# Tech1UAE

> Managed IT Support, Cybersecurity & Cloud Solutions in Dubai


## Posts

- [Submer to spotlight sovereign AI infra challenges at DCD Connect | MENA 2026](https://tech1.ae/submer-to-spotlight-sovereign-ai-infra-challenges-at-dcd-connect-mena-2026/): Submer, a full-stack AI and HPC data centre infrastructure provider, will join industry leaders at DCD Connect MENA 2026, taking place on 26–27 October at Grand Hyatt Dubai, to discuss the infrastructure strategies needed to advance sovereign AI across the…
- [[Launched] Generally Available: Item Level Recovery for Azure VMs with Premium SSDv2 and Ultra Disks in Azure Backup](https://tech1.ae/launched-generally-available-item-level-recovery-for-azure-vms-with-premium-ssdv2-and-ultra-disks-in-azure-backup/): Azure Backup now supports Item-Level Recovery (ILR) for Azure virtual machines using Premium SSD v2 and Ultra disks with both 512 byte and 4KB logical sector sizes. You can now recover individual files and folders from your Azure VMs with…
- [Inside the LiteLLM 1.107.0 supply chain compromise: Credential theft through Python startup hooks](https://tech1.ae/inside-the-litellm-1-107-0-supply-chain-compromise-credential-theft-through-python-startup-hooks/): In this article Attack overview Technical detailsMitigation and protection guidanceIndicators of compromiseReferencesLearn More On October 21, 2026, a compromised LiteLLM 1.107.0 release was published to the Python Package Index (PyPI) and distributed through official container images. The malicious package added…
- [Business Email Compromise in the UAE: How Invoice Fraud Works and How to Stop It](https://tech1.ae/business-email-compromise-invoice-fraud-uae/): How business email compromise and invoice fraud work, the warning signs, and the technical and process controls that stop them.
- [Managed IT Services vs In-House IT: What Suits a UAE Business?](https://tech1.ae/managed-it-vs-in-house-it-uae/): Should a UAE business hire an in-house IT person or use a managed IT provider? A practical comparison, plus when co-managed IT makes sense.
- [Microsoft 365 Security Checklist for UAE Businesses](https://tech1.ae/microsoft-365-security-checklist-uae/): A practical 12-point checklist to secure your Microsoft 365 tenant, from MFA and Conditional Access to email protection, backups and UAE data protection.
- [How to Choose an IT Support Company in Dubai: 10 Questions to Ask](https://tech1.ae/how-to-choose-it-support-company-dubai/): Ten questions to ask before you choose an IT support company in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, from patching and MFA to backups, on-site cover and pricing.
- [Six arrested after Dubai resident loses years of savings in online shopping scam](https://tech1.ae/six-arrested-after-dubai-resident-loses-years-of-savings-in-online-shopping-scam/): Dubai Police arrested six suspects in connection with a bank fraud scheme that used a fake online shopping website to gather card details and steal money from victims' accounts.Police said the investigation and arrests followed complaints from victims who noticed…
- [Mediclinic Middle East and Commure collaborate to advance AI-enabled clinical care in the UAE](https://tech1.ae/mediclinic-middle-east-and-commure-collaborate-to-advance-ai-enabled-clinical-care-in-the-uae/): Mediclinic Middle East and Commure marked their collaboration during the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, highlighting their work to advance the use of Ambient Artificial Intelligence (AI) in clinical care, with a shared focus on using technology to support…
- [Ericsson ConsumerLab: AI agents to transform digital life for UAE smartphone users by 2030](https://tech1.ae/ericsson-consumerlab-ai-agents-to-transform-digital-life-for-uae-smartphone-users-by-2030/): AI agents could become significant new invisible network users by the end of the decade, with 63 percent of smartphone users in the UAE expected to delegate everyday tasks to AI agents by 2030, according to new Ericsson ConsumerLab report.…
- [The limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 bundle is now available in the UAE](https://tech1.ae/the-limited-edition-rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-is-now-available-in-the-uae/): ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently announced that the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle is now available in the UAE for AED 10,999 through the ASUS UAE eShop and participating retailers. Celebrating two decades of ROG, the collection brings…
- [PNY brings enterprise-grade computing power to Dubai AI Festival](https://tech1.ae/pny-brings-enterprise-grade-computing-power-to-dubai-ai-festival/): PNY Technologies recently announced its participation in the Dubai AI Festival, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 26–27. PNY is hosting the space alongside regional partners Infiniarc and Kerno to run its heaviest enterprise infrastructure live.…
- [Cisco study: UAE cyber defence advances, but visibility and coordination gaps remain](https://tech1.ae/cisco-study-uae-cyber-defence-advances-but-visibility-and-coordination-gaps-remain/): UAE organisations are adopting AI-powered security at pace and seeing clear improvements in how quickly they detect and respond to threats, according to new research from Cisco. However, the findings show that organisational factors, including how teams coordinate and how…
- [Everpure introduces new data management capabilities to support production AI at scale](https://tech1.ae/everpure-introduces-new-data-management-capabilities-to-support-production-ai-at-scale/): Everpure has announced new platform capabilities designed to help enterprises overcome data management challenges as they move Artificial Intelligence from pilot projects into production. The enhancements focus on providing AI agents with secure access to enterprise data, improving inference performance…
- [Nutanix expands AI ecosystem with NVIDIA, Supermicro and Netris to accelerate production AI](https://tech1.ae/nutanix-expands-ai-ecosystem-with-nvidia-supermicro-and-netris-to-accelerate-production-ai/): Nutanix has announced expanded collaborations with NVIDIA, Supermicro and Netris to help enterprises and service providers deploy and scale production AI more efficiently. The initiatives focus on improving infrastructure performance for Agentic AI, simplifying private AI inference and enabling multitenant…
- [Intelligent CIO Middle East opens nominations for Intelligent 100](https://tech1.ae/intelligent-cio-middle-east-opens-nominations-for-intelligent-100/): Intelligent CIO Middle East, published by Intelligent Global Media, has announced the opening of nominations for Intelligent 100, an initiative designed to recognise and showcase 100 technology leaders who are shaping the future of enterprise IT and Digital Transformation across…
- [PHP2Shell: The Biggest Risk Is the PHP You Don’t Know You’re Running](https://tech1.ae/php2shell-the-biggest-risk-is-the-php-you-dont-know-youre-running/): Critical PHP vulnerabilities demand urgent patching, but the biggest risk may lie in systems organizations don't even know are running PHP. From forgotten web applications to unsupported appliances, hidden dependencies can leave organizations exposed long after the headlines fade. The…
- [AI-driven, large-scale nation-state campaign using ARTEX enables supply chain compromise](https://tech1.ae/ai-driven-large-scale-nation-state-campaign-using-artex-enables-supply-chain-compromise/): In this article What’s happeningWhat is ARTEX?Mitigation and protection guidanceReferencesLearn more As early as September 2026, Storm-0940, a China-state aligned actor, used the agentic AI penetration testing framework ARTEX to automate attacks targeting hundreds of organizations globally across a broad…
- [Announcing: Choose Your Own Telephony (CYOT) for Microsoft Entra](https://tech1.ae/announcing-choose-your-own-telephony-cyot-for-microsoft-entra/): What and whyStarting October 30, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will make the Choose Your Own Telephony Provider experience available. This feature enables organizations to use a supported third-party telecommunications provider for SMS and voice authentication
- [More than 10 million developers are building on Cloudflare](https://tech1.ae/more-than-10-million-developers-are-building-on-cloudflare/): Cloudflare has announced that more than 10 million developers are now building applications on its platform, up from 7.4 million in the previous quarter. The growth comes as AI agents reshape software development and drive demand for cloud infrastructure capable…
- [Veeam launches global Sovereign Service Providers Program to strengthen data control and resilience](https://tech1.ae/veeam-launches-global-sovereign-service-providers-program-to-strengthen-data-control-and-resilience/): Veeam has launched its Sovereign Service Providers Program to help organisations address growing data sovereignty requirements through qualified local service providers. The initiative combines Veeam’s data protection and recovery technologies with regional expertise in data residency, governance and regulatory compliance,…
- [ServiceNow advances enterprise AI governance with AI Passport and expanded control capabilities](https://tech1.ae/servicenow-advances-enterprise-ai-governance-with-ai-passport-and-expanded-control-capabilities/): ServiceNow has introduced AI Passport, a new solution designed to verify and enforce the permissions of first- and third-party AI agents in real time. Alongside expanded capabilities within its Super Intelligence Control Tower, the company aims to help organisations discover…
- [Ankabut’s vision for AI-native education](https://tech1.ae/ankabuts-vision-for-ai-native-education/): Ankabut is evolving beyond its traditional role as a national research and education network to become a key enabler of the UAE’s AI ambitions. Adli Dehelia, Executive Director, Service Development, Ankabut, discusses the organisation’s transformation and its vision for AI-native…
- [Ceramfix Reduces Vulnerability Remediation Time by 95% with Action1](https://tech1.ae/ceramfix-reduces-vulnerability-remediation-time-by-95-with-action1/): Discover how Ceramfix achieved 95%+ critical patch compliance, reduced vulnerability remediation time by 95%, and cut vulnerabilities by over 50% with Action1. The post Ceramfix Reduces Vulnerability Remediation Time by 95% with Action1 first appeared on Action1.
