Emirates has announced that it will start lending first and business class passengers free tablets, in response to the U.S. ban on electronic devices on United States-bound flights.
Dell expands XPS, Inspiron and Alienware portfolio
Dell UAE has unveiled new industry-first additions to its XPS and Alienware portfolio – the XPS 13 2-in-1, and the Alienware 13, 15 and 17, at GITEX Shopper Spring Edition 2017.
Samsung, Citrix bring desktop experience to Galaxy S8
Samsung has introduced DeX, a new device that the company claims to be instrumental in lightening the electronics load of professionals who are embracing their organisations’ mobile business strategies.
Abu Dhabi Police arrest ATM skimming hackers
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested four hackers who stole more than AED1 million from consumers’ accounts by installing skimmer devices …
Best practices in dealing with cybercrime
What are the top cybercrime activities businesses need to watch out for, and what can be done to combat them?
Etihad to offer free Wi-Fi and iPads on U.S. flights
Etihad Airways will offer free Wi-Fi and iPads to its first and business class passengers on all its US-bound flights from Abu Dhabi, starting this Sunday.
5 things we know about the MENA travel device ban
Announcements have been uncovered on a daily basis surrounding the electronics ban on-board aircrafts, and the impact that it will have long-term on travellers from this region. Here’s what we know so far.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …
Britain joins US in Middle East device travel ban
Britain has followed the United States in heightening airline security measures on flights from Turkey, the Middle East and North …
The challenge of securing IoT
IoT security challenges include weak authentication and authorisation protocols, insecure software, firmware with hard-coded back doors, poorly designed connectivity and communications, and little to no configurability.
US device ban another slap in the face for Middle East
I’m sure I’m not alone in expressing my disdain at the news that a series of electronic devices will soon …
ME passengers to be hit by US electronics travel ban
Passengers travelling on certain U.S.-bound flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa will soon have to check in electronic devices larger than a cell phone.
Dutch researchers demo Infrared based super-fast Wi-Fi
An experiment by scholars at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has demonstrated a wireless network based on …
Vintage tech: CD-ROM
The CD-ROM (compact disc, read-only-memory) is an adaptation of the CD that is designed to store computer data in the form of text and graphics, as well as hi-fi stereo sound.
Intel Security highlights vulnerabilities of a ‘smart future’
Intel Security’s latest study shed light on to how consumers are being tempted by the efficiency and entertainment of connected devices, revealing the average person now spends 38 percent of their time at home online.
Centrify expands mobile security offerings in the Middle East
Centrify has announced that it has expanded support for Windows endpoints — including laptops, desktops and mobile devices ― and joined AppConfig.org to streamline app and device provisioning, extend IT security policy and provide end-users with more device choices.
HP announces additions to its mobility lineup at MWC 2017
HP Inc. has announced a new commercial 2-in-1 detachable along with a range of new accessories that “empower people” to work wherever, whenever, with connected and secure mobile devices
E-City launches revamped store in The Dubai Mall
The new outlet, according to the company, reflects the its continuing thrust towards innovative technology, which is expected to attract more customers with its offers of a highly interactive shopping experience.
Why the Desktop-as-a-Service market is on the rise
Citrix’ 2016 Global Desktop-as-a-Service Market Report reveals that 70 percent of its service providers anticipate increased DaaS revenues in this year. Director for Technology Sales and Services, MEA, Arthur Dell, shares more highlights.
Cybersecurity market outlook from RSA
Azeem Aleem, Director, Advanced Cyber Defence Practice EMEA, RSA, talks about the trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.