Gemalto, Fingerprint Cards, Precise Biometrics and STMicroelectronics will introduce an end-to-end security architecture for biometric fingerprint authentication at Mobile World Congress 2016.
Looking ahead
Wael El Kabbany, Vice President, Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean, shares his predictions about the technology landscape in 2016.
UAE companies remain a target of cybercrimes
Cybercrime is on the rise across the globe and will continue to grow at its pace as more citizens and companies utilise internet for their day-to-day business. Companies in the UAE especially are soft targets amongst the cyber criminals due to lack of awareness towards cyber security.
Man of the people
From improving his US house to revamping the IT department at Abu Dhabi University, Mazen Chilet is always looking to upgrade.
Dubai launches ‘smart’ document processing centre
ID Card Center, Dubai’s ‘smart’ document processing centre, recently opened at Deira to support the Dubai Government’s efforts to digitise public services.
Over 2 million UAE consumers experienced cyber crime in 2015
Norton by Symantec recently released its findings from the Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report revealing over 2 million UAE citizens experienced cybercrime in the past year.
The keys to a Smart City
In major metropolitan areas and smaller cities alike, governments are adopting software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualisation (NFV) to deliver the agility and flexibility needed to support adoption of ‘smart’ technologies that enhance the liveability, workability and sustainability of their locale.
DSG, Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment sign MoU
The Dubai Smart Government Department (DSG) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE),
ADFCA consolidates partnership with Fujitsu with new CRM implementation
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) has appointed Fujitsu to implement Oracle Siebel CRM to help manage its customer-facing operations when inspecting the standards of food safety in the manufacturing and distribution of food in Abu Dhabi.
EMC showcases Smart City platforms
EMC puts emphasis on its unique Smart City platforms that deliver the speed, performance and scalability needed to build hyper-connected and data-driven cities at GITEX
Huawei showcases end-to-end solutions
Huawei previews its integrated portfolio of end-to-end and focused vertical industry solutions can be used to create a competitive business advantage in the fields of public safety, oil and gas, transportation, government, hospitality, education and healthcare and banking.
Huawei highlights connected world
Huawei has announced a full programme of activities at this year’s GITEX Technology week, showcasing how its end-to-end product and services portfolio can help create a better-connected world for citizens.
The public Internet of Things
In recent years, enterprise mobility (EM) has evolved from being a simple mobile device management tool. As part of this evolution, it is branching out to a variety of endpoint interfaces to include cross-mobile platforms and connected things.
The idea economy: Is your industry ripe for disruption?
Alaa Alshimy, VP, Enterprise Group and Managing Director for HP Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA), shares insight on the potential of a hyper-connected world ahead of GITEX 2015.
EMC to highlight its Smart City platforms at GITEX
EMC’s presence at this year’s GITEX will focus on its Smart City platforms and in demonstrating the power of the Federation, with an emphasis on Big Data, converged infrastructure and Flash solutions.
Microsoft to unveil new devices at GITEX
Microsoft will for the first time in the Middle East showcase its latest collection of devices at the forthcoming Gitex Technology Week, including the newest additions to the Surface Pro 4, Surface Hub and Lumia family.
US, China reach cyberespionage agreement
The US and China have reached their first ever cybercrime and cyberespionage agreement. Leaders of both countries announced the deal in Washington on after two days of top-level talk.
Huawei to showcase emerging technology and IoT solutions at GITEX
Huawei has announced a full programme of activities at this year’s GITEX Technology week, showcasing how its end-to-end product and services portfolio can help create a better-connected world for citizens.
Fujitsu World Tour in Dubai focuses on the opportunities of a hyper-connected world
On 7th September 2015, Fujitsu hosted the Dubai leg of its Fjitsu World Tour at The Atlantis, The Palm. The event was part of a global event that takes place in 19 countries. Under the theme of ‘Human Centric Innovation,’ the event featured a roster of esteemed experts from various sectors.
IoT: Invasive or invaluable?
The Internet of Things is forecast to be a pivotal and pervasive tech trend in the coming years. The power to connect almost any physical object to the Internet could bring huge benefits for the enterprise, but what are its pitfalls? How can Middle Eastern organisations overcome security and privacy concerns to realise the benefits of the IoT?