrastructure. Architected by Pure Storage® and NVIDIA, and consisting of the latest NVIDIA DGX™ systems, NVIDIA networking and Pure Storage FlashBlade//S, AIRI is a complete hardware and software solution that maximizes AI results with the industry’s most efficient scale-out storage platform. DGX BasePOD is a prescriptive AI infrastructure for enterprises, eliminating the design challenges, lengthy deployment cycle and management complexity traditionally associated with scaling AI infrastructure. DGX BasePOD certification ensures a validated, proven fullstack solution that is simple-to-use, enabling you to reap the benefits of AI right away with a fast and efficient infrastructure that meet your AI demands at enterprise scale.

Powered by NVIDIA Base Command™ software, DGX BasePOD provides the essential foundation for AI development optimized for enterprise. NVIDIA Base Command is the operating system of the DGX data center, helping organizations speed the ROI of AI. Base Command powers the DGX platform, enabling organizations to leverage the best of NVIDIA software innovation.

Enterprises can tap into the full potential of their AI infrastructure with a proven platform that includes workflow management, enterprise-grade cluster management, libraries that accelerate compute, storage architected for AI, network infrastructure, and system software optimized for running AI workloads.

FlashBlade//S is the ideal data storage platform for AI, as it was purpose-built from the ground up for modern, unstructured workloads and accelerates AI processes with the most efficient storage platform at every step of your data pipeline. A centralized data platform in a deep learning architecture increases the productivity of data scientists and makes scaling and operations simpler and more agile for the data architect.

Delivering the Next Generation AI Platform

Simplify AI Infrastructure

Maximize Efficiency and Productivity

Get Better Economics for All of Your AI Data

AIRI is a pre-validated reference

Pure Storage DirectFlash

Lower TCO by consolidating data

architecture with full stack

technology maximizes storage

silos, providing performance

integration. It can be set up,

efficiency and training

wherever needed within your AI

deployed, and managed quickly as

performance. Get higher capacity

process and providing all-flash

an end-to-end AI workflow

in a smaller physical and power

features for AI content repositories

solution. Enable your data teams to

footprint, while maximizing DGX

at disk economics. A simple and

be more productive, by spending

and storage performance.

consistent experience for all of

more time delivering insights and

Predictable high performance AI

your AI data means you can reduce

less on waiting for results or

infrastructure shortens training,

operational expenses in addition to

worrying about their infrastructure.

enables you to iterate faster, and

saving costs from efficiency and

minimizes time-to-insight.

productivity benefits.

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SOLUTION BRIEF

Uncomplicate Data Storage, Forever

Uncomplicate Your Data AIRI, a complete AI infrastructure solution, certified on the NVIDIA DGX BasePOD™ reference architecture, is the latest evolution of the industry’s first complete AI-ready infrastructure. Architected by Pure Storage® and NVIDIA, and consisting of the latest NVIDIA DGX™ systems, NVIDIA networking and Pure Storage FlashBlade//S, AIRI is a complete hardware and software solution that maximizes AI results with the industry’s most efficient scale-out storage platform. DGX BasePOD is a prescriptive AI infrastructure for enterprises, eliminating the design challenges, lengthy deployment cycle and management

Take your AI to the next level with Pure

complexity traditionally associated with scaling AI infrastructure. DGX BasePOD certification ensures a validated, proven fullstack solution that is simple-to-use, enabling you to reap the benefits of AI right away with a fast and efficient infrastructure

that meet your AI demands at enterprise scale.

Powered by NVIDIA Base Command™ software, DGX BasePOD provides the essential foundation for AI development optimized for enterprise. NVIDIA Base Command is the operating system of the DGX data center, helping organizations speed the ROI of AI. Base Command powers the DGX platform, enabling organizations to leverage the best of NVIDIA software innovation.

Enterprises can tap into the full potential of their AI infrastructure with a proven platform that includes workflow management,

enterprise-grade cluster management, libraries that accelerate compute, storage architected for AI, network infrastructure,

and system software optimized for running AI workloads.

