25 February, 2015

Fortinet FortiSandbox Catches Zero-Day and Advanced Threats Hidden in IE, MS Office Files



Also includes PDFs, Web Page URLs, Zip files and Network File Share Locations; Further Strengthens FortiGate and FortiMail with New Integrated Capabilities as part of Fortinet’s broader Advanced Threat Protection Framework


Dubai, UAE, February 25, 2015 - Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT) – a global leader in high-performance cyber security – today announced the launch of FortiSandbox 2.0 in the Middle East, delivering enhanced features to their top-rated FortiSandbox Advanced Threat Detection Appliances and FortiSandbox Cloud solutions with the power to discover and isolate more advanced threats from more places than ever before. Integrated with FortiGate, FortiSandbox Cloud offers the ability to quarantine compromised users and end points with one-click, delivering additional mitigation against zero-day and advanced threats. When used together with FortiMail, previously unknown email threats are proactively and automatically blocked. FortiSandbox 2.0 combined with Fortinet’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Framework ensures a new level of protection from sophisticated cyber threats.
Protection from Advanced Threats
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, what you can’t detect can hurt you; with highly targeted and tailored attacks increasingly bypassing traditional security defenses disguised as innocuous files constantly exchanged in an organization’s day-to-day workflow.

Combatting these advanced threats, Fortinet’s FortiSandbox enhances its independently rated and NSS Labs Recommended 99% breach detection rating with new features that scan more file types including Microsoft Office, PDFs, Internet Explorer, web URLs, shared file repositories and can even unzip and scan archived files so IT departments have confidence that they are protected from malicious code no matter where it tries to hide.

“The number one most exploited vector for attacks within an enterprise has consistently been through an organizational emails,” said John Maddison, Vice President, Marketing Products at Fortinet. “Our updated FortiSandbox 2.0 and overhauled Advanced Threat Protection Framework were engineered to shine a light on the dark places, like emails and attached documents, where many other security solutions just can’t see. This provides Fortinet customers with the piece of mind that they are protected from the most nefarious threats out there.”

At the same time, procurement and legal departments are assured of license compliance based on Genuine Microsoft Windows and Office licenses that ship with every appliance. FortiSandbox with FortiGate or FortiMail reports the who, when, and where on malicious and suspicious files and makes it easy to block or quarantine any incursion, taking advanced threat protection a step further than just threat detection.

Flexible Deployment
FortiSandbox advanced threat protection is available as physical, virtual and new add-on cloud solutions so customers have the flexibility to select a deployment mix that fits their needs, while seamlessly integrating with existing FortiGate and FortiMail infrastructure to deliver an advanced integrated security solution without the complexity and cost.

A Constantly Evolving Framework of Protection
Part of Fortinet’s newly enhanced Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Framework, FortiSandbox seamlessly integrates with Fortinet’s FortiGate firewall appliances and FortiMail email security platforms, all backed by the industry-leading FortiGuard threat research lab; delivering continuous and automatic updates with immediate protection against the latest threats whenever they arise. The combination of Fortinet’s Prevent, Detect and Mitigate approach to advanced threats enables organizations to stop known threats before they infect the infrastructure, discover new threats and then learns to continually evolve and deliver enhanced threat prevention.

Breaking The Kill Chain
Say a malicious email is sent to someone in the network that protected by Fortinet ATP framework featuring FortiGate firewalls, FortiMail email security and FortiSandbox. FortiGate reroutes file elements within the email to FortiSandbox for analysis, while FortiMail automatically holds the offending mail until it can be confirmed clear of malicious intent. If that email is found to contain nefarious elements, FortiMail will block the email and FortiSandbox uploads the data from its analysis to FortiGuard, which then triggers an automatic update to the entire Fortinet security ecosystem across the globe.

That is just one example.  Fortinet’s integrated approach to Zero-day and advanced threat protection delivers seamless security designed to break the kill chain in a way that individual standalone solutions never could.

