Ear-worn devices (“hearables”) shipments will take over as the top wearables segment with 158 million units shipped Gartner, Inc. forecasts that …
Huawei launches its blockchain service worldwide
Huawei Cloud has officially launched its Blockchain Service (BCS) for global use, after launching it for commercial use in China …
Reimagining FinTech
Finastra Universe – the anchor event for the Middle East’s financial services brought together global and regional experts to explore …
Finablr acquires digital payments firm TimesofMoney
Finablr, a global platform for Payments and Foreign Exchange solutions, has announced the acquisition of TimesofMoney, a digital payments solutions provider, from Network International.
US to showcase mobility innovations at Expo 2020 Dubai
The US Department of State has reportedly chosen Virgin Hyperloop to represent the United States at the upcoming Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Global tech giant inks deal to support startups in UAE
AREA 2071, Microsoft and AI Ventures Lab Partner Netways, sign MoU to promote entrepreneurial opportunities for tech startups in UAE.
Vantage point: Avaya on open SIP innovations
Ard Verboon, senior director product management, Avaya, elaborates on the firm’s devices strategy and how it is innovating in the …
GCC nations poised to become global leaders in 5G networks: report
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to recent reports.
Saudi Arabia grooms next generation cybersecurity experts
The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has started training the first batch in the Cybersecurity Training Program (CyberPro), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Smart approach to cybersecurity on spotlight in UAE
Help AG will demonstrate its “SMART approach to Cybersecurity” aimed at empowering Middle East enterprises to enhance their cybersecurity posture while reducing IT complexity and management overheads at its upcoming the at its upcoming Security Spotlight Forum (SSF).
Expo 2020 Dubai unlocks new opportunities with online platform
Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP).
UAE-based Virgin Mobile MEA mulls IPO
Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa is exploring options including selling all or part of itself, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
FinTech poised to reshape future financial markets: study
Investments in Gulf-based fintech startups are expected to reach $ 2 billion in the next decade, compared to a mere $ 150 million invested in the last 10 years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region.
Siemens, Aruba team up to bridge gap between OT and IT
Siemens and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, have announced a strategic partnership focused on bridging the Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) worlds.
“We have the AI edge”: Huawei
With Huawei edging closer to the $100 billion revenue mark, vice president and managing director of the Middle East enterprise business group, Alaa Elshimy, tells CNME why the firm has the edge over its AI competitors, why it is not investing in Blockchain – for now – and why the United Nations could decide what machines should and shouldn’t do.
How Avaya is revolutionising UCaaS with innovative business communication devices
Ard Verboon, Senior Director Product Management, Avaya, on the firm’s latest Open SIP devices and how customers can leverage the …
Saudi firms gear up for the year of “cloud-first approach”
The majority of Saudi Arabia’s organisations (59 percent) plan to increase cloud spend in 2019, driving their digital transformation journeys, …
Pure Storage launches new cloud data services
All-flash storage firm Pure Storage has announced Pure Storage Cloud Data Services, a suite of new cloud offerings that run …
Three things to consider when buying flash storage
The advantages of all-flash storage and why Huawei OceanStor all-flash storage is an ideal choice for mission-critical business.
UAE Museum of the Future to open doors in 2020
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the completion of the Museum of the Future’s building structure.