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Thales and Qatar University collaborate to boost cybersecurity knowledge in Qatar students in improving their capabilities to address cyberattacks .
“ As a long-term partner of the State of Qatar for over 40 years , Thales supports the country through three main axes : industry , innovation and education . Today , the critical importance of cybersecurity is more understood and it is key to support the Digital Transformation that is happening in all sectors ,” said Frederic Sallet , Qatar VP , Country Director , Thales .
Qatar University has renewed its partnership with global technology leader , Thales , to continue with the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions , upskill local youth and protect the country against emerging cyberthreats . Thales ambition is to be the trusted partner of
Frederic Sallet , Qatar VP , Country Director , Thales
Qatar in cybersecurity delivering customised solutions to ensure Qatar ’ s sovereignty . As part of the renewed agreement , Thales will support Qatar University with its annual cybersecurity event Cyber Week , by reintroducing its advanced training tool , Cyber Range , to assist the university ’ s
Dr Abdulaziz Khalid Al-Ali , Director of KINDI Computing Research Centre , said : “ Cyberthreats represent some of the most significant challenges to national security . Most large institutions , including us in higher education , face cybersecurity challenges . With Thales ’ expertise , our students gain a unique practical element which encourages and prepares them to be well trained for future careers in the field of cybersecurity and resilience .”
OutSystems partners with EBLA to deliver ‘ Low- Code ’ platform for GCC businesses
OutSystems , a global provider of modern application development platforms , has partnered with EBLA Computer Consultancy Company to develop a go-to-market ( GTM ) strategy for EBLA ’ s clients across the GCC with Kuwait enablement as its starting point .
The partnership will allow both companies to accelerate their joint GTM activities in Kuwait and Qatar , cater to the transformation goals of EBLA ’ s customers and prospects , and speed up the development and deployment of cutting-edge and missioncritical applications .
“ EBLA is an important addition to the OutSystems partner ecosystem in the Middle East . We are extremely thrilled that this partnership will accelerate our efforts to support the growth of the region alongside our mutual goal to support our customers ’ digital transformation initiatives ,” said Rodrigo Castelo , Vice President Middle East and Africa , OutSystems .
OutSystems is a worldwide leader that provides a low-code platform to develop , maintain , and operate custom enterpriseclass solutions , supporting end-to-end digital transformation . EBLA always aims to establish partnerships with leading international players providing the latest technologies . It also noted OutSystems
Rodrigo Castelo , Vice President MEA , OutSystems
innovation in the use of emerging technologies , such as AI and machine learning , as well as its focus on components and reusability , which enables higher developer productivity in a low-code environment .
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