The TRA noted the risks of automatically providing a map of the users’ location without their knowledge, which may lead to unaccounted consequences and breaches that harm the privacy of individuals.
Keep IT running: Tips to improve run-time container security
Gary Duan, CTO, NeuVector, shares 12 ways organisations can improve run-time container security. There still really aren’t many enterprise run-time …
Fidelis Cybersecurity releases endpoint cloud solution
Fidelis Cybersecurity has announced the availability of Fidelis Endpoint Cloud, which is expected to provide security personnel with the visibility, context and …
Number of global mobile subscribers hits 5 billion
The world’s mobile industry has signed up its 5 billionth unique mobile subscriber, according to real-time data from GSMA Intelligence, …
Kodak Alaris unveils new partner programme
Kodak Alaris’ Information Management division (IM) has overhauled its channel partner programme to introduce several new sales tools, incentives and …
Kaspersky reports shows UAE kids’ online behaviour
Kaspersky Lab has issued its latest report about detections on computers used by children. Analysis shows that, on average, children …
Sandooq Al Watan aims to cultivate ‘Emirati Google’ by 2071
A new startup funding project launched by a group of local businessmen, has announced its three-point plan to develop an …
Nokia rolls out ‘petabit-class’ router
With internet traffic set to triple over the next five years or so, according to recent estimates from Nokia and …
Kalanick irrigation: Uber CEO’s absence means a cleaner ride
After months of scandal and scepticism surrounding the company, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has taken an indefinite leave of absence …
US-based Zaloni signs strategic VAR partnership with ixtel
Data lake company Zaloni has signed a strategic value-added reseller partnership with UAE-based digital services company ixtel, as a part …
Verizon completes Yahoo acquisition, Mayer steps down
Verizon Communications has reportedly closed its $4.48 billion acquisition of Yahoo Inc’s core business.
US to deliver smart bombs to Saudi Arabia
The US will start delivering smart bombs to Saudi Arabia as part of a $1.3 billion arms package approved in 2015, according to a report by Bloomberg citing two officials with knowledge of the plans.
MBRF and Beehive sign SME startup lending MoU
The Mohammed bin Rashid Fund (MBRF) the financial arm of government agency Dubai SME, and peer-to-peer lending platform Beehive have …
Impersonation attacks rise 400%: Mimecast
Known and unknown attacks, as well as spam, are continuing to get through incumbent email security systems, according to the latest report by Mimecast.
MoI develops smart bags to transport money
The Private Security Business Department at the Ministry of Interior has developed a smart bag to transport money with multiple …
Tata Communications ties up with Alibaba Cloud
Tata Communications has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to enable customers from over 150 countries, including India, to connect to the Alibaba Cloud ExpressConnect via Tata Communications’ IZO Private Connect service.
Manual v machine: When will robots appear in the workplace?
When Dubai Police announced that ‘robocops’ would patrol the emirate’s streets by May, many could have been forgiven for thinking …
SoftBank to buy Boston Dynamics
SoftBank’s latest robotics acquisition could allow it to open up a whole new market for service industries and home help. …
Electric car market posts record year: report
The number of electric cars on the roads across the globe rose has surpassed 2 million in 2016, according to the latest International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook.
Careem launches On Call service
Careem has launched its On Call service, which allows users to book a Careem car in five seconds without downloading …