Microsoft has commenced its training sessions at the region’s first AI Summer camp, a unique initiative that aims at developing mechanisms to apply the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
Pure Storage automates container storage provisioning
Pure Storage has announced the availability of Pure Service Orchestrator, which delivers container storage-as-a-service to empower IT and developers as they deploy container-based, microservices applications.
Global hotel chain turns to AI to redefine guest experiences
InterContinental Hotels and Resorts has introduced a next generation of intelligent technology to redefine customer hotel experience in China.
5G plays a vital role in the autonomous future: study
With this new level of network capability, communications service providers (CSPs) can secure future market opportunities with manufacturers of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the fields of driver safety and data processing and management.
Equinix, Omantel to establish data centre near Oman capital
This joint venture will establish the “first world-class, carrier-neutral hub in Oman” where carriers, content providers and cloud providers colocate critical IT infrastructure, according to the two firms.
DEWA to integrate GE’s IoT platform into Dubai power plants
The platform enables the connection of machines, data, and people to support DEWA’s digital capabilities and enable it to collect and analyse data in real time, to enhance the speed and efficiency of its operations.
Hikvision powers surveillance tech with AI
Hikvision, a global firm focused on developing innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has officially launched the Global AI Tour covering multiple continents around the world.
Vendor agnostic survey urges partners to speak up
Enabler One supported by Reseller Middle East is conducting the first-ever vendor agnostic annual channel ecosystem survey in the Middle …
Saudi Arabia’s STC inks deal with global telecom firms
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced that it signed partnership agreements with three international telecom companies, namely Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia.
THE NETWORK LEADERS’ GUIDE TO SECURE SD-WAN
How FortiOS 6.0 enables Advanced SD-WAN on-premises and in the cloud The increased adoption of public cloud services has highlighted …
D-Link gears up to showcase expertise at GITEX
The regional IT business environment continues to be challenging, although there have been slight improvements when compared to previous years. …
Global communications tech firm completes $2 billion acquisition of Polycom
Plantronics has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Polycom in a deal that’s valued at $2 billion.
Dubai forum to spotlight the future of banking
The forum will also examine why sustainable finance is the future, and shed light on the region’s strong affinity towards sustainable banking.
UAE banks collaborate to promote FinTech education
Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) in association with leading UAE banks and insurance companies, has launched the …
The Mother L.O.D.E: a (software) defining moment in IT
Data exists everywhere – generated by seemingly every “thing.” And we’re just getting started, it’s what I’ve been calling “Lots of Data Everywhere,” or L.O.D.E. – perhaps the “Mother LODE.”
Cisco networking initiative educates over 7.8 million students
Cisco in the Middle East celebrated several accomplishments of the Cisco Networking Academy, its IT skills and career-building programme available to learning institutions and individuals worldwide.
Cryptocurrency mining attacks skyrocket in Q1: report
Cybercriminals extended their operations in cryptojacking and other cryptocurrency mining schemes, where perpetrators hijack victims’ browsers or infect their systems to secretly use them to mine for legitimate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
SMBs still struggle with over-complicated IT infrastructure
As their businesses grow, companies increasingly embrace new business tools and cloud services in an attempt to make their employees’ working lives more efficient and flexible, as well as reduce expenditures.
Microsoft gathers regional IT experts to discuss data centre transformation
Microsoft on Monday brought together the world’s leading experts on data centre technologies to address GCC ICT professionals, in the region’s first Gulf Data Centre Community meetup, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the regional cloud-skills gap.
Commvault, IBM simplify data management and protection
Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform.