Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology has outlined the Kingdom’s digital vision as part of the country’s participation …
Can AI predict when a new hire will quit?
New pattern matching tech takes aim at predicting how long new hires will stay, potentially saving employers billions per year. But has AI really cracked the code on employee retention?
Airbus’ new app takes passenger experience to new heights
Airbus is taking passenger experience to a new level with the launch of its new augmented reality iOS app.
Snapchat takes Stories outside the app
Snapchat has recently announced an update that will enable users to share select contents outside of the app.
Dubai PCFC to protect Gulf firms against data loss
IBM and Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and its technical arm, DUTECH, have announced an agreement to launch a cloud-based disaster recovery service in Dubai.
UAE to launch centre for cultivating Industry 4.0 projects
The UAE will co-launch with the World Economic Forum (WEF) a centre for the fourth industrial revolution in the country.
Digital brands dominate UAE consumer market
Dubai’s flag carrier sits ahead of eight digital brands in the UAE’s top 10, led by instant messaging behemoth WhatsApp in second place.
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
Dubai Police shares its vision for law enforcement using AI
The Dubai Police has touted its Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence focuses on implementing AI technologies to improve all areas of police including security, forecasting of crime and traffic accidents among others.
How to keep your company’s most valuable assets
If you wait until a valued employee’s exit interview to find out why they’ve decided to move on, you’ve missed out not only on keeping a productive member of your team but on a golden opportunity to identify obstacles and challenges within your organisation.
Multi-cloud environments, automation fuel digital shift: study
EMEA organisations are now more than ever heavily focused on building the foundation necessary for application-driven digital transformation, according to …
Apple HomePod to hit stores in February
Apple has announced that pre-orders for HomePod will begin on 26th January with units set to begin shipping on 9th February. The company has yet to confirm a Middle East price for the HomePod.
Apple releases OS updates to get rid of bugs
It’s time to update all your Apple gear. A relative minor point update update has reportedly been released for iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
6 ways hackers exploit machine learning tools
Machine learning algorithms will improve security solutions, helping human analysts triage threats and close vulnerabilities quicker. But they are also going to help threat actors launch bigger, more complex attacks.