The Middle East and Africa personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 15.2 percent year-on-year in Q3 2017.
Juniper Networks unveils Bots and updates to Extension Toolkit
Juniper Networks has announced Juniper Bots, a series of new applications that simplify network operations by translating intent into automated …
Three ways to orchestrate response and beat the skills gap
Many organisations are seeking to lessen the impact of the cybersecurity skills gap by increasing the productivity of their existing …
What does the near future hold for Middle East software?
It’s been over half a decade since Marc Andreessen declared that “software is eating the world.” Six years on, ask …
Middle East posts world’s highest increase in data breach costs
“Businesses need holistic data protection strategies and solutions to prevent, contain, and remediate data breaches,” says Savitha Bhaskar, Condo Protego.
AWS launches VR, 3D developer platform Sumerian
Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of its Sumerian service, which aims to help developers build virtual reality (VR), …
AWS announces Amazon Sumerian
During the AWS re:Invent Midnight Madness kick-off event, Amazon Web Services, (AWS), an Amazon.com company, has announced Amazon Sumerian, a new service that …
Waymo seeks delay of Uber trade secrets trial over new evidence
Waymo is asking to postpone its trial against Uber Technologies scheduled to start Wednesday, saying its adversary hid potentially key evidence in the case.
DFRE dismisses competition from online
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the government authority responsible for oganising last weekend’s super sale, has denied claims that …
3D-printed human organs could extend life spans to 120 years: experts
While improving quality of life and leading healthy lifestyles contributes to longevity, continuous technology development will help increase life spans, said the panellists.
Businesses unprepared for cyberattacks, warns study
More than 60 percent of information security professionals in the Middle East are not confident in their company’s preparedness to …
Bahrain to host inaugural Islamic Finance Innovation Day next month
The event will be held in partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) on December 7, and will focus on Islamic fintech.
Kaspersky Lab: 23% of UAE children have faced threats on social media
The company embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity performances at selected schools in Dubai, aimed at driving awareness around online safety.
UAE Mars Science City set to arrive in ‘30 months’
The UAE’s Mars Science City will be completed in 30 months, a senior official with the UAE Space Agency has …
Yahsat targets low-cost carriers, e-commerce firms
The UAE satellite operator Yahsat, a unit of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, forecasts strong demand for its in-flight Wi-Fi …
Unsung heroes of the digital age
Over this weekend, I’d the opportunity to chair the first meeting of CIO MENA Forum, a small group of powerful …
Who calls the shots on digital transformation
Frank Basinski, director, Partner Programs and Enablement EMEA, Red Hat, examines, who should be responsible for a firm’s digital transformation …
Abu Dhabi Police launches 2057 Plan
Abu Dhabi Police has launched its futuristic 2057 Plan to deliver a UAE capital city that will be powered by …
Emirates NBD launches new digital branch
Emirates NBD has opened its first paperless digital branch at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The new branch aims to …
Emirates to boost inflight WiFi connectivity by 2020
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Thales to equip its 777X fleet with the “next generation broadband inflight connectivity” using Inmarsat GX global network.