Designed for MSPs and SMBs, the solution streamlines compliance, eliminates hidden cloud costs, and ensures data is ready when needed
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2026 – Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has announced the launch of Acronis Archival Storage, a long-term, compliant, and cost-efficient data storage and protection solution designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their small-to-medium business (SMBs) customers. With Acronis Archival Storage, users can retain large amounts of data securely, affordably, and with fast accessibility when it matters most.
Built for today’s compliance-driven and data-heavy environments, Acronis Archival Storage enables users to store infrequently accessed data with S3-compatible object storage, integrated directly into Acronis’ unified billing and management system. The new solution offers the reliability, durability, and predictable pricing model MSPs need to meet customer demands and long-term retention requirements.
State of Gaming for Marketers 2026 reveals how AI-driven scale, global UA spend, and China-based publishers are reshaping mobile gaming competition
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 15, 2026 –AppsFlyer, the Modern Marketing Cloud, has released the State of Gaming for Marketers 2026, an in-depth analysis of how AI, creative scale, and rising paid pressure reshaped mobile gaming marketing in 2025. Drawing on AppsFlyer data, the report examines how studios adapted as marketing activity expanded faster than player attention.
The brand’s E-Series, V-Series, and P-Series cameras, supported by a powerful enterprise-grade NVR and VMS platform, focus on AI-driven intelligence, cybersecurity, system resilience, and open architecture integration.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 January 2026
Panasonic announced the introduction of its most comprehensive smart surveillance ecosystem to date at Intersec 2026. Designed with purposeful innovation and trusted Japanese reliability, the comprehensive CCTV ecosystem for sustainable and safemart cities of the future.
Panasonic’s showcase at the event is the next-generation CCTV portfolio featuring the E-Series, V-Series, and P-Series cameras, supported by a powerful enterprise-grade NVR and VMS platform. Together, they form an end-to-end, AI-enabled video intelligence ecosystem engineered to deliver cybersecure, reliable, and scalable surveillance across commercial, residential, and industrial use cases.
The new cameras ecosystem is designed to meet diverse operational requirements, with the E-Series bringing the smart, simple, and scalable option for everyday security needs across retail, hospitality, and small businesses. Meanwhile, the V-Series offers intelligent imaging by delivering smart analytics, true-colour imaging, and reduced false alarms for dynamic environments such as malls, schools, and residential communities. In addition, P-Serie offers comprehensive performance intelligence for critical environments, purpose-built for large-scale and high-risk operations with thermal imaging, high-speed ANPR, face recognition, and precision PTZ solutions capable of operating in extreme conditions.
Panasonic is introducing ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) and Thermal Camera technology into its surveillance portfolio for the first time in the P-series. These advanced capabilities expand Panasonic’s reach into high-security, critical infrastructure, and specialised applications, enabling proactive threat detection and enhanced situational awareness.
Commenting on the participation at the event, John Hardy, COO, Panasonic Middle East and Africa (PMMAF), said: “Intersec is among the leading platforms for Panasonic to engage with regional partners, customers, and industry leaders. As security requirements continue to evolve with the advent of AI, smart infrastructure, and cyber threats, the physical security market in the region is expected to reach USD 121.3 billion by 2031. Our participation reaffirms our commitment to the Middle East and Africa, and our leadership in delivering trusted, AI-enabled security solutions that support smart cities, critical infrastructure, and connected communities across the region.”
Visitors at the event can experience Panasonic’s surveillance portfolio in action as a connected ecosystem that includes both hardware and software demos. Also displayed is Panasonic’s IP Video Intercom solutions, designed to enable smarter and more convenient home and building security. Offering clear video communication, fast mobile access, and seamless integration with modern smart networks, the solutions provide effortless visitor management while enhancing everyday safety, comfort, and confidence.
Talking about the solutions at the event, Carl Pocknell, Head of System Solutions and Communications Division, PMMAF: “By unifying surveillance, analytics, recording, and communication into a single ecosystem, Panasonic enables organisations to move from reactive monitoring to proactive, insight-led security operations. Delivering exactly what security today demands — intelligence, reliability, and trust. Our solutions demonstrate.”
At the event, Panasonic is emphasising its focus on AI-driven intelligence, cybersecurity, system resilience, and open architecture integration.
Visitors to Intersec 2026 can experience Panasonic’s latest security innovations firsthand .
Tanja Rueckert: “Our expertise enables us to bridge the gap between the physical and the digital.”
Paul Thomas: “Bosch knows its way around both software and hardware. That’s what our success is built on.”
Sales forecast: Bosch expects sales of software and services to exceed six billion euros – around two-thirds of this in the Mobility business sector.
Intelligent and personalized mobility: Bosch software brings new functions to some cars even after they leave the dealership.
Collaboration: Bosch makes factories fit for the future – together with Microsoft and with the help of agentic AI.
U.S. market strategically important: Bosch announces far-reaching cooperation with Kodiak AI for collaborating on redundant platforms used in driverless trucks.
Global AI optimism: Bosch Tech Compass shows overwhelming acceptance – 70 percent of respondents consider AI to be crucial for the future.
New data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to host 100+ cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company’s two key brands
Dubai—January 13, 2026—Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced the launch of its data centres in UAE in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The data centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. The data centre will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions).