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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Greetings to the readers of Intelligent CIO Middle East . While the adoption of Artificial Intelligence continues at breakneck speed , driven by the hype cycle of technology adoption , cloud as an enabling platform is also getting transformed . In this month ’ s special feature on cloud computing we consider top line trends , innovation happening , best practices and strategies for IT administrators and CIOs , and the fast-changing portfolio of required technical skills .
In 2025 , cloud platforms are set to undergo major advancements . AI and machine learning will automate the management and optimisation of cloud resources , enhancing efficiency . The rise of serverless computing will offer businesses scalable solutions at lower costs , says Ram Vaidyanathan at ManageEngine .
Driven by the need for increased agility and scalability , cloud-native architectures will become the default for businesses in 2025 . Cloud-native analytics will dominate , with companies increasingly adopting multi-cloud strategies to avoid vendor lock-in , says Karl Crowther at Alteryx .
a robust defence strategy across 11 schools and their corporate office within their private network . The solution leverages Palo Alto ’ s next-generation firewalls , integrated with advanced security features .
The regional education sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges , exacerbated by limited resources and rising digital adoption . Human error remains a significant vulnerability , with staff and students falling prey to social engineering attacks due to insufficient awareness . The lack of robust information security policies further weakens defences .
Turn these pages to read more about the adoption of digital and business transformation across leading regional enterprises .
And in this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question , executives from ManageEngine , SANS Institute , Sophos , BeyondTrust , and Acronis , share answers on what new features are being embedded in modern cyber security solutions that regional CIOs and CISOs should evaluate as a proactive measure against AI driven threats .
Adds Tenable ’ s Maher Jadallah , cloud sprawl has become a fact of life for most organisations . While having a cloud security platform is critical , its power is exponentially amplified as part of an exposure management approach .
Wishing you the best of business success in the month ahead and Ramadan Kareem .
Additional executives from Bentley Systems , Cloudera , Globant and Zoho complete the transforming cloud picture . And don ’ t miss our four snappy takeaway summaries .
In this month ’ s cover feature , we present how GBM has implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity solution for GEMS Education , designed to establish
Arun Shankar Managing Editor arun @ lynchpinmedia . com
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