For more information:
Fortinet Advanced Threat Protection Homepage: http://www.fortinet.com/solutions/advanced-threat-protection.html

Availability
FortiSandbox 2.0 is available for order now from authorized Fortinet channel partners.  For more information about Fortinet’s Advanced Threat Protection solutions, please visit: http://www.fortinet.com/solutions/advanced-threat-protection.html

Gulf Capital partners with Emirates Foundation to support youth and education in the UAE



(Abu Dhabi, 24 February 2015) - Gulf Capital, one of the leading and most active alternative asset managers in the Middle East, has renewed and reaffirmed its partnership with Emirates Foundation to support a number of programmes focusing on the development of UAE youth through education, entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer.
The partnership was signed by Emirates Foundation's CEO Clare Woodcraft and Gulf Capital's CEO Dr Karim El Solh, in the presence of senior officials from the two organisations.
Emirates Foundation is an independent philanthropic organisation, established by the Government of Abu Dhabi, to facilitate public-private funded initiatives to improve the welfare of people across the UAE. To achieve this, the Foundation is running six programmes (Kayani, Kafa’at, Sanid, Esref Sah, Think Science and Takatof) in three key focus areas: social inclusion; community engagement; and leadership and empowerment. Over the past eight years Emirates Foundation has built a vibrant and diversified portfolio. Through its programmes, it has empowered thousands of young people to make positive contributions to their communities.
Dr. Karim El Solh said: “Gulf Capital continues its collaboration with Emirates Foundation on meaningful initiatives, with a clear focus on the young generation of the region, using the three pillars of training, education and entrepreneurship. The work of the Foundation goes a long way towards achieving these goals and Gulf Capital is proud to be associated with such a worthy cause.”


Clare Woodcraft added: "Emirates Foundation works in partnership with the private and public sectors using venture philanthropy and engagement programmes to positively and permanently impact the lives of youth. We believe in the inherent ability of youth to be the catalyst for positive change and the realisation of our nation’s ambition. Partnering with Gulf Capital has helped us to inspire, empower and guide the youth of the UAE to ensure a sustainable future for the nation."
Mohanna Al Muhairi Chief Operation Officer at Emirates Foundation, said: “It is through such partnerships that Emirates Foundation is able to accomplish its vision and reach its objective. We are proud to have Gulf Capital as a committed partner year on year, which fully and truly believes in the key role the foundation plays in the lives of youth across the country.”  
Gulf Capital has been recognised for its continuous support at the Foundation's Event in the presence of Emirates Foundation Managing Director, H.E. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, an elite group of regional and international philanthropic representatives and executives from the private and public sectors and under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Foundation.
Gulf Capital works with government authorities or non-governmental organisations such as the Emirates Foundation to enhance the Firm's ability to make a positive contribution and impact in the society. Gulf Capital deems corporate governance and business sustainability as essential to its long term goal of being the leader in alternative asset management in the region.

Photo Caption: Dr Karim El Solh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Capital and Clare Woodcraft, CEO of Emirates Foundation at the signing ceremony.

شراكة بين "جلف كابيتال" ومؤسسة الإمارات لدعم وتمكين الشباب في دولة الإمارات

(أبوظبي، دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 24 فبراير 2015) – جدّدت "جلف كابيتال"، إحدى أبرز وأنشط شركات الاستثمار البديل في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، شراكتها مع مؤسسة الإمارات، وهي المؤسسة الوطنية الرائدة في مجال الاستثمار الاجتماعي في تنمية وتمكين الشباب في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وذلك من خلال اتفاقية شراكة استراتيجية تم التوصل إليها بغرض دعم عدد من البرامج الرامية إلى تنمية وتمكين الشباب الإماراتي من خلال التعليم والتشجيع على المبادرة في إنشاء المشاريع وتبادل الخبرات والمعارف.
وقد قام بالتوقيع على اتفاقية الشراكة كل من كلير وودكرافت، الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة الإمارات، والدكتور كريم الصلح، الرئيس التنفيذي في "جلف كابيتال"، بحضور كبار المسؤولين من كلا المؤسستين.
وتعتبر مؤسسة الإمارات مبادرة وطنية متكاملة للاستثمار في طاقات الشباب في الإمارات، تعتمد في استراتيجية عملها على مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي القائم على تحقيق تأثير إيجابي ودائم في حياة الشباب، وذلك من خلال تبني برامج وطنية مستدامة وذات تأثير واسع. ولتحقيق ذلك، تدير المؤسسة ستة برامج اجتماعية رئيسية وطويلة الأمد (هي برنامج تكاتف للتطوع الاجتماعي، وبرنامج "كفاءات"، والبرنامج الوطني التطوعي للاستجابة في حالات الطوارئ – "ساند"، وبرنامج الثقافة والإدارة المالية الشخصية – "اصرف صح"، وبرنامج "بالعلوم نفكر"، بالإضافة إلى برنامج "كياني"). وترتكز المؤسسة على ثلاثة محاور رئيسية تمثّل مجالات اهتمام المؤسسة الرئيسية، وهي الدمج الاجتماعي والمشاركة المجتمعية والقيادة والتمكين. وقد نجحت من خلال هذه البرامج في إحداث تأثير إيجابي ومستدام في حياة الآلاف من الشباب الإماراتي، وتمكينهم من تقديم مساهمات إيجابية لمجتمعهم الإمارات.