FlashBlade//S is the ideal data storage platform for AI, as it was purpose-built from the ground up for modern, unstructured workloads and accelerates AI processes with the most efficient storage platform at every step of your data pipeline. A centralized data platform in a deep learning architecture increases the productivity of data scientists and makes scaling and operations simpler and more agile for the data architect.

Delivering the Next Generation AI Platform

Simplify AI Infrastructure

Maximize Efficiency and Productivity

Get Better Economics for All of Your AI Data

AIRI is a pre-validated reference

Pure Storage DirectFlash

Lower TCO by consolidating data

architecture with full stack

technology maximizes storage

silos, providing performance

integration. It can be set up,

efficiency and training

wherever needed within your AI

deployed, and managed quickly as

performance. Get higher capacity

process and providing all-flash

an end-to-end AI workflow

in a smaller physical and power

features for AI content repositories

solution. Enable your data teams to

footprint, while maximizing DGX

at disk economics. A simple and

be more productive, by spending

and storage performance.

consistent experience for all of

more time delivering insights and

Predictable high performance AI

your AI data means you can reduce

less on waiting for results or

infrastructure shortens training,

operational expenses in addition to

worrying about their infrastructure.

enables you to iterate faster, and

saving costs from efficiency and

minimizes time-to-insight.

productivity benefits.

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SOLUTION BRIEF

Uncomplicate Data Storage, Forever

AIRI Technology Stack AIRI represents a combination of groundbreaking solutions from two industry leaders. All-flash storage architected for AI from Pure Storage is paired with the latest AI hardware and software from NVIDIA. AIRI is optimized out-of-thebox and can seamlessly scale storage and AI compute performance, allowing organizations to begin their AI journey at any scale and grow and adapt as their needs evolve.

NVIDIA Base Command software and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software coupled with the Purity//FB Operating Environment and Pure RapidFile Toolkit provide a strong software foundation to jump-start and accelerate your AI journey.

Pure Storage: Enabling AI Success with NVIDIA Pure Storage has worked with NVIDIA to help organizations exceed expectations in their AI initiatives across a variety of industries.

The following are just a few of the areas Pure and NVIDIA have enabled AI success: x Advancing the national security mission of the United States and other nations’ intelligence agencies (private references). x Increasing data processing speeds by 2x and expanding GPU usage from 30% to 80%, maximized efficiency and management of data used to develop and train Chunkbuk Technopark’s AI models. x Accelerated genetic research and medical imaging 7x at the Center for AI in Medicine at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. x Accelerated medical image processing which increased customer satisfaction and market competitiveness at Olympus, a leading MedTech provider. x Advanced AI analysis of large data sets at NavInfo to produce real-time maps and navigation models used by car manufacturers worldwide. x Delivered significant expansion in the volume data science research projects for the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). x Accelerated EDA to support the pace of chip development where for each nanometer a die is reduced in size, the volume of data required to be processed in the development almost doubles from the prior size (private references).

Learn More AIRI from Pure Storage powered by NVIDIA accelerates and simplifies the process of deploying and running complex AI infrastructure, so our customers can focus on their core mission and discover critical insights and outcomes faster.

Explore the AIRI solution

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The frequency and sophistication of cyber threats has resulted in security leaders strengthening their organisation’s ability to prevent, withstand and recover from cyber criminals and ransomware attacks with minimal disruption or risk.

To test cyber recovery and readiness capabilities, organisations need to implement a cleanroom or isolated recovery environment (IRE) to minimise any risk of data contamination.

Providing an isolated environment where organisations are ensured a safe environment to undertake the retrieval of data from infected systems, a cleanroom is more than just a physical space. It’s a comprehensive approach to cyber recovery that

impact on the organisation. And this is exactly how we operate using Commvault Cloud Cleanroom Recovery.

