Mara Social Media, a Dubai-based platform, has announced that it has acquired global mobile calling and messaging app Nimbuzz, with 200 million users across the Middle East and India.
Linksys introduces mesh Wi-Fi system Velop in Middle East
Linksys has introduced Velop, its premier Whole Home Wi-Fi product in the Middle East. Whole Wi-Fi Mesh systems will drive …
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
Sophos launches new version of its EMM solution
Sophos has launched Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution.
Centrify expands mobile security offerings in the Middle East
Centrify has announced that it has expanded support for Windows endpoints — including laptops, desktops and mobile devices ― and joined AppConfig.org to streamline app and device provisioning, extend IT security policy and provide end-users with more device choices.
DarkMatter launches Katim at MWC
DarkMatter has launched KATIM, what the firms claims to be the world’s most secure communications suite. Unveiled in Barcelona, Spain …
Nokia brings back iconic 3310
Nokia has recently launched three new Android smartphones and unveiled a revamped version of the iconic 3310 phone more than 10 years after it was phased out.
BlackBerry KEYone launched
The new BlackBerry KEYone smartphone, unveiled ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2017, is the first smartphone to carry the brand that doesn’t come from BlackBerry.
Xiaomi brings latest smartphone offerings to MENA region
Xiaomi, in partnership with its authorised distribution partner TASK, has announced that it will be launching three of its smartphones in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Toshiba unveils new storage offerings
Toshiba Gulf has launched its latest innovations in storage solutions, debuting three new products in the market, which caters to photo and technology enthusiasts alike.
AWS unveils Chime video conferencing system
The public cloud provider has announced the launch of Amazon Chime, a new service that’s designed to compete with the likes of WebEx, Skype for Business and GoToMeeting.
SANS hosts training to address cybersecurity skills shortage
SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, intends to address the lack of qualified technical resources in the Middle East through its ‘most hands-on course ever’ in Abu Dhabi from the 25th to 30th March, 2017.
BlackBerry announces licensing deal with India’s Optiemus Infracom
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new licensing agreement for its BlackBerry software and services to produce “secure” BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic
If smartwatches ever become an accessory that we buy as a necessity rather than luxury, the Gear S3 will be the device to go for.
Emirates NBD launches digital-only millennials bank
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Liv., its digital-only bank targeted at millennials. The new digital banking proposition is …
DarkMatter, Radbound University conduct research on cryptography
DarkMatter has announced a joint research project with Radboud University to focus on protocol-based side channel attack analysis and countermeasures.
ManageEngine opens data centres in Amsterdam and Dublin
ManageEngine has announced the opening of its two new ISO 27001-certified data centres in the EU — one in Amsterdam, Netherlands and another in Dublin, Ireland.
WhatsApp introduces offline messaging on iPhone
WhatsApp, the popular Facebook-owned messaging app, has released an iOS update that lets users send messages while offline.
OMA Emirates expands payment solution portfolio
OMA Emirates has announced its investment into India based MobiSwipe, a company that specializes in Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) solutions.
OMA Emirates expands mobile payment offerings
OMA Emirates has announced its investment into India based MobiSwipe, a company that specializes in Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) solutions.