وتعليقاً على توقيع اتفاقية الشراكة، صرح الدكتور كريم الصلح قائلاً: "تواصل ’جلف كابيتال‘ تعاونها مع مؤسسة الإمارات في إطلاق المبادرات المفيدة والتي تُركّز على تمكين جيل الشباب في المنطقة، وتستند إلى ثلاثة مقوّمات أساسية هي التدريب والتعليم وروح المبادرة. والجهد الذي تبذله المؤسسة قد أسهم بقدر كبير في تحقيق هذه الأهداف. إن ’جلف كابيتال‘ فخورة بمشاركتها في مثل هذا المسعى البنّاء والمفيد."
وأضافت الرئيس التنفيذي لمؤسسة الإمارات كلير وودكرافت: " تُمثل شراكاتنا مع مؤسسات القطاع الخاص أحد العوامل الرئيسية في دعم مختلف برامجنا ومبادراتنا الهادفة لتنمية وتمكين الشباب في الدولة. ونسعى دوماً لبناء شراكات جديدة مع مؤسسات رائدة مثل "جلف كابيتال"، والاستفادة من خبرات مختلف شركائنا بما يخدم الأهداف المنشودة للمؤسسة، ويُعزز استراتيجية عملنا التي تعتمد على مفهوم الاستثمار الاجتماعي الرامي إلى إحداث تأثير اجتماعي ومستدام في حياة الشباب الإماراتي".
وأضاف مهنّا المهيري، الرئيس التنفيذي للعمليات في مؤسسة الإمارات، قائلاً: "تستطيع المؤسسة تحقيق رؤياها وأهدافها من خلال مثل هذه الشراكات البناءة. ونحن فخورون لأن ’جلف كابيتال‘ شريك قوي تميز بالتزامه المستمر على مدى السنوات الماضية في دعم برامج المؤسسة، وهو شريك أساسي ويدرك تماماً رؤية المؤسسة ومهمتها الرئيسية التي تسعى إلى تحقيقها في حياة الشباب في جميع أنحاء الدولة."
تمّ تكريم "جلف كابيتال" على دعمها المتواصل لمؤسسة الإمارات خلال حفل تكريم المؤسسات المانحة التي أقامتها المؤسسة برعاية كريمة من سمو الشيخ عبدالله بن زايد آل نهيان، وزير الخارجية، ورئيس مجلس إدارة مؤسسة الإمارات، وعقدت نهاية العام الماضي بحضور معالي الشيخ سلطان بن طحنون آل نهيان، عضو مجلس إدارة مؤسسة الإمارات المنتدب، وجمع غفير من كبار التنفيذيين والعاملين في مؤسسات إقليمية وعالمية من القطاعين الحكومي والخاص.  


تتعاون "جلف كابيتال" مع هيئات حكومية ومؤسسات النفع العام مثل مؤسسة الإمارات، بهدف تعزيز قدرة الشركة على المساهمة الإيجابية والتأثير الإيجابي في حياة الشباب. وتعتبر "جلف كابيتال" الحوكمة المؤسسية واستدامة الأعمال من العوامل الأساسية لتحقيق هدفها على المدى الطويل بأن تكون الرائدة في قطاع إدارة الأصول البديلة في المنطقة.

Les Clefs d’Or Honor for Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai



Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai's Head of Concierge Girendra Ghimirea has been admitted into the Les Clefs d’Or United Arab Emirates. He was accorded the honored status by none other than the General Secretary of the Internationale des Concierges d’Hôtels at a glittering function held in Dubai on February 16, 2015.

The Les Clefs d’Or UAE is a strong network of concierge members representing all seven emirates. The organization strives to excel in delivering training and provide update on the latest hospitality developments in the UAE to all its network. The group members share common interests and goals -- to assist international travelers and tourists with their professional expertise, excellent communication skills as well as their knowledge of local culture and tradition.

Girendra Ghimirea has been an active member of the concierge group and has been regularly attending the Concierge Skills Training conducted by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) Dubai.

Scott Butcher, General Manager of Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai, congratulated Ghimirea on this  feat. He said “Ghimirea does not only extend warm hospitality to visitors, which is one of the most treasured values of Arab culture, but also contributes significantly to the team’s performance by inspiring his colleagues to further enhance the guest experience.”

He said that the hotel extends full support to its concierge team as they make all endeavors to ensure that the guests’ stay is filled with unforgettable memories and experiences.

