Alphabet’s Google has reclaimed the spot as the default search engine on Mozilla’s Firefox Internet browser in the US and other regions.
Scamming the scammers: NZ designed chatbot takes on email fraudsters
Netsafe, a New Zealand-based non-profit online safety group, has recently introduced an AI email bot, that will annoy phishing scammers away.
Fortinet: Self-learning “Swarm” cyber-attacks to be expected in 2018
Fortinet has unveiled predictions from the Fortinet FortiGuard Labs global research team about the threat landscape for 2018.
UAE Mashreq Bank deploys SelfServ 82 omnichannel ATM solution
The SelfServ 80 series delivers the omni-channel experience whilst ensuring reliable and secure access to cash for consumers.
Riverbed’s Jerry Kennelly on the benefits of SD-WAN
Jerry Kennelly, CEO of Riverbed, describes the functionality and benefits of the latest networking technology, SD-WAN, which uses policy-based rules to orchestrate applications routing in the cloud.
IT spending in UAE to reach $7.3 billion
Information technology spending in the UAE is expected to grow to $7.3 billion (AED 26.81 billion) this year compared to $7.2 billion, according to a report by research firm IDC.
Microsoft, Kuwait Government collaborate to build ‘New Kuwait’
The Kuwait Government is focused on working towards realising the vision of “New Kuwait”, to boost the economy and diversify productivity in the nation.
Saudi Crown Prince, Bill Gates discuss Vision 2030 investment opportunities
The two foundations also announced the MiSK Grand Challenges, which aims offer up to $10 million to fund ideas and projects that can “positively transform” the world.
UK Government announces $80M in tech initiatives ahead of Brexit
The country’s Prime Minister Theresa May recently announced that government will be doubling visas available for global talent in areas like digital technology and science to 2,000 to help retain an edge after Brexit.
Rise of the machines: How AI tech can help build stronger security defences
As AI tech transform modern IT systems, how can organisations leverage them to build better defences and stay on top of cybersecurity incidents?
RSA Conference 2017 boosts regional cybersecurity agenda
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has successfully concluded this year’s Conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.
Phishing attacks bigger threats than data breaches: Google
A recent Google study has revealed that phishing attacks via fake emails pose the greatest threat to people, followed by keyloggers and third-party breaches as account hacking increases globally.
Bill Gates pledges $80 million to Arizona Smart City project
One of Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates’ conglomerates has reportedly invested $80 million on a Smart City project in a 25,000 acres of land west of Phoenix, Arizona.
KACST approves Saudi app Mathaqi as incubated project
The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)’s Badir programme has approved the Mathaqi smartphone application as an incubated project.