US politicians have voted to abolish privacy rules that are designed to prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from selling users’ web browsing histories and app usage histories to advertisers.
UK looks into WhatsApp encryption after London attack
A senior UK official is asking that law enforcement should be given access to encrypted messages on WhatsApp and similar services.
Snapchat set to outstrip Twitter, Yahoo & AOL in ad cash
Snapchat could surpass Twitter, Yahoo and AOL in advertising revenue within three years, with the messaging app company forecast to bring …
Can enterprises harness the business value of digital twins?
With Gartner predicting that billions of things will be represented by digital twins within three to five years, how can enterprises look to leverage their capabilities to create business value?
Mashreq Bank’s ‘digital inside and out’ strategy
Since being named Mashreq Bank’s CTO in September 2015, Nitin Bhargava has made huge inroads in accelerating business processes and sharpening the customer experience through a variety of innovative means.
Major tech companies withdraw from legal fight against Trump
Apple, Google and Facebook are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, deciding not to put their weight behind a lawsuit seeking to block the second version of his executive order.
Iraq Wallet launches e-commerce platform
Iraq Wallet, the country’s mobile wallet and digital payment company, has expanded its ‘ZainCash’ service by launching chanbar.com, a multi-channel, cloud-based e-commerce platform to support Iraqi online entrepreneurs.
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.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise CEO Jack Chen on the firm’s new course
CNME caught up with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s CEO, Jack Chen, during his recent visit to Dubai to discuss the communication company’s latest strategy change – extending its approach to industries outside of the hospitality market.
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 …
CeBIT 2017 to feature ‘immersive technologies’
The show will feature a wealth of disruptive technologies, new business models and application scenarios – everything needed for the digital transformation of business and government.
US tech CEOs voice concern over Trump’s immigration order
Leaders from the US tech industry have warned that the temporary entry suspension on certain foreign nationals introduced by President Donald Trump will impact their companies’ operations and workforce.
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.
Dubai Municipality becomes SDN-equipped
The Dubai Municipality is mandated to fulfill the ambitions of Smart Dubai. Determined to modernise the organisation’s IT environment, the government arm’s IT team has set about consolidating its infrastructure.
Review: Honor 8
Glesni Holland, Deputy Editor, CPI Media Group, tries and tests Huawei’s latest launch, Honor 8.
Review: Honor 8
Glesni Holland, Deputy Editor, CPI Media Group, tries and tests Huawei’s latest launch, Honor 8. As a longstanding and loyal …
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
What ‘not to do’ this Black Friday
James Lyne, Global Head of Security Research, Sophos, shares a Black Friday security checklist of top 10 consumer traits that leave them vulnerable to cybercriminals.
Ericsson: 20 million 5G subscrıptıons in the region by 2022
Ericsson has released its Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa, which predicted that 5G subscriptions will reach 20 Million by 2022 in region.
Gemalto: Users prioritise security when using mobile apps
Gemalto has revealed that consumers prioritise security above all else when it comes to using smartphones, with 80 percent claiming that security is their most wanted feature in a mobile.