Government and IT leaders, advisors and experts came together in Abu Dhabi to examine the digital revolution and explore the potential opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Dawex data exchange to bring sustainable future to open data
Dawex, a data exchange technology company and operator of the largest data marketplace, brings the power of its data exchange technology to open data.
Veritas now capable of supporting AWS Outposts
Veritas Technologies, a worldwide market share leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, today announced that it has the …
Vectra integrates AI threat detection platform with AWS VPC Ingress Routing
Vectra has announced that its cybersecurity platform integrates AI-driven attacker detections, threat hunting and incident investigations with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Ingress Routing.
Global 5G subscriptions to reach 2.6 billion in 2025: Ericsson
Global 5G subscriptions are set to top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem, according to the latest report from Ericsson.
Pure Storage bridges the divide between public and private cloud
Pure Storage has announced major additions to its Cloud Data Services portfolio that helps customers more impactfully deploy hybrid clouds.
Uber founder receives $400m in investment from Saudi Arabia
Uber founder Travis Kalanick has received investment of $400m from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund according to reports in The Wall …
Ooredoo chooses Fortinet to deliver secure SD-WAN managed services in Kuwait
Fortinet has been chosen by Ooredoo Kuwait, a part of Ooredoo Group to deliver the region’s first secure SD-WAN managed service.
Uber stripped of licence to operate in London
Uber has lost its licence to operate private hire vehicles in London after the UK capital’s transport agency said it was “not fit and proper” to hold such a permit.
Online shoppers in the Middle East at risk of email fraud: Proofpoint
90 percent of the top 20 online retailers in the Middle East are not actively blocking fraudulent emails from reaching customers
Zain rolls out first-ever 5G roaming service in MENA
Zain Group has successfully launched the region’s first 5G roaming service between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, with download speeds reaching as high as 500 Mbps for both outbound and inbound roaming.
Global robotic process automation firm raises $290 Million in Series B funding
Automation Anywhere, a global Robotic Process Automation (RPA) company, has received $290 million in Series B funding at a post money valuation of $6.8 billion.
Dubai Future Council launches blockchain policy
The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona.
Singapore launches new AI strategy
Singapore has long served as a bastion of technological advancement, and is undoubtedly one of the most connected and innovative …
NXN partners with Microsoft in bid to drive digital transformation
NXN and Microsoft have ventured into a partnership to launch NXN’s digital transformation platform “DNX” and its digital services on the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform for government entities, real estate developers and enterprises across the region.
NetApp’s data fabric allows companies to weave their own cloud journey
CNME spoke to Matt Wats, Director of Technology and Strategy at NetApp, to understand how the hybrid cloud and data …
Inclusive digital transformation is key to driving Africa’s economic progress
African governments are harnessing digital technologies to support ongoing reforms and better serve the interests of citizens, according to industry experts at the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 in Dubai.
Majid Al Futtaim identifies ‘customer experience’ as key pillar in its long-term strategy
CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Joe Abi Akl, Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer at Majid Al …
Global security firm unveils playbook for defending against ransomware
Sophos has published How Ransomware Attacks, a playbook for defenders that explains how ransomware variants attack and impact victims.
Nutanix reinforces commitment in Saudi Arabia with expansion initiatives
Nutanix has that it is further investing in Saudi Arabia by opening a new office and hiring new technical and …