Next, clean backups or unaffected copies of the data are restored in the cleanroom environment and checked to ensure the recovered data is free from malware or malicious code and has been verified for accuracy and completeness.

Since cleanroom recovery plays such a vital role in ensuring your compliance with data protection and industry standards and legislation, organisations will need to follow industry best practices, use advanced security technologies and minimise potential risks during the reintroduction process itself.

By doing so, organisations can ensure they are compliant with cybersecurity directives such as NIS2 as well as industry-specific regulations such as HIPPA, PCI DSS or DORA that specify secure data recovery capabilities as being a requirement for protecting sensitive data. At Commvault, this is imperative for our customers, as a lot of these new legislations globally are constantly coming in to force.

Cleanroom recovery is evolving fast, thanks to the integration of AI and machine learning tools that elevate the accuracy of recovery

encompasses the creation of an environment separate from the production environment, together with well-defined best practices and testing procedures that minimise the risk of further damage to your systems.

In the event of a breach, affected systems or devices are first isolated from the production network and all compromised data securely transferred to the cleanroom using encrypted channels and protocols.

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processes and automate tasks for greater speed and efficiency. Meanwhile, the emergence of cloud-based recovery solutions means organisations can now recover data directly from cloud environments and take advantage of powerful data analytics and visualisation tools that deliver deeper insights into their recovered data.

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The H3C S10500X-G Series is a high-performance Ethernet core switch engineered for the core layer of cloud computing data centers and next-gen intelligent campuses.

With its advanced Comware 7 operating system, the S10500X-G delivers exceptional reliability

With the CLOS+ architecture and midplane-free design, the S10500X-G optimizes the separation of the forwarding plane and control plane, allowing bandwidth scaling as business needs grow. Its distributed engines—control, detection, and maintenance—ensure millisecond-level High Availability (HA) and rapid failure recovery. The system's Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF 2) simplifies the network topology by virtualizing multiple switches into one logical switch, reducing complexity and offering better performance. The MDC (Multitenant Device Context) and M-LAG (Multi-chassis Link Aggregation) capabilities further enhance the switch's flexibility by allowing multiple logical switches and seamless link aggregation for improved fault tolerance.

In addition to core data center operations, the H3C S10500X-G series supports data center virtualization solutions such as VXLAN, EVB, and MP-BGP EVPN,

and security, providing a platform capable of supporting a wide range of enterprise-scale applications. Redundancy in critical components like supervisor engines, switch fabric modules, fan trays, and power supplies ensures carrier-grade reliability even under the most demanding conditions. This switch offers high-density GE, 10GE, 25GE, 40GE, 100GE, and 400GE ports, making it an ideal choice for both current and future networking requirements. It supports industry-leading technologies, including VXLAN, MDC, M-LAG, and IRF 2, providing rich network services like MPLS VPN, IPv6, embedded AC, and traffic analytics.

making it ideal for complex network topologies. Its support for IPv6 and MACsec encryption ensures robust security and future-proofing for emerging network requirements. Furthermore, the S10500X-G is designed with green technologies in mind, including energy-efficient fans, water-based paint, and optimized airflow for reduced power consumption and carbon emissions.

Overall, the H3C S10500X-G series switch is a powerful, scalable solution for data centers, offering a combination of high performance, security, and future-proof features, ensuring enterprises are equipped for the cloud-first era.

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Creating a world Where Everything Connects

A world of opportunity

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is one of the world’s leading networking, communications, and cloud solutions providers. With flexible business models in the cloud, on premises and in hybrid environments, our technology connects everything and everyone.

We create new and better ways of working together, enabling people to communicate and collaborate more effectively. All our solutions are tailored for the needs of individual organisations, whatever their size, with built-in security and limited environmental impact.

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Radware is a pioneering force in cybersecurity and application delivery solutions, offering state-of-the-art, AI-driven technologies designed to safeguard businesses in the Middle East. With a robust local presence, including a Point of Presence (PoP) in the UAE, Radware delivers customized, real-time protection to organizations across key sectors. Through innovative solutions like EPIC AI and AI SOC Xpert, Radware enhances cybersecurity, reduces operational costs, and drives faster incident resolution, enabling organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats.

