The Internet of Things (IoT) is among one of the most exciting developments in the technology industry. As the race to make the interconnected era a reality continue to gather pace, there is a criticial issue that organisations need to solve: security.
Ready for lift-off: Lego releases space-themed sets
Lego’s education arm just announced two new robotic kits that can be used in the First Lego League series of robotics competitions, the Mission Moon and Into Orbit sets were designed in partnership with astronauts and space experts to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lego league itself.
STC accelerates Saudi Vision 2030 with blockchain deal
The new partnership is line with the telco’s efforts to boost the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, this collaboration will open new technology avenues by bringing Blockchain technology to empower various industry verticals across Saudi Arabia.
Dirty secrets of network firewalls uncovered
IT managers lack visibility to about 45 percent of their organisation’s network traffic, creating significant security challenges. In fact, nearly a quarter of them are blind to as much as 70 percent of their network traffic.
MENA software industry sees highest talent turnover rates: LinkedIn
The technology sector, particularly the software sector saw the most number of with 12.3 percent of professionals leaving their companies, according to a recent analysis by LinkedIn.
Ingram Micro to bring “human-centric security” solutions to the Middle East
Ingram Micro has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with global Cyber Security leader, Forcepoint.
UAE integrates over 500 government data systems
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revealed that the number of data systems provided in cooperation with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and other government entities on bayanat.ae has reached more than 500 systems, covering various educational, health, environment and other fields.
AI tech to help verify Ejari contracts in Dubai
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it will be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to verify ‘Ejari’ contracts.
Robots achieve what humans never will – calmly assemble IKEA furniture
A robot in Singapore has reportedly achieved something humans have never done – assemble an IKEA furniture without having a meltdown.
Qualcomm announces job cuts
“Qualcomm is conducting a reduction of our full-time and temporary workforce,” a company spokesperson who declined to be identifies said, without disclosing the exact numbers of job cuts.
Legacy email security systems are “failing,” reveals report
The latest report found more than 14,277,163 pieces of spam and 9,992 emails containing dangerous file types – all missed by the incumbent providers and delivered to users’ inboxes.
Dubai tourism vision gets a blockchain push
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators.
Kuwait to begin electronic visa renewal next year: report
Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has reportedly announced plans to digitize the renewal of residence visa for expatriates from the beginning of 2019.
Abu Dhabi hyperloop route announced
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties, which will allow HyperloopTT to start construction of a Hyperloop system as well as HyperloopTT’s XO Square Innovation Center, and a Hyperloop Visitor Center.