As we enter 2019, what stands out is how trends in business and technology are connected by common themes. Navigating the tempests of transformation are developers, whose requirements drive the creation of new paradigms and technologies that they must then master in pursuit of long-term competitive advantage.
UAE telco joins global consortium for blockchain innovations
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is set to work alongside some of the world’s multinational telco firms as a member of the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG).
Dubai to transform taxi services with artificial intelligence
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA has inaugurated a new control centre and reviewed its smart transformation plan.
Kuwait airport boosts operational efficiencies with Microsoft
Kuwait International Airport, an entity managed by the government’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that it has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud solutions to streamline the airport’s operations.
Disconnect in “experience economy” puts businesses at risk: study
Organisations today should address the “customer experience disconnect” as it could lose them business or even jeopardise their chances of survival in competitive markets.
Abu Dhabi introduces digital soil examination service
The Department of Soil Engineering, a branch of the Department of Building Permits of the Abu Dhabi Municipality, has introduced its digital soil examination service, WAM reported.
“We will reinvent the future of work”: UiPath CEO
Daniel Dines, Co-Founder and CEO of New York-based robotic process automation specialist UiPath, tells CNME why RPA has the power to reinvent the future of work, as well as providing wholesale improvements to enterprise operations.
OPPO bolsters investments into GCC 5G market
China-based smartphone firm OPPO has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s 5G ecosystem through substantial new investments and technology trials.
Multinational retail giant reduces food waste with tech
Retail giant Carrefour has chosen SAS Viya to optimise its supply chain as part of the company’s global transformation plan to better meet customer expectations through advanced technologies.
Risky business: the risk perception and privacy challenges of the cloud
The cloud is everywhere today. However, many organisations as well as individuals still don’t fully trust the nature of the cloud. Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to experts about the risk perception and privacy challenges of the cloud.
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Avaya opens ENGAGE 2019 user conference
Avaya has opened its annual Avaya ENGAGE conference for the global community of contact centre and unified communications users, and introduced new innovations to simplify and enhance converged business communications.
UAE Banks Federation turns to tech to combat cheque fraud
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), in coordination with UBF IT Committee, has hosted a workshop dedicated to UBF member banks to address a new and innovative approach in combatting cheque fraud.
Why having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense
As the threat landscape continues to grow, the fight between organisations and cybercriminals can often feel like a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game. To reduce the impact of cyber-attacks and data breaches, companies today need to be financially prepared and having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense.
Dubai, Saudi oil giant to foster digitisation in energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco to foster collaboration on energy and smart grid innovations.
France slaps Google with $57 million antitrust fine
France’s data protection watchdog fined Alphabet’s Google $57 million (EUR 50 million) for breaching European Union online privacy rules, the biggest such penalty levied against a US tech giant.
HID Global launches cloud platform for the connected workplace
HID Global has announced the availability of its HID Origo cloud platform that opens a brand-new world of opportunities for partners to create more seamless and intuitive workplace experiences that are built on HID’s proven access control infrastructure.
SonicWall on winning the cyber arms race
Michael Berg, executive director, EMEA Sales, SonicWall, sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss the company’s continuous commitment to …
UAE’s Esharah Etisalat showcases latest innovations to boost public safety
Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions will be showing their latest and innovative products designed for public safety at Intersec 2019.
Lenovo demos security solutions for global smart cities
Lenovo Data Center Group (DCG) is showcasing some of the company’s high-performance computing capabilities, as well as an extensive product offering designed for the ‘Intelligence Revolution’ era at Intersec 2019.