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.
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.
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.
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 …
Saudi Aramco inaugurates upstream R&D hub in Russia
Saudi Aramco, a global petroleum and natural gas company, has reportedly broken ground on a new upstream research and development (R&D) centre in Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia.
Why the banking sector needs to focus on cyber resilience
With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
Why partner trainings are vital for the channel business
Inadequate skillsets and lack of effective trainings around existing and emerging technologies continue to be one of the biggest challenges in the regional IT channel. Reseller ME speaks to industry players to understand how trainings can be made an intrinsic part and parcel of everyday channel business.
First Abu Dhabi Bank rolls out AI-powered analytics portal
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched a new portal powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to deliver advanced analytics to merchants.
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Focus 9 is the new leading edge ERP solution by Focus Softnet, a distinguished enterprise applications provider building revolutionary products …
UAE seeks to regulate future technologies
The UAE has introduced a new federal law authorising the Cabinet to grant temporary licenses for the testing and vetting of innovations that utilise future technologies and its applications such as AI.
Lenovo Yoga Book to Sony Headphones, check out the CES top tech innovators for 2019
If Lenovo won it for the Yoga Book C930, Sony took away the top honors for its WH-1000XM3 headphones and …
Huawei debuts Mate 20 series in Saudi Arabia
Huawei Saudi Arabia launched its new HUAWEI Mate20 smartphone series in the Saudi market. The launch was held in a ceremony …
UAE introduces AI-powered tools for monitoring air quality
The UAE is using artificial intelligence (AI) to gather and analyse real-time data to monitor and predict air quality across the country.
UAE-based Marwa Marble modernises operations with Epicor
Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Marwa Marble has chosen the global enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor ERP.
Digital technologies poised to transform oil and gas industry: ADNOC
“The goals of the New Economy Forum are in line with the UAE’s 2071 strategy to prepare for the future and capture the opportunities that lie ahead. It also aligns with the UAE’s vision for building bridges, connecting global economies, and enabling sustainable prosperity,” Dr. Al Jaber said.
Security threats coming from higher education networks on the rise
Infoblox has announced the results of its global survey on the state of network security at higher education institutions. Results reveal that 81 percent of IT professionals state securing campus networks has become more challenging in the last two years.
Relying on cloud
Maya Zakhour, Head of Distribution and Alliances, Middle East & Africa, NetApp, elaborates on how hybrid cloud solutions can strengthen …
Data-driven IoT security
Marc Kassis, Cyber Security Director, Ingram Micro Middle East and Praveen Joseph Vackayil, Ingram Micro Cyber Security Consultant and Trainer, …
Analytics help enterprises become more innovative: study
Nearly three-quarters of organisations (72 percent) claim that analytics helps them generate valuable insight and 60 percent say their analytics resources have made them more innovative, according to research commissioned by SAS, the leader in analytics.