1. AI-Driven Innovation: Enhancing Cybersecurity and Operational Efficiency

• EPIC AI: This next-generation AI platform uses predictive intelligence to detect, mitigate, and neutralize threats in real time. By reducing Mean Time to Remediation (MTTR), EPIC AI ensures faster threat response and minimizes the impact of security incidents.

• AI SOC Xpert: Radware’s AI SOC Xpert transforms security operations with 24/7 AI-powered managed services. It enables automated incident resolution and accelerates root cause analysis, achieving up to 95% reduction in MTTR per incident. This service eliminates the need for manual intervention by providing

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face an increasing number of AI-powered threats. Radware addresses this challenge by leveraging AI-powered algorithms and generative AI capabilities to provide real-time, precise protection. This proactive, AI-driven approach ensures businesses can neutralize threats before they escalate, offering comprehensive protection across platforms and environments.

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hands-free, AI-powered threat detection and automated responses. With instant threat resolution, organizations can address incidents swiftly and accurately, reducing the burden on security teams and improving response times.

2. Automated Security Management and Seamless Protection Across Environments Radware’s AI-driven solutions go beyond traditional security management by offering a unified platform that integrates and automates various aspects of security, compliance, and incident management. This helps businesses streamline their cybersecurity operations and ensure a consistent level of protection across all environments.

• Single-Pane-of-Glass Portal: Radware offers a centralized dashboard that provides a single-pane-of-glass experience for managing security, compliance, and incident resolution. This integrated portal simplifies security oversight and enables organizations to maintain continuous protection across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.

• Automated Incident Response: Radware’s AI-powered platforms automatically detect and mitigate threats without human intervention. This hands-free approach dramatically reduces the time spent on manual processes, freeing up valuable resources while improving security efficiency. Automated responses also ensure more accurate threat remediation, reducing the risk of errors and enhancing operational agility.

3. Local Commitment to the Middle East: UAE Point of Presence Radware’s Point of Presence (PoP) in the UAE is a testament to its commitment to the Middle East market. By investing in local infrastructure, Radware ensures low-latency, real-time protection and provides tailored solutions that address the region’s unique security challenges. This local presence not only strengthens service delivery but also enables Radware to offer rapid support, ensuring customers experience minimal disruption and maximum protection.

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Conclusion:

4. Reducing Overhead, Optimizing Resources Radware’s AI-driven solutions significantly reduce the overhead associated with traditional security management. By automating routine tasks and threat responses, organizations can minimize their reliance on extensive security teams, optimizing both human and financial resources.

• Fewer Staffing Needs: With automated security management through AI SOC Xpert and EPIC AI, Radware allows organizations to reduce their reliance on manual intervention. This lowers staffing costs and frees up internal resources to focus on strategic business objectives.

Radware’s cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions such as EPIC AI and AI SOC Xpert offer businesses in the Middle East a proactive, efficient, and automated approach to cybersecurity. With a dedicated Point of Presence (PoP) in the UAE, Radware ensures tailored, localized support while delivering real-time protection across diverse IT environments.

By automating threat detection, incident response, and compliance, Radware enables organizations to reduce overhead, improve operational efficiency, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Fight AI with AI—Radware provides businesses with the intelligence and tools needed to secure their digital future and streamline their security operations.

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Group-IB offers a truly next-generation Unified Risk Platform (URP) for infrastructure-wide cybersecurity through a single, convenient interface. This platform enables businesses to build a secure cyber environment through intelligence-driven technologies and expert-led services. It proactively protects organizations’ critical infrastructure from attacks while continuously monitoring the network for potentially dangerous behavior.

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Group-IB's strong portfolio of cybersecurity and investigation capabilities allows the company to act as a key partner to some of the world’s most powerful anti-crime and law enforcement bodies, including EUROPOL, INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, and other regional agencies.

