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TECHx
29-03-2025
- Business
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Presight's AI-Startup Accelerator Gets Microsoft's Support
Presight and Microsoft Partner to Boost AI Startups in the UAE News Desk - Share Presight, a global big data analytics company powered by AI, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to support the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator. This UAE-based program helps AI startups gain a commercial edge, access advanced technology, and expand their networks across the UAE, the G42 ecosystem, and global markets. It also offers venture funding to accelerate growth and scalability. As part of the collaboration, Microsoft will provide technical expertise, mentorship, and market acceleration through its Microsoft Founders Hub. Startups will benefit from high-performance computing, cloud services, and access to advanced AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI-powered analytics. They will also receive strategic insights and technical guidance from Microsoft's extensive mentorship network. Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said: 'Microsoft and Presight share a passion for AI innovation and supporting the next wave of AI pioneers. Together, we will empower startups with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.' Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, added: 'We are excited to collaborate with Presight to drive AI adoption. Through the Microsoft Founders Hub, we will provide startups with the resources to innovate, scale, and deliver transformative solutions.' The Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, launched at GITEX Global last year, focuses on startups with market-ready prototypes. The program helps them refine products, optimize go-to-market strategies, and integrate with Presight's product pipeline. This gives startups unique opportunities for cross-selling, networking, and promotion. Graduates of the program will become market-ready companies with proven product-market fit and sustainable business models. By combining Presight's industry expertise with Microsoft's technical resources, startups gain access to world-class AI infrastructure and commercialization opportunities. This initiative builds on Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in G42 to advance AI innovation. As part of the G42 ecosystem, Presight already collaborates with Microsoft on several joint projects, strengthening their commitment to fostering AI innovation in the region.
TECHx
21-02-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Proofpoint and CyberGate Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in UAE - TECHx Media Proofpoint and CyberGate Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in UAE
Proofpoint and CyberGate Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in UAE News Desk - Share Proofpoint, Inc., a global cybersecurity and compliance company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CyberGate Defense LLC, a prominent cybersecurity organization specializing in end-to-end solutions and expertise to combat evolving cyber threats. The MoU was signed under the guidance of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, by Cherif Morcos, Chief Business Officer at CyberGate, and Emile Abou Saleh, Vice President of Northern Europe, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Proofpoint, during the Proofpoint Protect Tour event in Dubai. Human error remains the top cyber risk for UAE organizations, with 76% of CISOs identifying it as their biggest vulnerability, according to Proofpoint research. As attacks increasingly target people rather than infrastructure, a human-centric approach to cybersecurity is essential for organizations to effectively manage the threat landscape. This collaboration will see CyberGate offering Proofpoint's human-centric cybersecurity solutions to UAE organizations, helping them mitigate threats, protect sensitive information, and guide users. Additionally, Proofpoint's ZenGuide platform, a leading cybersecurity and awareness training tool, will be integrated into CyberGate Academy's cybersecurity curriculum, benefiting organizations in the UAE and globally. Emile Abou Saleh emphasized, 'Our goal is to provide innovative, AI-powered human-centric solutions to protect public sector organizations in the UAE. Through this partnership, we aim to elevate cybersecurity awareness and education, equipping organizations with the necessary tools to defend their data and navigate the evolving threat landscape.' Cherif Morcos added, 'By partnering with Proofpoint, we extend our cybersecurity knowledge and resources, empowering organizations to strengthen their defenses. Collective efforts and knowledge sharing are vital in protecting businesses and individuals from cyber threats.' This partnership underscores Proofpoint's continued commitment to the Middle East. The company has recently announced the availability of its human-centric security solutions through its Dubai-based data center, ensuring compliance with UAE data residency policies and regulatory standards.
