Ericsson has launched its Dynamic Orchestration solution to facilitate the rapid introduction and closed-loop automation of services across physical and virtual networks, …
Mubadala pledges $15 billion to SoftBank’s Vision Fund
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment has announced plans to invest $15 billion in SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund and start two new venture capital funds to build its technology holdings.
How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?
Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. …
ArpuPlus to expand regional presence with A2P services
Mobile value-added services (VAS) player in the MENA region and Emerging Markets, ArpuPlus, is looking to expand its presence in …
Dubai FDI, Dubai Exports innovation mission heads to Canada
A Dubai Government delegation led by Dubai Investment Development agency, an agency of Dubai Economy, will leave on a five-day mission to Canada, to present the strategic advantages of Dubai as an emerging knowledge economy and gateway to fast growing markets in and around the Middle East, North Africa, CIS and the Indian Subcontinent.
WannaCry: The old worms and the new
This week’s attacks leveraging the WannaCry ransomware were the first time we’ve seen an attack combine worm tactics along with …
Alabbar-headed technology fund buys JadoPado
JadoPado, the Dubai-based e-commerce and online marketplace portal, has been acquired by a technology fund headed by Mohamed Alabbar, chairman, …
IBM unveils new PowerAI tools
IBM is trying to remove some of the complications related to image recognition with new tools to automate critical machine learning …
Apple surpasses $800bn valuation mark, approaches $1tn
Apple has managed to land a $1 trillion valuation estimate from US broker Drexel Hamilton, as the race for the company that will surpass the trillion-dollar mark heats up.
RTA, Philips sign MoU to enhance smart lighting technology
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a MoU with Philips Lighting Export BV, to collaborate in the fields of lighting technology and power saving.
Ashith Piriyattiath’s diverse & transformative GCC career
Despite claiming to have “accidentally fallen into the technology industry,” Ashith Piriyattiath’s extensive CV has empowered him with a broad …
Microsoft takes huge AI strides
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017 in Seattle’s Washington State Convention Centre. Microsoft today took huge steps in “amplifying …
DCG’s Business Symposium helps partners transform
Dubai Computer Group (DCG) hosted its fourth edition of Business Symposium and Networking series last week at W Dubai, Al …
Gemalto unveils banking card personalisation centre in Dubai
Gemalto has opened a new banking card personalisation centre in Dubai, to support the region’s fast developing financial services sector.
Oman Technology Fund signs Pak Oman startup MoU
Oman Technology Fund (OTF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pak Oman Investment Co. to explore potential areas …
SoftBank nears $95 billion investment announcement
SoftBank Group Corp. is close to announcing commitments of as much as $95 billion for its technology fund, according to Bloomberg. …
MallfortheWorld unveils Middle East e-commerce platform
MallfortheWorld has announced that consumers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will now have access to over 150 of …
LogRhythm launches TAP programme
LogRhythm has launched its new Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program. The programme is designed to foster interoperability to deliver a more …
Amadeus opts for VMware private cloud
VMware has announced that Amadeus IT Group has deployed an enterprise private cloud based on VMware Integrated OpenStack to support digital transformation initiatives.
Microsoft’s Necip Ozyucel: MENA cloud training essential
Necip Ozyucel, cloud and enterprise business group lead, Microsoft Gulf, tells CNME why he believes cloud training is now more …