The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition.
Avaya reveals IP Office release 11 updates
Avaya’s latest release 11 updates to IP Office offer customers access to more advanced features enhancing business efficiencies such as …
Avaya announces IP Office release 11 updates
Khalid Khan, Avaya’s director cloud and midmarket, Middle East, Africa, South Europe and APAC, shares insights on the firm’s release …
UAE’s Al Yah 3 satellite ready to launch commercial services: Yahsat
Yahsat has announced that its third satellite Al Yah 3, located at 20 °W successfully completed its in-orbit testing, and is ready to support the launch of commercial services.
UAE’s Internet of Things market to surpass $35 billion: report
“The UAE is entering 2018 as the tipping point year for the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to go from theory to reality.”
Saudi Arabia hosts workshops to fill 30,000 IT jobs
Public, private, and academic partnerships are making high-demand digital skills accessible to Saudi youth and helping the Kingdom fill the 30,000 IT jobs gap which will contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 talent development goals, global technology company SAP announced.
Despite tech advancements, M&A remains a human activity, says experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable.
Etisalat accelerates connectivity services at Expo 2020
Etisalat has announced the achievement of a milestone at Expo 2020 Dubai with the completion of the first phase of construction of two state-of-the-art Points of Presence (PoPs) that will play a critical role as the main interconnection point for the provision of services to the entire Expo 2020 site as well as serve as a communications gateway to the world at the global event.
ENOC to set up “service station of the future”
Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) is reportedly planning to set up a ‘service station of the future’ at the next World Expo.
Yahsat to acquire majority stake in Dubai neighbour Thuraya
Leading UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in themobile satellite services operator …
Saudi Arabia highlights $6 billion security and safety market
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2018 covers the key product groups of Commercial Security, Information Security, Perimeter & Physical Security, Homeland Security& Policing, Fire & Rescue, and Safety & Health.
GCC millennials prefer to use travel apps for personalised offers: report
With millennials accounting for over a quarter of GCC’s population it is estimated that UAE residents in this age group will generate $40,000 average annual gross income by 2019 with almost half of them book travel through mobile devices.
SAP launches Egyptian investment plan
SAP has announced a new investment plan which hopes to catalyse Egypt Vision 2030’s nationwide digitisation, and support economic, social, …
Fortinet awards Middle East partners’ achievements
Fortinet has announced at its Middle East partner conference, Partner Sync, the winners of its 2017 Partner of the Year Awards.
Canon names new president for EMEA operations
Canon EMEA has announced the appointment of Yuichi Ishizuka as the new President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Rokus van Iperen who is retiring after six years in the role.
Digital transformation in telecom sector on spotlight in Dubai
SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Tech Mahindra will jointly hold the Beyond Connectivity (BYC 2018) – Tech Mahindra Annual Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) Summit 2018, themed “In The Future”.
DIFC’s FinTech ecosystem strengthens regional position
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has announced developments in its FinTech ecosystem that further strengthen its position as Middle …
“Dubai digital culture outstrips Berlin or Barcelona,” says Aruba VP
Aruba’s vice president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Morten Illum, explains why Dubai is a city that …
Nuvias to double up expansion plans
Alasdair Kilgour, vice president Middle East and Africa, Nuvias, reiterates how employees are the weakest link in an organisation’s security …
StarLink seeks specialised partners for new market
StarLink has commenced business operations in Pakistan and invites new and interested IT security specialised partners to join its channel …