“We believe that concierge play a vital role in promoting friendship, goodwill and understanding about the local culture amongst international travelers, as they do not only make restaurant reservations or arrange transport, but also offer the best advice on where to go and what to see as well as guide guests to experience hidden treasures,” he added.

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is conveniently located opposite Burjuman Shopping Centre adjacent to the Dubai Metro few minutes’ drive from the airport and within easy reach of the city’s major leisure and business establishments. The 386-room 5-star hotel is the ideal address for both business and leisure travelers enjoying close proximity to Dubai Museum, Spice Souk, Gold Souk and Dubai World Trade Centre. It boasts a range of superb restaurants, a sports bar; rooftop pool, fitness centre, event facilities for up to 220 people and a business centre. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, interactive TV system with 100+ channels, desk and mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making equipment, designer bathrooms and 24-hour room service.

For more information about the hotel visit: http://www.parkregiskriskin.com

عضوية "ليه كليه دور"
لفندق بارك رجيس كريس كن دبي

    تم ضم جيريندرا غيميريا، رئيس قسم الكونسييرج في فندق بارك رجيس كريس كن دبي إلى الاتحاد الدولي للكونسييرج "ليه كليه دور" (المفاتيج  الذهبية) بالإمارات العربية المتحدة. أعلن سكرتير عام الاتحاد الدولي لكونسيرج الفنادق منحه هذا المنصب الشرفي في حفل متألق أقيم في دبي يوم 16 فبراير 2015.

    اتحاد "ليه كليه دور" بالإمارات العربية المتحدة شبكة قوية من أعضاء الكونسييرج الذين يمثلون كل الإمارات السبع. تعمل المنظمة جاهدة للتميز في تقديم التدريب و أحدث المستجدات حول آخر التطورات في قطاع الضيافة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة لكل أعضاء الشبكة. أعضاء المجموعة يتقاسمون الاهتمامات و الأهداف المشتركة – أن يمدوا يد المساعدة للمسافرين الدوليين والسياح بما يملكونه من خبرة عالية، مهارات تواصل ممتازة و معرفة كبيرة بالثقافة و التقاليد المحلية.

    جيريندرا غيميريا عضو نشط في مجموعة الكونسييرج و كان يحضر بانتظام حلقات التدريب على مهارات الكونسييرج التي تقيمها دائرة السياحة و التسويق التجاري في دبي.

    قدم سكوت باتشر، مدير عام فندق بارك رجيس كريس كن دبي، التهنئة لغيميريا على هذه المأثرة. و قال: "غيميريا لا يمنح الزائرين ضيافة ودودة فقط، وهي واحدة من أكثر القيم المهمة في الثقافة العربية، لكنه أيضا يساهم بشكل بارز في أداء الفريق من خلال إلهامه لزملائه لتعزيز تجربة الضيف بشكل أكبر".

    و قال إن الفندق يقدم كل المساندة لفريق الكونسييرج الذي يبذل كل جهد ممكن ليضمن أن تكون إقامة الضيف مليئة بذكريات و تجارب لا تنسى.

    وأضاف: "نحن نؤمن أن الكونسيرج يلعب دوراً حيوياً في تشجيع الصداقة، الود و الفهم للثقافة المحلية بين المسافرين الأجانب ليس فقط وهم يقومون بحجز المطاعم أو ترتيب الانتقالات لكن أيضاً من خلال تقديم أفضل نصيحة حول الأماكن التي يمكن زيارتها وما يجب مشاهدته بالإضافة إلى توجيه الضيوف للتعرف على الكنوز الخفية في دبي و الإمارات".

يتمتع فندق بارك ريجيس كريس كن دبي بموقع مناسب قبالة مركز تسوق برجمان بجوار محطة مترو دبي على بعد دقائق بالسيارة من المطار وعلى مقربة من مؤسسات الترفيه والأعمال الكبرى بالمدينة. يضم الفندق 386 غرفة ويحمل خمس نجوم وهو المكان المثالي للمسافرين من أجل العمل والترفيه على حد سواء نظرا لتمتعه بموقع قريب من متحف دبي، سوق البهارات، سوق الذهب ومركز دبي التجاري العالمي. يضم الفندق مجموعة من المطاعم الرائعة، بارا للرياضة، حمام سباحة على الروف، مركز لياقة، مرافق للمناسبات تستقبل حتى 220 شخصا ومركز أعمال. تشمل خدمات الغرفة إنترنت مجانيا، نظام تليفزيون تفاعلي به أكثر من 100 قناة، مكتبا وثلاجة صغيرة، آلة لصنع الشاي والقهوة، غرف حمام ذات تصميم خاص وخدمة غرف على مدار 24 ساعة.

