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UAE
Oracle announces opening of Digital Hub and first regional data centre in Dubai
Oracle has announced the opening of a state of the art Oracle Digital Hub and its first data centre in the region , which is expected to go online in mid-2017 . This follows the regional expansion news made earlier this week where Oracle outlined plans to continue its extensive infrastructure investments and expands its cloud footprint in the US , UK and Turkey .
Both capabilities are designed to advance rapid cloud growth and provide seamless support to Oracle customers and partners in the Middle East .
The Oracle Digital Hub , which is targeted to employ 400 cloud sales professionals , is located in Dubai ’ s Knowledge Village and equipped with future proof
technology to deliver an exceptional customer experience . It will also deliver an unparalleled employee experience and has been designed specifically to align with the modern buying journey using future proof technology to better support our customers in their digital transformation . Features include virtual meeting labs , interactive customer meeting rooms , modern collaboration spaces , and Oracle ’ s first social media hub in the region . The social media hub will enable digitally native Oracle team members to engage with customers using the most modern communication tools and channels .
“ The opening of the Oracle Digital Hub underscores our commitment to continuously enhance our local capabilities and service offerings in the UAE ,” said Giovanna Sangiorgi , vice president , Oracle Digital EMEA . “ The hub was designed to support the remarkable demand for our complete cloud portfolio across the Middle East . We now have the ability to engage with our customers anytime , anywhere and on their terms .”
DarkMatter develops post-quantum cryptographic schemes
DarkMatter , the international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE , has extended the depth of its research function with the addition of several globally respected cryptographers to its ranks .
The firm is concurrently working in partnership with research institutions on developing the highest level cryptographic algorithms in an area known as post-quantum cryptography .
The research team based in the United Arab Emirates includes notable mathematicians who possess a long list of globally protected patents in cryptography and security algorithms in their names . The complete team comprises all PhD holders in revolutionary research such as quantum mechanics and D-wave computing , and who have set global security standards for organisations as diverse as Motorola , IBM , T . J Watson , CertiCom , BlackBerry and the National Security Agency .
Polynomial-time quantum algorithms for attacking cryptographic standards based on RSA and Elliptic Curve Discrete Logarithms are a reality . Hence , the team ’ s effort is fundamental to meeting
the future requirements of asymmetric cryptography and transition to “ Quantum Resistant ” cryptographic algorithms that are expected to be resistant to cryptanalysis by quantum methods . Such algorithms will be adapted to various platforms and covers , and provide at least signatures , encryption , or key exchange .
Dr . Najwa Aaraj , Senior Vice President of Special Projects at DarkMatter said , “ Recent ground breaking research efforts on electrons quantum behaviours , photons absorption based on shape and wavelength variability , and light-matter interactions patterns are strong indicators that quantum computers are a likely reality within the next five years . Hence , it is important to transition to post-quantum crypto as soon as possible , re-implement existing public key infrastructure and strengthen symmetric algorithms used . This will enable us to preserve the confidentiality of keys exchanged that are used for symmetric encryption , the security and authenticity of digital signatures , and the security of encryption . DarkMatter post-quantum crypto-focused research and development efforts will enable such a transition as we design , develop and implement algorithms , deployable on a wide range of platforms that provide signatures , encryption , and key exchange .”
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