Google has launched a suite of easy-to-use tools that allow developers with limited machine learning expertise to train custom models. …
CES 2018 in pictures: the companies and products that stole the show
With any industry-defining trade show like CES, there’s an inevitable tendency to try and find winners. Here are our top picks.
Saudi tech startups raise over ‘SR 48 million’ in 2017
The technology startups incubated by Badir Program, one of the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology main initiatives, …
Top 5 VAT tips for businesses in the GCC
We asked a range of Middle East-based experts about the top 5 need-to-know aspects of VAT adoption, to get a better understanding of the impact it is expected to have on IT infrastructures and processes across the GCC in years to come.
Avaya set to start trading on NYSE
Avaya will ring the Opening Bell on January 17th to celebrate the company’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange …
How partners can overcome barriers to cloud selling
Alfred Manhart, senior director channel and SI EMEA, NetApp, elucidates the biggest challenges for partners when selling cloud solutions. There …
Industry 4.0 technologies key to partner growth
Havier Haddad, senior channel director, Dell EMC, reflects on the year gone by and how partners can be equipped to …
Data is a goldmine of opportunities for Gulf firms: Microsoft
In a special event held for data scientists, the tech firm highlighted how its cloud-based Big Data offerings can help organisations analyse their corporate information stores to stay ahead of the curve.
GE’s George Eapen on the evolving role of today’s CISO
George Eapen, CISO of GE in the region talks about the challenges, opportunities and changing role of today’s Chief Information Security Officer.
Revealed: Tahawul Tech’s top tech vendors of 2018
As a prelude to the inaugural Masters of Tech Awards, the CNME editorial team decided to give its own take …
Utimaco, Redington Value sign distribution partnership
Redington Value, the value-added distribution arm of IT distributor Redington Gulf, and Utimaco, one of the largest manufacturers of Hardware …
Hesham Tantawi on taking Asbis Middle East to the next level
Hesham Tantawi, vice president, MENA, Asbis Middle East, reveals plans to become a one-stop-shop player for solutions across the technology …
Bee’ah purchases ‘region’s largest’ Tesla Semi truck fleet
Environmental management firm Bee’ah has purchased the first and largest fleet of Tesla Semi trucks in the Middle East. The …
Why Amazon is the new Microsoft
The Amazon Alexa platform dominated CES this year. The virtual assistant is shaping up to be the most important new …
Zebra helps retailers fortify store operations
Zebra Technologies has announced new retail solutions designed to help retailers outperform their competition, elevate the customer experience, and strengthen …
Veritas names Greg Hughes as CEO
Data management vendor, Veritas Technologies has appointed Greg Hughes as chief executive officer, as part of a planned succession strategy …
Careem, Uber recruit female drivers in Saudi
Ride-hailing applications in Saudi Arabia are recruiting female drivers, after the Kingdom announced plans to lift the ban on women …
CES 2018: Nissan’s ‘brain to vehicle’ technology can read your mind
Nissan’s B2V technology the result of research into using brain decoding technology to predict a driver’s actions and detect discomfort.
HTC Vive enhances VR offerings at CES 2018
HTC Vive has announced new hardware upgrades that are expected to deliver enhanced VR experiences to consumers and enterprises. The …
Oman’s Taageer Finance unveils consumer-focused mobile app
According to the company, Tamweeli also provides a “360-degree view” of customer’s relationship with Taageer Finance enabling the customer to ensure financial astuteness even from the remotest of locations in Oman.