- [Qualys unveils TruRisk Eliminate 2.0 with TruConfidence to power Autonomous RemOps](https://tech1.ae/qualys-unveils-trurisk-eliminate-2-0-with-truconfidence-to-power-autonomous-remops/): QConfidence, a new remediation intelligence and orchestration engine that powers Qualys’ vision for Autonomous RemOps, a new category for the frontier AI era. Built on Qualys’ extensive experience of deploying hualys, a pioneer of cloud-native cyber-risk management, has announced TruRisk…
- [SandboxAQ expands Switch AI to give enterprises greater choice, control and accountability across their Agentic AI workforce](https://tech1.ae/sandboxaq-expands-switch-ai-to-give-enterprises-greater-choice-control-and-accountability-across-their-agentic-ai-workforce/): SandboxAQ has announced an expansion of its Switch AI offering, giving companies greater choice and control as they adopt and scale AI agents. Building on its open-source Switch Rooms offering, which brings people and AI agents together with shared, company-controlled…
- [Agents are your newest insiders. Security must move at their speed. ](https://tech1.ae/agents-are-your-newest-insiders-security-must-move-at-their-speed/): Agents are rapidly becoming part of how work gets done. They can support a range of activities from writing code and researching products to analyzing revenue, processing expenses, and acting across the systems that run the business. To be most…
- [Veeam Intelligent ResOps for Microsoft 365 helps customers safely use AI, cut storage costs and recover with precision](https://tech1.ae/veeam-intelligent-resops-for-microsoft-365-helps-customers-safely-use-ai-cut-storage-costs-and-recover-with-precision/): Veeam has launched Intelligent ResOps for Microsoft 365, giving organisations greater visibility into AI agents, sensitive data and protection gaps to support safer AI adoption, improve compliance and enable more precise recovery. Veeam Software, a Data and AI Trust company,…
- [BMC Helix to explore enterprise AI and automation at Dubai roadshow](https://tech1.ae/bmc-helix-to-explore-enterprise-ai-and-automation-at-dubai-roadshow/): BMC Helix, a leading AI-powered ServiceOps company, will host its annual roadshow for enterprise IT leaders, customers, partners and technology leaders at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 22 October. The company’s senior leadership team will share practical…
- [Managing open-weight model risk in enterprise deployments](https://tech1.ae/managing-open-weight-model-risk-in-enterprise-deployments/): The growing AI landscape is giving enterprises more choice in how they build, customize, and deploy increasingly capable models. Open-weight models are an important part of that landscape. They give enterprises access to model weights and greater flexibility to inspect,…
- [Microsoft, Core42 and Open Innovation AI advance MDASH cybersecurity rollout across UAE government](https://tech1.ae/microsoft-core42-and-open-innovation-ai-advance-mdash-cybersecurity-rollout-across-uae-government/): Microsoft’s MDASH technology is moving into phased government adoption in the UAE, combining AI-powered software vulnerability detection with sovereign cloud infrastructure and a national testing programme designed to strengthen the security of critical public services. Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security…
- [Best Vulnerability Remediation Tools & Software in 2026](https://tech1.ae/best-vulnerability-remediation-tools-software-in-2026/): Looking for the best vulnerability remediation software? Read our 2026 guide comparing the top automated tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, and third-party apps for MSPs and enterprises. The post Best Vulnerability Remediation Tools & Software in 2026 first appeared on…
