DarkMatter has launched a Trusted Transparency Programme and calls on the technology ecosystem to evolve its outlook to embrace more rigorous vetting …
Ocado Technology debuts open source tool for smart factories
Ocado Technology has released Kubermesh, a free and open source package designed to simplify data center architectures for smart factories. The …
Carbon Black, Westcon-Comstor to enable security partners
Ian Jones, divisional director, Westcon Security and Mohammad Aquib Aftab, regional director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Carbon Black, share …
Credential reuse poses major threats to enterprise security
Digital Shadows has unveiled research into some of the main techniques cybercriminals are using to target organisations using stolen credentials which have been reused across a variety of sites and online forums.
Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts
Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said.
Prepare for the inevitable security incident
A serious security incident is a question of “when,” not “if”, says Rob McMillan, Research Director at Gartner. The 2014 cyber attack on …
KSA officials seize fake printing supplies for HP printers
Intercepted counterfeits deliver setback against manufacturing and distribution of fake printing supplies. HP has announced multiple seizures of counterfeit printing …
US considers laptop ban on all international flights
The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins on all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly.
SoftBank buys $4 billion stake in Nvidia
SoftBank Group has reportedly bought a $4 billion stake in Nvidia, a move that makes it the fourth-largest shareholder in the graphics chipmaker company.
Attivo: ME firms should adopt new tech to fight ransomware
Attivo Networks has urged not only healthcare, but all industries to take immediate steps in the wake of the recent global ransomware attacks.
SAP expands software capabilities and Google partnership
SAP SE has affirmed its commitment to an open ecosystem and emphasised that strong partnerships will be key for the cloud-based intelligent enterprise, which will be a cornerstone for the new global economy.
F5 report forecasts drastic societal change
F5 Networks has unveiled a report at its Agility conference in Barcelona on the future of applications, highlighting major trends …
Dubai Future Foundation promotes future-centric knowledge
The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) to promote innovation and future-centric knowledge, and help realise the UAE Vision 2021.
RTA opens AI-heavy $90 million command and control centre
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an AED 335 million ($90 million) enterprise command and control centre, the EC3, …
Huawei showcases digital aviation solutions
At Dubai Airport Show 2017, Huawei showcased its full suite of airport-oriented ICT capabilities including visualised airport operation solution, panoramic video …
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.
SearchInform unveils DLP solution at GISEC
SearchInform is demonstrating its next generation Data Loss Protection (DLP) solution at GISEC 2017. With an increasing number of cybercrimes and cyberattacks …
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 …
Data drivers: Teradata Universe EMEA 2017
James Dartnell reports from Teradata Universe EMEA 2017 in Nice, France, where the firm conceded it needed to continue its …
SoftBank tech Vision Fund closes $93 billion of funding
The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, including the $15 …