Is it time for companies to install a chief artificial intelligence officer to manage machine learning, natural language processing and associated efforts?
Gartner: Global IT spending to see marginal growth in 2017
According to Gartner, worldwide IT spending is expected to increase 1.4 percent in 2017. Despite this growth rate being down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 2.7 percent – due in part to the rising U.S. dollar – spending in this area is still predicted to reach $3.5 trillion in 2017.
Gotcha! The best April Fools’ pranks from the tech industry
It’s that time of year again. We can all admit that when waking up yesterday morning and reading our regular news outlets that some things just didn’t quite add up. To settle any doubts you may have on your latest discoveries, Tahawul Tech has compiled a list of some of the best April Fool’s Day spoofs from the industry.
Uber halts autonomous car testing after Arizona crash
Uber has announced the suspensions of its pilot programme for driverless car after one of its test vehicles crashed on an Arizona roadway.
How distant a reality are self-driving cars for the GCC?
As Dubai continually unleashes a series of ambitious transport initiatives, how long will it be before self-driving cars are making their way up and down Sheikh Zayed Road?
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon offer fairer deal on cloud storage
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon have agreed to give cloud storage subscribers fairer contracts after intervention by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
How on-demand travel apps have impacted the lives of commuters
With on-demand transport services giving users a ride at the click of a button, gone are the days of spending half an hour flagging a cab in 50-degree heat. CNME investigates how the likes of Uber and Careem have affected the day-to-day commute of Middle East residents.
Ford invests in AI startup to develop autonomous cars
Ford Motor Company has recently announced that it will be investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company.
US tech CEOs voice concern over Trump’s immigration order
Leaders from the US tech industry have warned that the temporary entry suspension on certain foreign nationals introduced by President Donald Trump will impact their companies’ operations and workforce.
Huawei reveals plans to build ‘Intelligent Phone’
At CES 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s CEO Richard Yu shared Huawei’s vision of the next frontier in mobile – the Intelligent Phone, an AI-powered device.
Huawei unveils vision to create ‘Intelligent Phone’
At CES 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s CEO Richard Yu shared Huawei’s vision of the next frontier in mobile – the Intelligent Phone, an AI-powered device.
Autonomous driving headed for a pile-up
Harshul Joshi, Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, DarkMatter, gives his take on the potential risks brought by one of today’s most promising technologies – driverless cars.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Noon set to launch in the UAE and KSA
With an initial investment of $1 billion, Noon will launch in the UAE and KSA markets and will soon cover the entire Middle East region rapidly.
$1 billion e-commerce platform set to launch in the UAE and KSA
With an initial investment of $1 billion, Noon will launch in the UAE and KSA markets and will soon cover the entire Middle East region rapidly.
Is cross-platform Data Loss Prevention a prerogative?
The Windows dominated company infrastructures are not so frequent anymore. Organisations and IT departments are challenged with multi-platform workstations thanks to several factors.
Access and emergency
Striving to be the best in the business, Samer Abu Hayah, Director of IT at Al Zahra Hospital, opted for an upgraded wireless network to cater to the needs of both the hospital’s staff and patients.
GITEX 2016 to put the spotlight on growing wearables market
A new report by Frost & Sullivan, which was prepared in collaboration with GITEX Technology Week, highlighted that the demand for seamless connection to the Internet of Things will drive wearable shipments to double by 2020.
Uber is investing $500M in alternative to current maps
Uber wants more information from mapping technologies, including more data on traffic patterns and precise pickup and drop-off locations.
The shifting face of power
Harshul Joshi, Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, DarkMatter, gives his take on how cybersecurity is transforming cities, nations, and companies in a growing digital environment.