- [How to Reduce MTTR: A Practical Guide for Patching, Vulnerability Remediation, and Software Incidents](https://tech1.ae/how-to-reduce-mttr-a-practical-guide-for-patching-vulnerability-remediation-and-software-incidents/): Learn how to reduce MTTR (mean time to remediate) with practical strategies for patching, vulnerability remediation, and software incidents. Discover how to measure MTTR, identify bottlenecks across the five lifecycle stages, and use automation to shorten the path from detection…
- [What is MTBF? Mean Time Between Failures for IT and Software Systems](https://tech1.ae/what-is-mtbf-mean-time-between-failures-for-it-and-software-systems/): Learn what MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) means for IT systems. Discover how to calculate it using Windows Event Logs, distinguish it from MTTR, and improve endpoint reliability. The post What is MTBF? Mean Time Between Failures for IT and…
- [Dubai Municipality deploys IBM Maximo to manage more than 350,000 city assets](https://tech1.ae/dubai-municipality-deploys-ibm-maximo-to-manage-more-than-350000-city-assets/): Dubai Municipality has strengthened its enterprise asset management ecosystem through IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.1, integrating more than 350,000 assets with enterprise systems to improve lifecycle management, maintenance, investment planning and the sustainability of city services. Dubai Municipality has advanced…
- [Why the UAE is well placed to build AI-ready healthcare from the ground up](https://tech1.ae/why-the-uae-is-well-placed-to-build-ai-ready-healthcare-from-the-ground-up/): With its modern healthcare infrastructure and ambitious digital transformation agenda, the UAE is well positioned to build an AI-ready healthcare ecosystem. Samir Akel, Regional Vice President, Emerging Markets at Nintex, explains why workflow orchestration and governance will be critical to…
- [SolarWinds unveils Avior, bringing deterministic, Agentic AI to Enterprise IT](https://tech1.ae/solarwinds-unveils-avior-bringing-deterministic-agentic-ai-to-enterprise-it/): SolarWinds has launched Avior, a goal-oriented Agentic AI system designed to help IT teams automate operational tasks, manage risk and improve resilience across complex hybrid IT environments, with human oversight and auditable controls. SolarWinds, a leading provider of AI-powered observability,…
- [Nutanix and NetApp let enterprises modernise virtualisation on existing storage](https://tech1.ae/nutanix-and-netapp-let-enterprises-modernise-virtualisation-on-existing-storage/): Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing and AI platform company, is expanding the infrastructure choices available to customers with a new solution that combines Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI), including the Nutanix AHV hypervisor, with NetApp ONTAP storage. Planned for…
- [Etisalat UAE and DataRobot deepens strategic partnership to advance sovereign agentic AI](https://tech1.ae/etisalat-uae-and-datarobot-deepens-strategic-partnership-to-advance-sovereign-agentic-ai/): Etisalat UAE and DataRobot announced the extension of their strategic partnership through a new multi-year agreement focused on building, operating and governing an agentic AI workforce across Etisalat UAE’s business units. The agreement builds on Etisalat UAE’s wider ambition to…
- [[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Site Recovery Support for Azure ARC-enabled Windows VMWare/Physical servers](https://tech1.ae/launched-generally-available-azure-site-recovery-support-for-azure-arc-enabled-windows-vmware-physical-servers/): Azure Site Recovery (ASR) now supports disaster recovery for Azure ARC-enabled Windows VMWare virtual machines and on-premise physical servers. Customers can protect ARC-managed machines with ASR while continuing to use Azure ARC for governance, inventory
- [October 2026 Vulnerability Digest Recording](https://tech1.ae/october-2026-vulnerability-digest-recording/): Watch this webinar recording to learn about patches for Microsoft vulnerabilities from Patch Tuesday and third-party vulnerabilities from October 2026. The post October 2026 Vulnerability Digest Recording first appeared on Action1.
