Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 36 | Page 33

PROJECT UPDATE BAHRAIN Batelco, in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks and Westcon Group, has held a workshop on the Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) focussing on security solutions for next generation enterprises. The session was designed to give participants an opportunity to learn more about Palo Alto’s latest security solutions and how to apply them. A virtual lab environment was created, where the performance of the product was tested. UAE IEC Telecom and Inmarsat have been working together on the issue of maritime connectivity in the Middle East. The companies hosted a panel session at Seatrade Maritime Middle East at Dubai World Trade Centre. The companies believe maritime connectivity is an area that is ripe for development as there are no longer any fundamental technological or financial barriers in the way of decent connectivity at sea. It is hoped the advances, which have propelled the networked economy on land, are now fully available to the maritime sector via satellite. www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 33