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Founded in 2015, Seceon has quickly become a leader in providing automated cybersecurity solutions, helping organizations stay ahead of ever-evolving threats. With over 8,800 organizations and 640+ MSSPs worldwide, Seceon has built a reputation for offering an integrated approach to threat management.

A Unified Approach to Cybersecurity Seceon’s Open Threat Management (OTM) Platform consolidates multiple security functions into a single, unified solution. This integration reduces inefficiencies and eliminates gaps that hackers often exploit. With its advanced AI and machine learning capabilities, Seceon offers a seamless platform for threat detection, response, and compliance management, ensuring businesses of all sizes stay secure.

Key Features of Seceon’s Platform aiSIEM: Seceon’s aiSIEM provides comprehensive, gapless cybersecurity by ingesting telemetry and enhancing it with real-time threat intelligence. The platform proactively detects and contains threats, reducing SOC operational costs by over 80% while ensuring full transparency and contextual awareness for every alert.

Award-Winning Innovation Seceon’s commitment to excellence has earned it numerous accolades. In 2024, the company was honored with the “Best Cybersecurity Platform of the Year” award at the 9th Edition CISO Conclave & Awards.

Additionally, Seceon won the Top 5 Channel Favorite Vendor award at the SME Channel Accelerator Awards, highlighting its growing influence in the cybersecurity community.

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aiSIEM-CGuard: Seceon’s aiSIEM-CGuard manages cloud and SaaS security posture, applying threat intelligence to detect compromises and automate real-time responses, ensuring risk reduction and compliance. aiSecurity Score360: This feature scans and assesses diverse attack surfaces, prioritizing risks and offering actionable insights via an interactive dashboard.

aiSecurity BI360: With BI360, partners can use preset compliance frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, making compliance reporting and planning easier and more efficient.

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P5 Series: The Latest PoC Radio, Featuring Reliable and Simple Operation

SC780 & SC880: New Smart Body-Worn Camera to Guard the Truth

The P5 Series is a powerful Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio that leverages PTT technology over cellular networks to provide nationwide coverage and enhanced communication efficiency.

Designed for professionals in security, logistics, transportation, and urban management, it combines exceptional PTT performance with advanced data capabilities.

Complementing the P5 series, the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) is a wearable audio, video, or photographic recording system. Used by police officers to record daily routines and evidence, BWCs help prevent and resolve controversial complaints, improving transparency and accountability. They are also employed by fire-fighting departments, ambulance services, prison staff, security officers, healthcare workers, railway workers, traffic wardens, and parking attendants.

The P5 series is user-friendly, with a group switch knob and quick group function for easy switching between communication groups. It is built to last, rated IP68 for dust-tight and water-resistant performance, and can withstand drops from up to 1.5 meters.

Audio quality is outstanding with 3-watt output power and advanced noise cancellation, ensuring clear communication even in noisy environments. The 4000mAh battery provides up to 36 hours of operation, ideal for extended shifts and demanding tasks.

Also, equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC), P50 Pro enables quick and secure pairing with other NFC-enabled devices.

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Hytera's latest BWC models, the Smart 4G Body Camera SC780 and the Smart 5G Body Camera SC880, are rated IP68. The SC880 also offers 4K video quality. They capture every detail with a super-long pre-recording buffer and high-power infrared lights, ensuring clear recordings even in full darkness and emergency situations.

Quick ID information switching via RFID card and a built-in backup battery ensure uninterrupted recording during battery replacements. Integrated with PTT technology, high-power speakers, and AI-based noise cancellation, these bodycams ensure clear communication in noisy environments.

Reliable Solutions for Modern Professional Needs In conclusion, the P5 series and Hytera's body-worn cameras are indispensable tools that significantly enhance communication efficiency, improve transparency, and ensure accountability. Whether you're managing a large fleet, coordinating a security detail, or overseeing city services, these cutting-edge technologies offer the reliability and effectiveness needed to meet the demands of modern professional environments. Trust Hytera to empower your team with the best communication and transparency solutions available.