- [Bybit expands beyond crypto as CEO outlines next phase of financial platform](https://tech1.ae/bybit-expands-beyond-crypto-as-ceo-outlines-next-phase-of-financial-platform/): Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou has outlined the latest stage of the company’s expansion from a crypto exchange into The New Financial Platform, highlighting new products and collaborations across traditional and digital markets. The updates were presented during Bybit’s…
- [Critical GitLab Vulnerability (CVE-2026-97229) Puts Software Supply Chains at Risk](https://tech1.ae/critical-gitlab-vulnerability-cve-2026-97229-puts-software-supply-chains-at-risk/): GitLab has released emergency patches for CVE-2026-97229, a critical remote code execution vulnerability with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0. The implications extend well beyond a compromised server. The post Critical GitLab Vulnerability (CVE-2026-97229) Puts Software Supply Chains at Risk…
- [The hidden network: Inside the phishing infrastructure ecosystem powering global cybercrime](https://tech1.ae/the-hidden-network-inside-the-phishing-infrastructure-ecosystem-powering-global-cybercrime/): In this article Uncovering the shadow world of a phishing kit ecosystemStorm-3119: YAM Store, the power brokerStorm-2990: The Iron Man System phishing kitDownstream activity from Storm-2990 phishing kitsMitigation and protection guidanceMicrosoft Defender detections Over the past year, Microsoft uncovered a…
- [Khazna Data Centers and Siemens sign MoU to explore next-gen AI data centre technologies](https://tech1.ae/khazna-data-centers-and-siemens-sign-mou-to-explore-next-gen-ai-data-centre-technologies/): Khazna Data Centers, a global leader in critical AI infrastructure, and Siemens, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a technical relationship to advance the infrastructure required for the next generation of AI data centres. The agreement…
- [October 2026 Patch Tuesday Brief: What Sysadmins Should Patch First and Verify Next](https://tech1.ae/october-2026-patch-tuesday-brief-what-sysadmins-should-patch-first-and-verify-next/)
- [October 2026 Patch Tuesday: CISO Executive Summary](https://tech1.ae/october-2026-patch-tuesday-ciso-executive-summary/): This CISO-focused summary highlights the vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure risks that should take priority for remediation following Microsoft’s October 2026 Patch Tuesday release. The post October 2026 Patch Tuesday: CISO Executive Summary first appeared on Action1.
- [Patch Tuesday October 2026](https://tech1.ae/patch-tuesday-october-2026/): In this issue: October 2026 Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft, featuring zero-day vulnerabilities and critical security flaws. The post Patch Tuesday October 2026 first appeared on Action1.
- [du paves way for 6G with world’s first commercial end-to-end U6GHz connectivity](https://tech1.ae/du-paves-way-for-6g-with-worlds-first-commercial-end-to-end-u6ghz-connectivity/): du has announced the launch of what it describes as the world’s first commercial end-to-end U6GHz connectivity service, using commercially available customer premises equipment (CPE) on its live 5G+ network. The achievement establishes a foundation for a new generation of…
- [Vulnerability Digest October 2026 – Third-Party Updates](https://tech1.ae/vulnerability-digest-october-2026-third-party-updates/): In this issue: Third-party vulnerabilities in web browsers, Adobe, Cisco, Check Point, Apple, Fortinet, GitLab, ConnectWise, WordPress, and many more. The post Vulnerability Digest October 2026 – Third-Party Updates first appeared on Action1.
