Under the slogan of ‘New Opportunities Ahead’, Samsung Gulf Electronics hosted the Samsung Partner Summit 2017 at St. Regis Hotel, Dubai, …
MAF Ventures deploys Microsoft Dynamics 365
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures has announced it has adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365 and a range of supporting apps, as a means of enhancing customer engagement and optimising internal efficiencies across the group’s business units.
CBRE: Amazon entry to fuel Middle East e-commerce growth
Global property advisor CBRE’s tenth edition of ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ report states that Middle East’s online …
Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts
Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said.
Orixcom doubles port capacity on UAE-IX
The managed IT, cloud and international connectivity services provider Orixcom has signed a deal to double Orixcom’s port capacity on the …
US considers laptop ban on all international flights
The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins on all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly.
Aiuken Solutions on GCC managed security opportunities
Juan Miguel Velasco, founder and CEO, Aiuken Solutions, talks about why managed security is a compelling business proposition for regional enterprises.
CSO Perspectives conference to discuss future challenges
CPI Media Group’s Security Advisor ME magazine will hold its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference on 28th August 2017. To be …
British Airways: Global IT failure suspends flights
British Airways’ computer systems have crashed across the world causing major delays that left passengers stranded in airports.
Batelco trials 5G in Bahrain
Batelco and Ericsson have joined forces to successfully conduct the first-ever 5G trial in Bahrain at Batelco’s Headquarters in Hamala, …
Almoe Digital launches new Epson laser projectors
UAE-based audio-visual and IT distributor and integrator Almoe Digital Solutions has launched a new line-up of Epson’s high-end laser projectors …
compareit4me.com secures $3.5 million in funding
compareit4me.com has raised $3.5 million from its existing investors, including STC Ventures, Wamda Capital, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Saned Partners, in its latest phase of funding.
Honeywell launches cloud-based connected building platform
Honeywell has introduced Outcome Based Service, a new cloud-enabled building management service aimed at making the region’s facilities greener, safer and more productive. …
Bayzat raises $7.5m to fuel insurance and HR automation
The UAE-based tech company Bayzat, which provides insurance and HR solutions, has raised another $3 million in funding, a total of $7.5 million …
Microsoft names new general manager for Gulf
Microsoft has appointed Sayed Hashish as the regional GM for Microsoft Gulf. He will be driving strategic planning to enable digital transformation.
Noon CTO Omar Kassim resigns
Omar Kassim has stepped down from his role as chief technology officer at Noon.com.
Careem launches ‘Box’ delivery service
Careem has launched phase one of the brand-new service ‘Box’, a delivery option that can be booked via the app.
RTA opens AI-heavy $90 million command and control centre
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an AED 335 million ($90 million) enterprise command and control centre, the EC3, …
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches Emirates Towers startup hub
A headquarters for futuristic technology companies and start-ups, Area 2071, was opened by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
Seclore expands channel director role
Seclore Technologies, a provider of Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) solutions, has announced the expansion of the role of regional channel director …