Industry experts discuss how social media platforms should be regulated to combat misinformation and prevent the inappropriate use of personal data.
Huawei reprieve draws criticism from US lawmakers
The decision by US President Donald Trump to ease draconian sanctions on Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei, has drawn sharp criticism …
Experts predict Facebook restrictions won’t affect Huawei
ICT analysts are predicting that Huawei will be largely unaffected by Facebook’s decision to suspend app preinstalls on the Chinese …
David Hanson: can machines become human?
David Hanson has embarked on a mammoth task – building machines that are as human as human beings themselves.
DDoS: a weapon of mass disruption
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts to discuss the current state of DDoS attacks and how organisations can steer clear.
“The most important thing is to do our job well”: Huawei founder
In his latest meeting with the media, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has reiterated that the company is in a strong …
“We’re uniquely positioned to deliver end-to-end transformation”: Dell Technologies
“With digital transformation in my region, I like to believe we read the future right and read our customers’ needs,” said Mohammed Amin, Dell Technologies’ Dubai-based senior vice president for META.
Gartner Says Middle East and North Africa IT Spending to Reach $160 Billion in 2019
Analysts Provide IT Spending Outlook for MENA at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Dubai, UAE, March 4, 2019 — Middle East and North …
Ai Everything Summit: Dubai Police champions safer societies
Global tech supremos will make their way to Dubai to participate in the region’s first “Kaggle Days”, a two-day global competition that is organised by Google-owned Kaggle and LogicAI.
Travis CEO on bridging communication gap
In a detailed conversation with TahawulTech.com, Lennart van der Ziel, CEO, Travis, explains how the firm aims to bridge communication …
How university CISOs can keep cyber threats at bay
As digital environments become increasingly embedded in higher education institutions they become more susceptible to cyber-attacks. With elements such as open networks, large volumes of data and increasing endpoints, how can university CISOs keep cyber threats at bay?
MENA enterprises face threats beyond traditional attacks: report
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing immense challenges brought by evolving cyber threats that are moving beyond attacks such as phishing, denial-of-service, and credential compromise.
Facebook suffers major global outage
Facebook users around the world have reportedly encountered problems logging into and posting on the site as well as on Instagram and WhatsApp.
Why partners should bet on services
Mike Herman, vice president, EMEA Channels, Palo Alto Networks, elaborates on channel partner trends that can be expected during the …
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.
Security on point: how businesses can thwart POS attacks
For the past several years, Point of Sale (POS) systems have been a prime target for cyber-attacks, making it more important than ever for retailers to consider the security of these machines and the information they store.
How Smart Dubai aims to be the Amazon of the Middle East
Established in 2015, Smart Dubai’s goal is easier said than done – making the city the happiest in the world …
Why having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense
As the threat landscape continues to grow, the fight between organisations and cybercriminals can often feel like a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game. To reduce the impact of cyber-attacks and data breaches, companies today need to be financially prepared and having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense.
Ajman Bank customers can now use Samsung Pay
Samsung has announced its partnership with Ajman Bank to make Samsung Pay available to its customers in the UAE.
Apple slashes forecast amid sluggish iPhone sales in China
In an unusual step, Apple has slashed its quarterly sales forecast, with chief executive Tim Cook attributing it to decelerating …