- [Cognizant’s blueprint for agentic AI](https://tech1.ae/cognizants-blueprint-for-agentic-ai/): As enterprises accelerate their adoption of agentic AI, questions around governance, trust, data sovereignty and measurable business outcomes are becoming increasingly important. In an interview with Intelligent CIO Middle East, Babak Hodjat, Chief AI Officer of Cognizant, discusses the barriers…
- [Why early water decisions matter for long-term data centre resilience](https://tech1.ae/why-early-water-decisions-matter-for-long-term-data-centre-resilience/): As governments ask tougher questions about data centre water use, the pressure is on to address it earlier in development. Moorthy Palanivelu, Head of Data Centres & Hydrogen Generation, EMEA, Envirogen Group, explains why site-wide water planning needs to sit…
- [Through an Ethical Hacker’s Eyes: How Unpatched CVEs Become Breaches](https://tech1.ae/through-an-ethical-hackers-eyes-how-unpatched-cves-become-breaches/): See how unpatched CVEs become breaches. Ethical hacker Terry Cutler and Action1 Field CTO Gene Moody reveal how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and how faster patching reduces risk. The post Through an Ethical Hacker’s Eyes: How Unpatched CVEs Become Breaches first…
- [Post-quantum authentication: Why organizations should start testing certificate ecosystems now](https://tech1.ae/post-quantum-authentication-why-organizations-should-start-testing-certificate-ecosystems-now/): In this article Why post-quantum authentication presents a different challengeWhy organizations should begin preparing nowMicrosoft's perspective on readinessTesting the future certificate ecosystemExpanding end-to-end testingWhat organizations can do todayLooking aheadLearn more Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) planning often focuses on protecting encrypted data,…
- [Cloudflare launches Monetization Gateway beta to enable usage-based payments for AI agents](https://tech1.ae/cloudflare-launches-monetization-gateway-beta-to-enable-usage-based-payments-for-ai-agents/): Cloudflare has announced the closed beta of Monetization Gateway, enabling businesses to charge AI agents for access to websites, APIs, MCP tools and datasets using HTTP 402 and the x402 payment protocol. Cloudflare has announced the closed beta of Cloudflare…
- [The next phase of enterprise AI](https://tech1.ae/the-next-phase-of-enterprise-ai/): At AI Everything Abu Dhabi, Aarti Mohan, Vice President – Business Development, Middle East and Africa, Oracle, discusses what is holding back production deployments, the rise of agentic AI and why cost, culture, governance and sovereignty will increasingly shape enterprise…
- [3 lessons from frontier AI vulnerability research](https://tech1.ae/3-lessons-from-frontier-ai-vulnerability-research/): In this article Shift 1. From frontier capability to scaleShift 2. From token consumption to reasoning economicsShift 3. Validation and remediation as a continuous learning loopTransferring security research to help open source projectsOpen-source vulnerability reporting snapshotMeasured costs of automated validationFORGE…
- [CISO perspectives on managing vulnerability risks in the age of AI](https://tech1.ae/ciso-perspectives-on-managing-vulnerability-risks-in-the-age-of-ai/): Most of what has been written about AI and vulnerability management focuses on speed: how much faster frontier AI models can scan code, find weaknesses, design patches, and build exploits than any human team. That part is true, and it…
- [Nearly 1,000 Patches in a Month: Why the Old Patching Model Is Breaking Down](https://tech1.ae/nearly-1000-patches-in-a-month-why-the-old-patching-model-is-breaking-down/): Vulnerability discovery is beginning to outpace many organizations’ ability to assess and remediate what is being found. The challenge is no longer simply deploying patches. It is deciding what matters most, acting before exploitation, and doing so without disrupting critical…
- [Cloudflare launches Basin to simplify enterprise data analytics](https://tech1.ae/cloudflare-launches-basin-to-simplify-enterprise-data-analytics/): Cloudflare has launched Basin, an open, serverless data platform designed to help developers and enterprises collect, store, catalogue and analyse data without managing dedicated infrastructure, becoming locked into a single vendor or paying data transfer fees. Cloudflare has launched Basin,…
- [Preparing governments for an era of interconnected cyber risk](https://tech1.ae/preparing-governments-for-an-era-of-interconnected-cyber-risk/): According to this year’s Microsoft Digital Defense Report, government agencies and services were the sector most impacted by cyber threats in 2026, accounting for 27% of observed activity, up from 17% in 2025. Governments are also the most frequently targeted…
- [Insights from the 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report ](https://tech1.ae/insights-from-the-2026-microsoft-digital-defense-report/): Every year, the Microsoft Digital Defense Report gives us an opportunity to step back from individual threats and look broadly at what Microsoft’s security and threat intelligence teams are seeing. Today, we released the 2026 Report, which reflects a security…
- [Action1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://tech1.ae/action1-doubles-endpoint-coverage-at-no-cost-for-cybersecurity-awareness-month/): Founder-led cybersecurity company backs OpenAI’s collective cyber defense call by helping everyone protect 2X the endpoints from vulnerabilities. The post Action1 Doubles Endpoint Coverage at No Cost for Cybersecurity Awareness Month first appeared on Action1.
