SAP SE has affirmed its commitment to an open ecosystem and emphasised that strong partnerships will be key for the cloud-based intelligent enterprise, which will be a cornerstone for the new global economy.
‘International regulations’ crucial to protect Smart Cities
InfoWatch Group president urged global leaders and private sector heavyweights must work together to create international regulations which protect the future of smart cities.
Renewable energy employs 9.8 million people globally: IRENA
More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
ADSIC conducts workshop on ‘Open Geospatial Consortium’
The Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC), the government authority responsible for overseeing the ICT agenda in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, organised the “Open Geospatial Consortium” workshop at Abu Dhabi’s Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel .
GE Power CDO: How to not fail at digital transformation
Chief Digital Officer Ganesh Bell shares the three keys to a successful digital transformation and explains how GE Power turned “digital exhaust” to $4 billion in new business.
Noon CTO Omar Kassim resigns
Omar Kassim has stepped down from his role as chief technology officer at Noon.com.
Careem launches ‘Box’ delivery service
Careem has launched phase one of the brand-new service ‘Box’, a delivery option that can be booked via the app.
Emirates Islamic connects with millennial customers
Emirates Islamic has announced a renewed strategic focus on social and digital platforms to engage with customers and enhance customer experience.
Dubai Future Foundation promotes future-centric knowledge
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) to promote innovation and future-centric knowledge, and help realise the UAE Vision 2021.
TDIC enhances security posture with Pulse Secure solutions
Pulse Secure has announced that the Abu Dhabi Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has significantly strengthened its security posture using Pulse Secure software and appliances.
Cybercriminals continue to go after the weak links: report
SANS Institute, in its recent survey titled ‘SANS 2017 Endpoint Risks and Protections’, revealed that browser-based attacks and social engineering are now the two most powerful techniques targeting organisations.
White hats
Alex Bennett, technical writer, Firebrand Training, explains why ethical hackers hold the top job in 2017.
Only 30% of ME firm have data encryption strategies: report
Thales has announced the findings of the Middle East edition of its 2017 Global Encryption Trends Study.
Noon lays off Dubai staff
Noon, the e-commerce venture of Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar partly funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has reportedly laid off dozens of employees in Dubai amid delays to launching the business.