The Dubai Computer Group, an affiliate of Dubai Chamber, has recently held a meeting with its newly elected Board members to create a new team of office bearers and committees for various portfolios.
Autonomous driving headed for a pile-up
Harshul Joshi, Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, DarkMatter, gives his take on the potential risks brought by one of today’s most promising technologies – driverless cars.
Bad (Internet of) Things
Having seen first-hand the damage that can be caused by malicious IoT devices during the Dyn attack in October, organisations must now consider what can be done to keep these clever things from causing harm.
Tech trends that will dominate the business landscape
The pace of technological innovation is faster today than ever before. Few years ago, cloud was dismissed as a fad, today it has evolved into a new norm. Data is moving at the speed of light as Internet of Things (IoT) makes cities smarter.
Genetec announces participation at Intersec 2017
Genetec has announced that it will be showcasing high-end security and surveillance systems at the 2017 edition of Intersec,
Dubai Computer Group hosts business symposium
Industry experts at Dubai Computer Group’s business symposium and networking event shared insights on the burgeoning issues in the regional channel.
ESET registers high score in AV-Comparatives business solution test
ESET Endpoint Security has announced that it registered a perfect score in the latest comparative test of business security solutions conducted by AV-Comparatives and MRG Effitas.
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
STC to buy 10% stake at UAE’s Careem
Saudi Arabia’s largest telecommunications firm (STC) has announced plans to buy a 10 percent stake in car booking firm Careem.
Ingram Micro launches Cyber Security Business unit
Ingram Micro has announced the appointment of Marc Kassis as Cyber Security Director. With this appointment the company has launched its Cyber Security business practice for the META region.
Accenture hosts ‘Digital Connected Hackathon’
Accenture has recently concluded its Digital Connected Hackathon, which was held internationally in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, and locally in partnership with Etisalat Digital.
Ocado teaches robots to talk over 4G
Ocado, an online-only grocery retailer, has recently developed a 4G-based protocol to communicate with thousands of robots powering its new automated warehouses.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Intel to invest $250 million on self-driving cars
Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital, plans to spend more than $250 million of additional new capital over the next two years to drive the development of autonomous driving technology.
DCG to host ‘Business Symposium and Networking’ event
Dubai Computer Group has announced its upcoming “Business Symposium and Networking Event,” to support its members in finding answers to some of the most pressing questions in a volatile business landscape.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.
The importance of IT and HR collaboration
IT and HR are both fundamental departments in every business and a lot of what they do directly impacts bottom line. We take a look at how collaboration between these two crucial business arms can further a business’ success.
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
SAP announces Earth Observation Analysis
SAP, in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), has announced the Earth Observation Analysis service, a cloud service powered by the SAP HANA platform.
SonicWall announces spin out from Dell Software Group
Francisco Partners and Elliott Management have announced the completion of the acquisition of Dell Software Group and the spin out of SonicWall as an independent company.