The last year has seen businesses taking increasingly affirmative action in the ways they harness the wealth of data within …
Eagle eye: Norden Communications on growing the surveillance market
Building on its legacy as a player in the IT infrastructure market, Norden Communications ME is developing its presence in …
SD-WAN and finance transformation – what Riverbed expects from 2019
Riverbed’s regional vice president for the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa Elie Dib gives his take on the top …
Dubai to spotlight AI’s role in safety planning for future cities
Live-action firefighting and emergency rescue operations, drone demonstrations, and a revamped conference discussing Artificial Intelligence, safety planning for cities of …
Microsoft’s global annual tech conference is coming to Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology Conference “Microsoft Ignite” is enroute to the Middle East and will be held in Dubai on March 27-28 this year.
DEWA, Siemens to bring new technologies to UAE’s energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in R&D, exchange expertise and know-how, as well as building national capacities in energy technologies.
Three in four Middle East firms have “yet to move to cloud”: Microsoft
Almost three in four Middle East organisations that have not yet moved their digital estates and IT environments to the cloud, plan to do so in 2019, a Microsoft survey has revealed.
Mindware to enable MEA integrators with multi-cloud services offerings
AVI Networks and Mindware have signed a master distribution agreement aimed at empowering resellers across the Middle East and Africa to deliver multi-cloud application services.
Saudi bank becomes first Middle East firm to offer staff training on AI
Saudi-based bank Alawwal has partnered with leading global tech firm Reaktor to train its entire workforce on the basics of artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple demanded $1 billion “incentive payment” from Qualcomm
Apple has reportedly demanded $1 billion as an “incentive payment” from Qualcomm Inc in order for the chipmaker to become the supplier of modem chips for iPhones, Qualcomm’s chief executive testified on Friday.
Why security in the connected workplace is everyone’s business
In today’s digital world, risks to networks and devices come in more forms and from more directions than ever before where destructive threats emerge every day and undiscovered vulnerabilities are exposed, proving that you can never be too secure.
What you need to know about the year of data-driven digital ecosystem
There’s still much to do in advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, and autonomous systems are continuing to take shape as organisations build the digital backbone to support them.
HP debuts latest product innovations in Las Vegas
At CES 2019, HP introduced a series of bold new product innovations designed for the changing ways people live, work, and play.
Dubai calls for ethical use of AI with new guidelines
Dubai’s quest to become the world’s smartest city has received a strong ethical grounding with the unveiling of guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Middle East’s first fully electric bus hits Abu Dhabi roads
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry, and leading technology company Siemens.
Nutanix delivers more opportunities to channel partners
Nutanix has announced that it is enhancing its channel charter, Power to the Partner, to extend opportunities to VAD and global systems integrators (GSI) along with additional opportunities for resellers.
Etisalat to accelerate regional AI and blockchain adoption
Future Now, the innovation programme of Etisalat, has signed agreements with four scale-ups to develop AI and Blockchain solutions following the successful Dubai Future Accelerators programme.
Dubai to spotlight race to becoming the world’s first smart city
With the theme ‘Propelling Globalization through Digital Transformation’, FCS will support the growth of smart city solutions such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, smart mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainability as catalysts in achieving a healthy global digital economy.
Saudi Arabia inks deal to accelerate digitisation at Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have announced plans to improve the quality of technical services at the Two Holy Mosques, which are the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
Five IT trends to redefine businesses in 2019
We are living in an era of unparalleled innovation. As new and emerging technologies continue to redefine IT and business, …