In its global survey, 7 Uncomfortable Truths of Endpoint Security, Sophos uncovered that that IT managers are more likely to catch cybercriminals on their organisation’s servers and networks than anywhere else.
Global healthcare firms “overspend” on cloud: report
Global healthcare companies report being about 40 percent over budget when it comes to public cloud spend, compared to 35 percent of cross-industry global companies.
UAE-based engineering services firm opts for Epicor ERP
General International Group has selected Epicor ERP in the Cloud and will deploy the system on the Azure platform to help optimise operations and introduce new operational efficiencies.
Cybersecurity specialist to headline CISO50 Awards and Forum
TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have announced that cybersecurity specialist and serial entrepreneur Mohamed Amine Belarbi will deliver the keynote presentation at the upcoming CISO50 Awards and Conference in Dubai, UAE.
IT spending in Middle East to hit $160 billion
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Tech careers in high demand among Emirati professionals
Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE.
OPPO, Ericsson ink patent licence agreement
OPPO and Ericsson have signed a multi-year global patent license agreement, including collaboration on a number of business projects.
Rising phishing threats push businesses to rethink security priorities: report
Trend Micros’s 2018 security roundup report reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining and BEC.
UAE telco makes the first Live 5G data call
UAE-based telecommunications service provider du has conducted the first-ever Live 5G data call on its production 5G network while rolling-out 700 5G sites across the UAE.
5G subscriptions in Middle East to hit 30 million in five years
5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions.
Uber in “advanced talks” to acquire Middle East rival Careem
Uber Technologies is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks, according to a Bloomberg report.
Global cybersecurity firm expands data centre footprint in UAE
Forcepoint has opened a new data centre in Dubai, providing advanced web security and low latency benefits to customers in the Middle East.
Mastercard, Dubai telco to usher in a new era of secure payments experiences
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to examine how the company’s pioneering NuDetect solution.
Ericsson, Mobily tap AI to transform network services in Saudi Arabia
Ericsson has teamed up with Mobily to launch a next-generation of network services in Saudi Arabia.