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Keeping abreast with advanced cyberthreats and sophisticated cyberattacks, the 3rd Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC), served as the launch-pad of the latest and innovative security products and solutions to keep organisations in the Middle East secure.
During the first day of GISEC, specialist I.T. security distributor and InfoSec Solutions Provider, Spire Solutions entered into a strategic partnership with CSG Invotas, award-winning leader in security orchestration and automation for global security operations, to bring the CSGIs Security Orchestrator across the Middle East. This revolutionary platform aims to accelerate data breach response time, minimise the impact of breaches and enable internal resources to devote more time to high-impact security initiatives.

Spire Solutions also received at GISEC, the Best Partner in EMEA of the Year award from Rapid 7, a leading provider of security data and analytics software and services, for having the highest revenue and best partner collaboration in the EMEA region. Spire Solutions offers Rapid 7s key I.T. security solutions such as the Threat Exposure Management, Incident Detection & Response, and Security Advisory Services.

Samsung unveils the Samsung Galaxy S6 Enterprise Smartphone
Meanwhile, Samsung officially launched at Gulf Enterprise Mobility Exhibition and Conference (GEMEC) one of the smartest and sharpest personal smartphones available, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Enterprise Offerings, which closes the gap between business and consumer technology. With a broad, established ecosystem of trusted MDM partners, the Galaxy S6 is ready to support businesses from day one.

Khaled Kamel, Head of Department of Enterprise Business at SGE, said: "BYOD (Bring-your-own-device) has been transforming the enterprise for years, but companies are still on the look-out for mobility management solutions that not only keep up with employees, but also keep company data safe. Our new Samsung Galaxy S6 makes every person in the office more productive and collaborative by combining an attractive and advanced personal smartphone with safety and efficiency. We are excited to have it on display at GEMEC, we expect it to stand out to anyone seeking security, quality and creativity for the workplace."

BT, Cisco, Etisalat, Fortinet launch range of solutions
Other I.T. companies that showcased a host of new capabilities and services at GISEC are Cisco with its latest Incident Response Services, Etisalat with its advanced and unrivalled portfolio of security solutions, and the SecuTablet, a new and secure tablet that supplements the SecuSUITE for BlackBerry 10 portfolio among others.

Fortinet, a global player in high-performance cyber security solutions, also unveiled its expanded Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) framework, protecting customers at every entry point from endpoint devices all the way to the data centre. BT also announced at GISEC the launch of BT Assure Cyber, an advanced security platform designed to offer complete and comprehensive monitoring, detection and protection against cyber threats targeted at private sector and government organisations.

Powered by GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK, the regions leading technology event, GISEC and GEMEC are strictly trade-only events and are open to business and trade visitors from within the industry only. GISEC and GEMEC are open 10am-6pm from 26-28 April 2015 at Sheikh Rashid Hall at Dubai World Trade Centre. Visitor attendance is free of charge. For more information, please visit www.gisec.ae.

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