The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees.
UAE-based F&B firm signs Finesse and Salesforce for digital transformation
UAE-based hospitality firm Gourmet Gulf has signed software systems integrator Finesse and CRM specialist Salesforce to digitally transform its customer systems.
European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine
Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion.
Apple unveils second generation of AirPods
The new AirPods can respond to “Hey Siri” commands thanks to a new H1 chip, charge wirelessly (with an optional case), and offer more talk time than the previous generation.
Global data analytics firm invests $1 billion in AI
SAS has announced that it will invest $1 billion in AI over the next three years through software innovation, education, expert services and more.
Cybersecurity a popular career choice in UAE and Saudi Arabia: SANS
Students in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking at IT, including cybersecurity, as a prospective career, according to the latest study by SANS Institute.
Tech and telecoms firms dominate “brand intimacy” list in UAE
The technology and telecom industry in UAE has maintained its rank as #2 among 15 industries in terms of “brand intimacy,” according to the latest study by MBLM.
Ericsson, UNESCO to empower youth with AI skills
Ericsson and UNESCO have announced a new partnership aimed at educating and empowering the next generation with digital skills.
BIOS Middle East named as Veeam’s “VCSP Partner of the Year”
Managed Cloud Provider BIOS ME has been recognised as “The VCSP Partner of the Year” by Veeam Software at the recent 2019 Veeam Partner Summit held in Lebanon.
UAE highlights complexities in FinTech industry
UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have hosted a joint forum on FinTech and crypto assets.
VIVA Bahrain to deploy Gemalto’s eSIM management solution
Gemalto has partnered with VIVA Bahrain, to supply them with a remote subscription management platform that enables customers to instantly activate a mobile connection for devices fitted with an eSIM.
MEA PC market outlook remains bleak: report
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market has declined 5.0 percent year on year in Q4 2018, according to the latest insights from IDC.
Saudi-based developer buys “world’s largest 3D construction printer”
Saudi Arabian construction company Elite for Construction and Development Company has reportedly purchased the world’s largest 3D construction printer.
Dubai among world’s smartest cities: report
Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index.