The threat of a cyber incident – at the hands of an adversary or an insider — looms large in …
Dubai turns to AI to combat counterfeiting
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection Sector in Dubai Economy is adopting a new AI-based technology to fight counterfeiting in Dubai.
UAE residents can now interact with RTA on WhatsApp
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently launched a Corporate Automated Chat System (Mahboob) on online messaging platform WhatsApp.
OPPO invests $1.4 billion to boost its global innovation strategy
OPPO has recently revealed plans to spend $1.46 billion on research and development this year and has announced that it will establish a new R&D centre in China’s Chang’an Town, Dongguan, Guangdong Province.
How AI adds new horizons to cybersecurity
Paul O’Brien, Director of AI, Service, Security and Operations Lab Applied Research, BT Technology and Professor Nader Azarmi, Emirates ICT Innovation Centre (EBTIC) director and head of BT Global Research Centres discuss how advancements in AI spells the future of security in the Middle East.
Automation Anywhere strengthens ME presence with Dubai headquarters
Automation Anywhere, the global provider of Robotic Process Automation (RPA), has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the …
Saudi Railway Company, Huawei partner to develop smart railway system
Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has selected Huawei as its partner for developing a smart railway and digital transformation in the Kingdom.
UAE’s Khalifa University introduces new institute for fostering AI talents
The UAE’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology has recently launched new institute dedicated to teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to university students.
Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces regulations for “robo-advisors”
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently issued its regulatory framework for Digital Investment Managers (also known as ‘robo-advisors’).
BT named among the first global MSPs for new Microsoft Azure services
BT has announced a range of new managed network services for multinational customers deploying applications and IT services in Microsoft Azure.
UAE CEOs eye IT projects that bring cost savings: report
UAE management boards are enthusiastic about digital transformation in their organisations, according to the latest Harvey Nash/KPMG Chief Information Officer Survey.
Etisalat Digital teams up with UAE banks to develop a new digital platform
Etisalat Digital has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Avanza Innovations to develop a new platform that optimises the latest technologies to digitize trade in the UAE.
Channelhub names top distributors across Europe
Channelhub, an online platform that connects consumer electronic vendors with distributors and retailers across the globe, has announced the availability …
IT managers struggling to keep up with growing cyber threats: Sophos
One in five IT managers surveyed didn’t know how they were breached, and the diversity of attack methods means no one defensive strategy is a silver bullet, according to a recent report by Sophos.
Dell Technologies on how partners can fuel the digital future
Charbel Zreiby, senior manager, Channel Specialty Sales, META, Dell Technologies, outlines how the firm enables channel partners to effectively help …
Evolve 2019: How strong is your cybersecurity strategy?
Despite the global rise in Ransomware and malware, a recent report showed that 91 percent of assessed UAE-based organizations had …
Seera Group accelerates cloud-first strategy with Amazon Web Services
Saudi-based travel services firm Seer Group has selected Amazon Web Services, an Amazon.com company, as its preferred cloud provider.
Sony taps Orange Business to drive business efficiency
Orange Business Services has been chosen by Sony Group to consolidate and transform the communications infrastructure of Sony’s two largest operating companies.
Bahrain, UK team up to pilot global AI guidelines
Bahrain has announced it will pilot new guidelines for the procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.
AR, AI in focus at Expo 2020 Dubai’s London World Majlis
The London edition of Expo 2020 Dubai’s World Majlis series has recently placed the spotlight on the impact of new technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, on the future of cities and humanity.