QNAP Systems has released the TS-x53BU series NAS (available in 4-bay, 8-bay and 12-bay models with single and redundant power …
Microsoft, Halliburton bring digital solutions to energy sector
Microsoft and Halliburton have announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the oil and gas industry.
UAE official news agency cloned in bid to spread ‘fake news’
Wam tweeted on Tuesday that “attempts to fabricate the #WAM website have been made by unknown sources.”
Canon unveils imagePROGRAF PRO-6000
Canon Middle East has launched its new 12-colour 60-inch large format professional inkjet printer to complete imagePROGRAF PRO series. The …
Virgin Mobile gears up for UAE launch
Virgin Mobile is gearing up for its official launch in the UAE in September, according to reports.
8 top cyber-attack maps and how to use them
Most of the cyber-attack maps online today are just ‘eye candy,’ but there are some creative ways they can be used.
Decoding blockchain: How the distributed ledger tech can transform security
Will this promising distributed ledger technology transform cybersecurity?
Infoblox names new director for Middle East & Africa region
Infoblox has announced the promotion of Ashraf Sheet to the role of regional director for the Middle East and Africa regions.
Global spending on IT security products to hit $86.4bn in 2017
Gartner forecasts fast growth in the security testing market, with spending expected to grow to $93 billion in 2018, due to continued data breaches and growing demands for application security testing as part of DevOps.
Hulu taps AWS as cloud provider
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company has announced that Hulu has selected AWS as its cloud provider, and leveraged AWS to launch its new, over-the-top (OTT) live TV service.
BT, Dell EMC team up to enhance network traffic management
BT and Dell EMC have announced a research collaboration agreement dedicated to exploring a new way of managing network traffic.
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
Gartner identifies ‘megatrend’ trio to shape next decade
Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2017 report has named three distinct megatrends that the firm says will enable businesses …
ServiceNow launches Trusted Security Circles
ServiceNow has announced Trusted Security Circles, a new cloud-based application that gives enterprises the ability to share and receive hyper-relevant …
Deyaar’s Faisal Ali on the potential for smart tech in real estate
Since the firm’s establishment in 2002, Deyaar has emerged as one of the leading residential and commercial developers in the UAE’s competitive real estate market. By combining innovative strategies with the latest emerging technologies, newly appointed senior IT manager Faisal Ali is striving to provide unrivalled customer service.
DLD updates Ejari smart app to protect rights of all parties
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that further updates and upgrades have been made to its ‘Ejari’ smart application, which …
Redline appoints channel specialist
Redline Communications, which provides wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications and locations, has appointed Guruprasad Padmanabhan to lead …
UAE to spend AED10.2bn on education by 2021, focus on IT
Students are now collaborating with schools across the country and around the world, educational institutions are storing student records digitally in the cloud, and IT teams are also deploying campus-wide cyber-security solutions to protect academic data.
Fortinet launches global threat intelligence service
Fortinet has announced a new threat intelligence service that arms cybersecurity leaders with cyber situational awareness highlighting the latest threat trends …
A mind of its own: The potential for IT automation in the enterprise
How should CIOs go about implementing automation strategies into their business models, and what will this impending age of automation mean for current employees?