The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were introduced to the region by Samsung Electronics at the World Tour event held in Dubai last evening. Dubai is the first city globally to host the Samsung World Tour, which will see the launch of the new flagships in different cities around the world.
Lighting up
Cellular networks in the Middle East will need fatter pipes to the wired Internet to keep delivering a satisfying mobile experience, and fibre is emerging as the best for mobile backhaul networks.
HTC replaces CEO with founder
HTC founder Cher Wang is taking over as company CEO, as the Taiwanese Android smartphone maker fights to revive its struggling business.
The big upgrade
The adoption of virtualisation in the past few years has undoubtedly changed the face of the data centre. No longer housed in sprawling warehouses, data centres are fast becoming slimmed down and agile.
Safety on the go
There is no question that the use of mobile devices, both personally and professionally, are now not only convinient, but necessary for productivity. As the mobile technology develops, mobile security best practices must also adapt.
Review: BlackBerry Classic
For users looking for a simple straightforward smartphone, BlackBerry Classic could be the perfect match.
Huawei unveils slick-looking Watch
Huawei is making its first foray into the smartwatch market with a new Android Wear device that was announced today in Barcelona alongside two other wearable devices.
Google confirms carrier plans
Google has confirmed for the first time that it plans to offer connectivity directly to mobile users in the U.S., but a senior executive downplayed the competition it would be to major U.S. cellular carriers.
Identifying the advantage
HID Global’s Business Segment Director for PACS, Jaroslav Barton and Nat Pisupati, Regional Sales Director Identity & Access Management, MEA, take us through the company and channel plans for the year.
MWC crucial for Samsung, HTC
Samsung Electronics and HTC are going head to head on Sunday with almost simultaneous launches of new flagship smartphones. Both companies have a lot to prove, but for different reasons.
Ericsson: Shared data demands to change
Ericsson ConsumerLabs has discovered that future shared data plan users will be very different from those of today, placing new demands on operators.
Apple thriving on ‘stiff competition’
Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t disappoint when he spoke at this week’s Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, reiterating his company’s commitment to “great” and not “good” products.
Cashing in on LTE
With the increasing number of LTE roll outs in the region, a key challenge facing operators is how to boost the revenue with next-generation mobile services. Industry pundits say there are many new models operators can tap into, thanks to LTE.
Harnessing Gigabit Wi-Fi
The newest version of the 802.11 standard – 802.11ac – is ready for prime time. The official IEEE standard is finished, and price and performance are significantly improved over 802.11n products. We look at what it takes to make the transition to 802.11ac.
What to consider as you prepare for the transition to 802.11ac.
Dubai gov summit: Smart Cities about human needs
A personal dashboard that plans the day ahead for you by evaluating preferences with real-time recommendations could soon be a reality, according to experts addressing the third Dubai Government Summit.
Huawei consumer sales climb 30 percent
Huawei’s Consumer Business Group (BG) has recorded a 30% year-on-year sales revenue increase to $12.2 billion worldwide, crossing the ten billion mark for the first time.
Where there’s a will…
Nader Henein is all too aware of the ever-present IT security risks that envelope our day-to-day lives. BlackBerry’s Regional Director for the Advanced Security Division describes the ease at which the everyday user can be compromised, and what the company is doing to secure defences.
Strategising future goals
Partners need to prepare for new opportunities created by Internet of Everything era, as organisations look for strategic support, says Meghan McCarthy, Regional Sales Manager, Partner Organisation and Commercial Segment, Cisco UAE.
Gartner predicts $3.8 trillion 2015 IT spend
Worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3.8 trillion in 2015, a 2.4 percent increase from 2014, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
China increases censorship with VPN crackdown
China is clamping down on unrestricted access to the Internet by blocking services that allow users to get around government censorship.