- [​​Secure what’s next: Your guide to Microsoft Security at Microsoft Ignite 2026](https://tech1.ae/secure-whats-next-your-guide-to-microsoft-security-at-microsoft-ignite-2026/): In this article Why you should attend Microsoft IgniteMake the most of your time at Microsoft Ignite Explore the Security sessions at Microsoft Ignite 2026 Build your schedule In the agentic era, the stakes are higher: AI agents now act…
- [Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) End of Life](https://tech1.ae/microsoft-configuration-manager-sccm-end-of-life/): Microsoft Configuration Manager isn’t end of life, but each Current Branch version has its own support deadline. See which versions are still supported, what happens when support ends, and how to plan your next upgrade. The post Microsoft Configuration Manager…
- [Windows Autopatch](https://tech1.ae/windows-autopatch/): Windows Autopatch automates updates for Windows, Microsoft 365 Apps, Edge, and Teams through Intune, but it has important limitations. See how it works, what it supports, where it falls short, and when another patching solution may be a better fit.…
- [CWE vs CVE — Weaknesses vs. Vulnerabilities](https://tech1.ae/cwe-vs-cve-weaknesses-vs-vulnerabilities/): Learn how CVE and CWE differ, how they work together, and how security teams use both to improve vulnerability prioritization, remediation, and prevention. The post CWE vs CVE — Weaknesses vs. Vulnerabilities first appeared on Action1.
- [UAE leads in AI Agent deployment but rapid containment remains a challenge](https://tech1.ae/uae-leads-in-ai-agent-deployment-but-rapid-containment-remains-a-challenge/): Agentic AI has moved firmly into large-scale production across the UAE, according to new global research from Dataiku, the Platform for AI Success. Conducted by Harris Poll, the research shows that 62% of UAE CIOs estimate that more than 50…
- [VM Patch Management: How to Patch Virtual Machines at Scale](https://tech1.ae/vm-patch-management-how-to-patch-virtual-machines-at-scale/): Learn how VM patching works, the best practices for scaling it safely, and how to automate the process across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The post VM Patch Management: How to Patch Virtual Machines at Scale first appeared on…
- [Force a Group Policy Update (gpupdate /force)](https://tech1.ae/force-a-group-policy-update-gpupdate-force/): This guide shows how to use gpupdate /force, GPMC, and PowerShell to refresh policies locally or remotely, verify the results, and manage updates safely across multiple endpoints The post Force a Group Policy Update (gpupdate /force) first appeared on Action1.
- [Is Intune the SCCM Replacement? What Actually Replaces Microsoft SCCM](https://tech1.ae/is-intune-the-sccm-replacement-what-actually-replaces-microsoft-sccm/): This guide compares SCCM and Intune, explains co-management and third-party alternatives, and helps you decide which replacement path best fits your environment, licensing, and management needs. The post Is Intune the SCCM Replacement? What Actually Replaces Microsoft SCCM first appeared…
- [Eighty-eight percent of executives fear data sovereignty failures could cost them their jobs](https://tech1.ae/eighty-eight-percent-of-executives-fear-data-sovereignty-failures-could-cost-them-their-jobs/): Everpure’s global research highlights a growing gap between organisations’ recognition of data sovereignty risks and their readiness to protect critical data from geopolitical, regulatory and operational threats. Everpure, a company revolutionising storage and data management, has released new global research…
- [ASUS to showcase AI-enabled commercial solutions at AI Everything Abu Dhabi](https://tech1.ae/asus-to-showcase-ai-enabled-commercial-solutions-at-ai-everything-abu-dhabi/): ASUS has announced its participation at AI Everything Abu Dhabi from 6–7 October 2026, at ADNEC Centre. Driven by the idea of “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities,” a wide range of AI-powered business solutions supporting organisations with smarter, more efficient, and…
- [Why agentic AI needs process intelligence](https://tech1.ae/why-agentic-ai-needs-process-intelligence/): As Saudi organisations accelerate their adoption of agentic AI, moving from experimentation to production requires more than technology and skills. Ayham Alzaaim, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific and Middle East at ARIS, explains why aligning AI agents with real-world business…
- [Khalifa University brings AWS data centre training into curriculum](https://tech1.ae/khalifa-university-brings-aws-data-centre-training-into-curriculum/): Khalifa University students will gain hands-on experience with data centre infrastructure as the UAE institution integrates AWS training and curriculum into its engineering education. Khalifa University of Science and Technology is integrating AWS Data Center Infrastructure training into its curriculum…

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