Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
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Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 15192SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.![emirates](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Emirates-240x166.jpg)
US lifts laptop restriction for Emirates flights
1 3116Emirates airline has reportedly said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States.![Ronaldo Mouchawar, Souq.com](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Ronaldo-Mouchawar-CEO-240x166.jpg)
Souq.com to retain $580M brand identity ‘for now’: Amazon
0 3629Amazon.com and Souq.com have announced that there are currently no plans to change the Dubai-based entity’s identity for now.![](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Microsoft-announces-job-cuts-240x166.jpg)
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs worldwide: Bloomberg
0 2375Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs across the world, in a bid to re-organise its sales force.![](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Samsung-semiconductor-production-facility-240x166.jpg)
Samsung to invest $18 billion in memory chip business
1 2457Samsung Electronics has announced that it plans to invest at least $18.63 billion in South Korea as it seeks to extend its lead in memory chips and next-generation displays for smartphones.![](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Russ-Grandinetti-Amazon-Ronaldo-Mouchawar-CEO-and-Co-Founder-SOUQ.com--240x166.jpg)
Amazon completes Souq.com acquisition
0 4828Amazon has officially completed the acquisition of Middle East based e-commerce player Souq.com. As the first step of integration, customers can now …![](https://www.tahawultech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/flight-laptop-240x166.jpg)