The Qatar Foundation Research and Development (QF R&D) and US-based venture capital firm 500 Startups, have announced the launch of ‘500 Falcons,’ a $30 million seed fund for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and startups in the GCC.
MAF Ventures deploys Microsoft Dynamics 365
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures has announced it has adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365 and a range of supporting apps, as a means of enhancing customer engagement and optimising internal efficiencies across the group’s business units.
Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam
The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers.
Check Point’s Narayanan on enforcing network security
Security Advisor Middle East caught up with Ram Narayanan, channel manager, Check Point, during the previously held Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) 2017, where he discussed the importance of network security and user awareness.
Bee’ah launches anti-drug counterfeiting tech platform
Environmental management company Bee’ah has announced the launch of a new company, EvoTeq, along with two new business initiatives, Evogulf …
Taj El Khayat on technology’s role in transforming business
Taj El Khayat, regional director for Gulf, Levant and North Africa, F5 Networks, explains how a company’s IT goals are becoming more and more aligned with its business and financial objectives.
Qatar news agency hacked by ‘unknown entity’
Qatar said today that its official state news agency, QNA, was hacked and subsequently carried a “false statement” on sensitive regional topics attributed to the country’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
‘International regulations’ crucial to protect Smart Cities
InfoWatch Group president urged global leaders and private sector heavyweights must work together to create international regulations which protect the future of smart cities.
GBM: Cybersecurity key for GCC as millennials go digital
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a regional provider of IT solutions, has revealed that cybersecurity measures need to be increased in companies across the GCC to cater to the digital habits of today’s workforce.
Dubai Police launches ‘world’s first’ Robocop at GISEC
Dubai Police has introduced the “world’s first” operational robot policeman, greeting guests at the opening of the 4th Gulf Information …
Mimecast demos cyber resilience techniques at GISEC 2017
Mimecast has announced its participation at the 4th Gulf Information Security and Conference (GISEC), which is being held from May 21st to May 23rd, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Epicor recognises top performing customers
Epicor Software Corporation, during its Customer Summit MENA, in Dubai has announced the winners of the 2017 Epicor Customer Excellence Awards programme for the Middle East region.
GISEC 2017 opens today
The ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack will be a hot topic on the main conference floor and in the corridors of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) when the 4th Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference (GISEC) opens its doors today.
Do users understand data privacy laws & their own rights?
It’s time to confess. At some point, all of us claim to have read – and have subsequently agreed to …
Arrow to showcase cybersecurity solutions at GISEC 2017
Arrow Electronics has announced that it will showcase a range of enterprise cybersecurity solutions at the Gulf Information Security Expo …
KPMG: Blockchain tech to improve efficiency in finance sector
Blockchain technologies can create compelling efficiencies and meaningfully reduce reconciliations and errors, according to Eamonn Maguire, the global lead for KPMG’s blockchain practice.
Third HR Tech MENA Summit opens
The third annual HR Tech MENA Summit has opened at Al Habtoor City’s the Westin Dubai. Organised by Dubai-based …
Fortinet honours Middle East channel partners at PartnerSync
Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2016 partner of the year awards for the Middle East region.
Dell EMC enhances NBK’s storage infrastructure
The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has selected Dell EMC’s all-flash storage solutions to further strengthen their agility and highly available foundation to power ‘round the clock’ applications and service delivery.
Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s world-renowned Washington state headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research organisation is now turning its attention …