Microsoft has announced a set of educational products and services, inspired by teachers and students, including a new Windows experience — Windows 10 S.
Nokia, Zain KSA deploy MEC platform for Umrah, Hajj pilgrims
Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia have deployed Nokia’s Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) platform for the delivery of smart applications to subscribers heading to Mecca for their Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage.
Facebook and Google hit by huge phishing scam
According to reports, the tech giants fell victims to an email phishing attack that allegedly amounts to $100 million.
Dubai set to host ‘RegTech’ summit
The World Arena Group in partnership with Deloitte will host RegTech MENA; the first regulatory technology summit in the Middle East on 16 and 17 May 2017 in Dubai.
Here’s how Samsung’s DeX dock works
Offering a full HD desktop with resizable windows, Samsung’s dock turns the Galaxy S8 and S8+ into a surprisingly able PC replacement.
Digitisation for business success tops Cisco Connect UAE agenda
Cisco has showcased its latest solutions and provided insights into the latest trends and thinking about digitisation during its flagship IT and thought leadership event – Cisco Connect 2017.
Western Union inks deal to boost digital payments in MENA
Western Union has announced a collaboration with the Arab Federation for e-Commerce, to jointly boost the uptake of e-Commerce and digital payments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
SoftBank to invest $1.4 billion in India’s Paytm
SoftBank Group Corp. is reportedly in talks to invest about $1.4 billion in India’s One97 Communications, owner of online payments provider Paytm.
Euromoney summit to address UAE’s innovation-driven economy
Shurooq has announced ‘Finance and Investment for an Innovative Economy’ as the key theme for the upcoming Euromoney Emirates Conference, which will be held on 8th to 9th May at the Sheraton Sharjah Hotel.
DHA rolls out robotic pharmacy solutions in UAE hospitals
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has officially implemented its robotic dispensing systems in both Rashid and Dubai Hospitals.
Smart Dubai delegation visits The Sustainable City
A delegation from Smart Dubai, which was headed by the organisation’s director general Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has recently visited The Sustainable City.
Emirates NBD introduces ‘Cheque Chain’
Emirates NBD has launched ‘Cheque Chain,’ an initiative that will integrate blockchain technology into cheques to strengthen their authenticity and minimise potential fraud.
Digital divide widens between nations reveals Huawei study
Huawei’s Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2017 report has revealed that digitally-advanced and digitally-developing nations continue to gain strong economic growth and secure larger ICT investments, while less developed nations see much slower growth.
ADSIC puts spotlight on digital architecture governance
The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC) has recently organised a workshop on the ‘Digital Government Architecture Governance’ initiative with the participation of 30 Abu Dhabi-based government entities.