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Acronis Launches MDR by Acronis TRU to Provide 24/7 Threat Detection and Response for MSPs

Delivered by Acronis TRU, the service enables MSPs to provide threat detection, rapid response, and cyber resilience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 8, 2026 – Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has announced the launch of Acronis MDR by Acronis TRU, a globally available 24/7/365 managed detection and response (MDR) service. Built specifically for managed service providers (MSPs) of any size, the highly accessible service provides threat detection, rapid incident response, and cyber resilience powered by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU). With this service, MSPs can expand their security offerings and deliver scalable protection without the complexity or cost of operating an in-house security operations center.

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Smartphone Prices Are Going Up in 2026. Here Is What Middle East Buyers Should Know

Smartphones are getting more expensive, and the Middle East is firmly part of that story. In the final quarter of 2025, the global average selling price (ASP) of smartphones pushed past 400 dollars for the first time. In 2026, that line isn’t dropping: forecasts suggest prices will keep edging higher as mid‑ to premium‑tier phones take a bigger share of what people actually buy. At the same time, global shipments this year are likely to soften rather than surge as those cost pressures work their way through the market – a reset rather than a collapse, with better phones, higher prices, and more cautious upgrade cycles.

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Nintex Survey Finds Saudi CIOs Turn to Automation to Unlock AI Value

Nintex research finds 86% of Saudi organisations believe automation is key for successful AI adoption.

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — 8th April 2026 — As organisations across Saudi Arabia accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence, research from Nintex, a global leader in agentic business orchestration, has uncovered that many AI initiatives struggle to deliver measurable business value unless organisations first establish strong automation foundations.

The findings, based on a survey of C-suite and senior managers directly involved in AI implementation across 100 Saudi companies with more than 250 employees, reveal that a significant majority recognise the importance of automation in preparing their operations for AI. In fact, 62% said that combining AI with automation has delivered the strongest business outcomes, whilst 86% believe automation is a necessary first step before successfully implementing AI in business processes, highlighting the critical role automation plays in structuring workflows, improving data quality, and enabling AI to scale effectively.

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New High-Tech Tomato Farm in Al Ain Boosts UAE Food Security

New Tomato Farm in Al Ain to Produce 150,000 Kgs of Fresh Tomatoes Annually, Strengthening UAE’s Local Food Production

Developed by UNS Farms, the facility aims to boost local tomato supply and food security

• Smart farming technology boosts yields while reducing water use by up to 90%.

  • Fresh produce now available direct-to-consumer via UNS Farms’ online platform.

• For retail and HORECA, a streamlined supply chain ensures delivery within 24–48 hours, preserving freshness and minimizing losses.

Mehlam Murtaza, Director , UNS Vertical Farms

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Confluent Intelligence Expands Real-Time Business Data to Enterprise AI

Support for the Agent2Agent protocol helps connect AI agents anywhere in real time so they can collaborate at enterprise scale

Multivariate Anomaly Detection takes anomaly detection to the next level, stopping problems before they start

Dubai, United Arab Emirates—April 8, 2026—Confluent, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFLT), the data streaming pioneer, today announced new Confluent Intelligence capabilities that connect artificial intelligence (AI) agents and uncover more accurate, intelligent data analysis. Confluent’s Streaming Agents use the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol to trigger and coordinate external AI agents using real-time data streams, making it easier to connect AI systems across an enterprise. Multivariate Anomaly Detection looks at multiple metrics to automatically spot unusual patterns in data streams, helping teams prevent issues with greater accuracy—before they cause outages or downstream impacts. Together, these capabilities create intelligent context-aware AI systems that adapt as data, agents, and business conditions change.

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