The UAE has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to establish the Emirates Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Why having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense
As the threat landscape continues to grow, the fight between organisations and cybercriminals can often feel like a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game. To reduce the impact of cyber-attacks and data breaches, companies today need to be financially prepared and having a cyber insurance makes smart business sense.
CybSafe expands distribution footprint with SCOPE ME
Regional value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East has signed a distribution agreement with cybersecurity firm CybSafe.
Veeam raises $500 million from Insight Venture Partners
Backup solutions player Veeam Software has announced that Insight Venture Partners has invested $500 million with strong participation from strategic …
Eagle eye: Norden Communications on growing the surveillance market
Building on its legacy as a player in the IT infrastructure market, Norden Communications ME is developing its presence in …
UAE telco promotes patient safety with blockchain
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced its latest Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) solution to build the UAE’s first Patient Safety Blockchain Solution.
Billion-dirham distributor StarLink sets sights on stellar growth
Billion-dirham distributor StarLink’s MD Nidal Othman and GM Mahmoud Nimer disclose the secret to its successful and growing operations for …
Samsung Electronics projects profit drop as chips lose steam
Samsung Electronics has flagged its first quarterly profit drop in two years and painted a grim outlook owing to mounting competition from Chinese smartphone makers and declining chip prices.
Regional VAD Spire Solutions bolsters threat intelligence offerings
Regional value-added distribution Spire Solutions has partnered with Digital Shadows to enable organisations effectively monitor external data and links.
Middle East petrochemical plants slated to go online in the next nine years
Around 1,158 announced petrochemicals plants are slated to come online in the next nine years, primarily in Asia and the Middle East.
Samsung Electronics expands partnerships and certification centres
Samsung Electronics has announced its HDR10+ ecosystem expansion to 45 industry partners and the construction of a new certification centre …
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg reflects on the year gone by
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a recent post that he was “proud of the progress” made by the company …
New Indian e-commerce regulation to impact Amazon
E-commerce firms such as Amazon.com and Walmart-owned Flipkart Group can no longer sell products from companies in which they have …
Oracle’s Larry Ellison joins Tesla’s board
Tesla has announced Oracle’s co-founder Larry Ellison, a shareholder and self-described close friend of chief executive Elon Musk, to its …
Rapid response: protecting your brand against cyber incidents
Emirates NBD bank recently warned customers to beware of a phishing email that was doing the rounds entitled “VAT Refund …
UAE among biggest drivers of regional wearables growth
Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018.
Cryptojacking shows no signs of slowing down in 2019: ESET
Cases of cryptocurrency mining and cryptojacking will continue to grow in 2019, as attackers target smart devices and home assistants …
Emirates NBD supports smart payments and active lifestyle with new service
As wearable payment solutions gain popularity in the UAE, Emirates NBD has announced its support of Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay, making it the first bank in the Middle East to offer this service.
UAE reinforces position as innovation hub with new initiative
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator.
4C gears up for regional expansion
4C has announced significant growth, including increased headcount across key offices, expansion of its emerging practices, and new funding.