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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Welcome to the latest edition of Intelligent CIO Middle East . Ransomware attacks have reached ‘ stratospheric ’ levels , now accounting for 69 % of all attacks involving malware . That is among the most disturbing finding in Cybersecurity Threatscape : Q2 2021 , the latest report from security specialist Positive Technologies . The research also reveals that the volume of attacks on governmental institutions in particular soared from 12 % in Q1 , 2021 to 20 % in Q2 , 2021 .
In this regard , we continue to cover articles in this edition of the magazine addressing the issue of ransomware attacks and cybersecurity in general , and how CIOs and their IT teams are protecting their organisation ’ s digital assets .
Gracing the cover of this month ’ s edition is Ibrahim Al Najjar , IT Director , DP World UAE Region , who tells us how the UAE-based premier maritime gateway and hub is pushing digitalisation to facilitate smart and innovative global trade .
Terminal 3 . The latest version implemented represents a quantum leap from its predecessor to 100 % automation . We have increased the automation level to the maximum capacity , delivering a world-class success story .”
You can read more by turning to page 58 .
Elsewhere in the magazine , we look at GITEX Technology Week 2021 and hear from companies participating at this year ’ s event to get their views on why GITEX is much more special for the Middle East this year .
You will find this feature on page 40 .
As usual , we have all your favourite features , opinion , insight pieces and analysis articles from the Middle East region . You can also read daily news updates on our website at www . intelligentcio . com / me /.
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“ The industries that we operate in have been transformed , disrupted and improved through the smart solutions the company has introduced over the past decades ,” says Al Najjar .
Once again , I would also like to wish you a great month ahead . Enjoy the read !
Among the many insights , Al Najjar shares that : “ In March 2021 , DP World implemented the Zodiac terminal operating system in Jebel Ali Port ’ s Container
Manda Banda Editor
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