If threat intelligence isn’t built into an organization’s comprehensive cyber resilience strategy, the organisation could be vulnerable to phishing attacks, malware incidents or worse, says an industry report.
Worldwide IT spending to hit $3.8 trillion, says Gartner
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.8 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 percent from expected spending of $3.7 trillion in 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
du secures Dubai Community Development Authority’s digital future
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a Managed Security Operation Centre (SOC) agreement with Community Development Authority (CDA).
UAE-based cybersecurity firm launches digital forensics lab
Cybersecurity firm Digital Insights has launched its digital forensics lab in Dubai to aid and expedite cybercrime investigations in the region.
Saudi STC inks deal with Cisco to deliver wireless innovations
Cisco Meraki and STC Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive wireless technology adoption and fuel economic growth in-line with Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation objectives.
Kaspersky Lab eyes Dubai centre to promote transparency
The cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky Lab could open a “Transparency Centre” in Dubai to strengthen confidence among regulators and partners, a …
SoftBank moves forward with multi-billion-dollar IPO
SoftBank Group has won approval to conduct a $21.04 billion (2.4 trillion yen) initial public offering (IPO) of its domestic telecoms business.
Dubai to accelerate developments in technology, sustainability and AI
The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has signed an agreement with General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs to enahnce smart government services at hi-tech park.
Global experts call on bridging gap between tech innovators and policy-makers
Scientists and experts called for developing new ideas, knowledge and approaches to bridge the gap between policy makers and technology pioneers, according to experts at the Global Future Councils.
Microsoft to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation drive
Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) has joined forces with Microsoft in the agency’s ongoing efforts to digitally transform the nation, that is in line with Oman Vision 2040, established by the royal directive of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange explores the crypto-asset phenomenon
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has released a thought paper on infrastructure for crypto and distributed ledger environment, and financial market infrastructures (FMIs).
UAE IT and security experts to discuss the future of tech
Technology, business and government leaders and experts charged with delivering technological innovation and security to the UAE will convene in Dubai for the Future Technology Week.
Nokia to roll out Android Pie across all its devices
After Nokia, its now Sony’s turn to bring the latest Android operating system to its users Two months after the …
Dubai Health Authority unveils smart homecare innovations
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched smart homecare technologies that would allow the homecare team to contact doctors via smart applications and devices for instant consultation, WAM reported.