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IIoT creates opportunities in industrial cybersecurity industry
![Cyberattacks within the energy and utilities industries alone cost an average of $13.2 million per year. (Image source: Blogtrepreneur/Flickr)](/images/29723649810_8cb4a06489_z.jpg)
Cyberattacks within the energy and utilities industries alone cost an average of $13.2 million per year. (Image source: Blogtrepreneur/Flickr)
High penetration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology in critical infrastructure and the manufacturing sector has resulted in a growing number of potential cyber-attack surfaces, a market research company Frost & Sullivan observed
GSMA reports: MENA mobile operators set for global 5G leadership
![The number of smartphone connections across MENA stands at 332mn as of Q2 2018. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)](/images/MEna_mobile_29.jpg)
The number of smartphone connections across MENA stands at 332mn as of Q2 2018. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States1 are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to two GSMA reports released at Mobile 360 Series ? MENA
Senet and Imtac to deliver smart city solutions in GCC
![Low Cost IoT Sensors and LoRaWAN networks support new municipal services and optimise use of critical resources. (Image source: Pexels/Pixabay)](/images/Senet_23.jpg)
Low Cost IoT Sensors and LoRaWAN networks support new municipal services and optimise use of critical resources. (Image source: Pexels/Pixabay)
Senet, one of the leading providers of cloud-based software and services platforms in the GCC, has announced a partnership with Imtac, Oman-based provider of technology solutions
Airbus wins HOTBIRD satellites replacement order from Eutelsat
![Airbus Defence and Space selected to build the electric propulsion satellites. (Image source: Eutelsat)](/images/HOTBIRD-Eutelsat-horizontal.jpg)
Airbus Defence and Space selected to build the electric propulsion satellites. (Image source: Eutelsat)
France?s Eutelsat Communications has ordered two new satellites from Airbus Defence and Space to replace the three existing HOTBIRD satellites at its 13? East flagship neighbourhood