للمزيد من المعلومات حول الفندق، رجاء زيارة الموقع: http://www.parkregiskriskin.com


Enghouse Releases Wholesale Revenue Management 8

Stockholm, Sweden – (February 20, 2015) – Enghouse Networks Limited, a division of Enghouse Systems Limited is pleased to announce the release of Wholesale Revenue Management 8 (WRM8), earlier branded under the name of Basset Wholesale Revenue Management.
The WRM8 release includes scalability enhancements, an extended feature offering and the integration of a comprehensive wholesale fraud management platform, earlier branded under the name of Basset Watchdog. Enghouse Wholesale Fraud Management is now a fully integrated component of WRM8, enabling telecommunications wholesale service providers to proactively manage revenue leakage due to wholesale fraud.  
Key enhancements include:
  • Interconnect Billing and Settlement for wholesale multi-product rating and invoicing, complex bilateral deals, settlements and credit management.
  • Automatic Reconciliation for validation of supplier invoices, CDR-by-CDR comparisons and dispute resolution process workflows.
  • Route Optimization and Trading functions that can enable seamless automation from dial code management to test calling and implementing optimal routes in the network.
  • Wholesale Fraud integrated protection against bypass sim-boxing, premium revenue sharing, PBX hacking fraud and more.
  • Roaming Billing now including RAEX IR21 automation and RAEX IOT check with full support for LTE roaming scenarios.
About Enghouse Networks
Enghouse Networks offers software technology solutions for the planning, design, operation and support of next generation telecommunications and utility networks. These solutions are offered in a combination of on premise licensed products, cloud and subscription based services.
Enghouse’s customers include next generation network operators, broadband wireless and mobile service providers, cable MSO, fiber to the home providers, wholesale, local and international carriers and enterprise business telecommunications providers.
Enghouse Networks is a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited, a software technology company, founded in 1984 and traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol ESL.

AZIZI Developments to showcase UAE’s booming real estate sector & promote Dubai projects at Mumbai property exhibition



  • Dubai property market witnessing robust demand from Indian buyers

UAE, 25 February, 2015 - AZIZI Developments, a leading UAE property developer, is joining the high-profile Times Property Expo 2015 in Mumbai, India to showcase the UAE’s booming real estate sector and the company’s portfolio of current and upcoming luxury projects in Dubai. AZIZI’s first-ever participation in the prestigious property exhibition comes at a time when a growing number of Indian investors are showing robust interest in real estate developments in the emirate. The event will take place from February 27 to March 1, 2015 at the Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai.
During the exhibition, the company will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments with high-end European designs and finishing at Stand No. 38 in the hotel’s Sapphire Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet with the Indian investors and showcase the projects that have seen a great increase of interest from Indian investors in Dubai. Developer’s projects and value-added services offer an affordable, but sophisticated and modern lifestyle and the company’s flexible payment plan schemes are in depth with buyers and decision makers.
Ali Omer, CEO, Azizi Developments, stated: “UAE is now increasingly becoming a destination of choice amongst Indian real estate investors and for several years in a row now Indian investors top the list in Dubai real estate market. For our part, we have witnessed a strong interest in our reasonably priced projects famous for their unparalleled services and top-notch facilities. This prompted us to participate at the upcoming Times Property Expo 2015 in the city of Mumbai as we want to create long standing relationships with our current Indian investors but also introduce our competitive projects and once in a life time opportunity to tap into Dubai’s booming property market. Besides exhibiting our own projects, we will be able to also highlight the many opportunities and strengths of Dubai and the UAE’s flourishing property industry.”
AZIZI Developments implemented five large-scale residential projects in Al Furjan in 2014. During the same year, its investments in the Dubai real estate market reached AED 4.5 billion. One of its developments, the AZIZI Iris, was sold out following its launch, while about 70 per cent of Azizi Liatris, Azizi Orchid, Azizi Yasamine and Azizi Feirouz have already been sold. Construction works for all the projects are now well underway since June 2014 and are on schedule targeted for completion by the end of 2015.
The five residential developments are located a few minutes away from the Al Maktoum International Airport which will be the largest airport in the world and short distance from the venue of World Expo 2020. Azizi projects are also near some of the emirate’s most famous tourist attractions such as Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence/Walk. Through its sophisticated and elite properties, AZIZI strives to provide a unique living experience to its clients in the UAE, but also the rest of the GCC countries and now India as well.
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