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Introducing the S1 Series cameras from Honeywell that are designed to meet the demanding requirements of hazardous and challenging environments. These explosion-proof cameras are ideal for onshore, offshore, marine, and heavy industrial installations. The S1 Series offers a range of features that ensure superior image quality, robust performance, and enhanced security.

One of the standout models in the S1 Series is the HCS1WZ4X18. This camera is equipped with a 1/2.8” CMOS image sensor that delivers 4MP resolution, providing clear and detailed images. The camera supports both NTSC and PAL video standards and features a progressive scanning system. With a minimum illumination of 0.01 lux in color and 0.001 lux in black and white (with IR on), the HCS1WZ4X18 ensures excellent performance even in low-light conditions.

The camera's wide dynamic range (WDR) of 120 dB and 2D/3D digital noise reduction (DNR) further enhance image quality by compensating for varying lighting conditions and reducing noise. The HCS1WZ4X18 also offers an 18x optical zoom and a 16x digital zoom, allowing users to focus on specific areas with great precision. The lens has a focal length range of 5.3 to 79.5mm and an aperture

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In terms of functionality, the HCS1WZ4X18 supports auto and manual focus control, privacy masking for up to five areas, and defog capabilities.

The camera also features digital image stabilization, which helps maintain image clarity in environments with vibrations or movement. Local storage is supported through a built-in micro SD card slot, with a capacity of up to 256GB.

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Honeywell's S1 Series cameras are a reliable choice for industries that require robust and high-performance surveillance solutions. These cameras not only offer advanced imaging and functionality but also ensure durability and security in the most challenging environments. Whether for monitoring critical infrastructure, industrial processes, or ensuring safety in hazardous areas, the S1 Series cameras provide the necessary features and performance to meet these demands.

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Case study

Vertiv™ SmartRow™ Boosts the Uptime of Kenya's Motor Vehicle Registration System Background The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) established in 2012, aims to harmonize the operations of key road transport departments in Kenya. In order to process all vehicle registrations, licensing, and digital processes efficiently, they required a highly available and easily manageable data center. Vertiv supplied the Vertiv SmartRow solution for a disaster recovery site, which received such positive feedback from the customer that they decided to build their new main data center on the same platform.

Key Challenges As part of their digital transformation strategy, NTSA underwent a renovation that involved resizing the existing rooms in the main building/block, moving away from traditional bricks-and-mortar IT infrastructure. They needed a streamlined infrastructure capable of supporting the existing and increasing demand for compute power, enabling them to provide high-quality customer service for driving licenses, vehicle registrations, and real-time road safety monitoring.

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The Solution Vertiv provided a comprehensive solution, including 10 racks with a power capacity of 7 kW per rack, 20 monitored PDUs, 2x 80 kVA monolithic Liebert® EXS UPS, a redundant Liebert CRV in-row cooling system with a capacity of 3x 35 kW, Vertiv™ Environet Alert, and presales design and customer consultancy. Additionally, Vertiv implemented a complete safety and security system integrated with Vertiv SmartRow and RDU environmental monitoring, which included fire and access control.

The manufacturing time for the solution was 8 weeks, and the deployment time, which included turnkey civil work such as DC and UPS room renovation, false ceiling installation, fire-rated wall paints, and fire-rated doors, was also 8 weeks.

One interesting fact is that a 6 rack disaster recovery system was built on the Vertiv SmartRow platform. Furthermore, the customer's decision to standardize their primary data center on the SmartRow platform resulted in high system availability, improved speed, efficiency, and reliability.

“Vertiv™ SmartRow™ reduces stress on our staff by providing them with a highly reliable and more predictable system.”

- Nashon Kondiwa, Deputy Director, ICT and Innovation NTSA

About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs.

Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers , communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com. www.techfirstgulf.com 67

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