Four in five large GCC enterprises still rely solely on usernames and passwords for authentication to corporate networks, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation survey.
Exabeam signs up Exclusive Networks to deliver SIEM solutions
Next-gen SIEM vendor, Exabeam, has chosen Exclusive Networks to accelerate its market impact in the Middle East enterprise sector. The …
Digital transformation in telecom sector on spotlight in Dubai
SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Tech Mahindra will jointly hold the Beyond Connectivity (BYC 2018) – Tech Mahindra Annual Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) Summit 2018, themed “In The Future”.
How driverless cars will bring a new cybersecurity challenge
It has long been a favourite scene in films and television dramas: a driver desperately stamping on the pedals in …
Global tech firms sign up to train Arab coders in UAE
Microsoft, Oracle and SAP have reportedly been signed as partners of the Dubai Future Foundation to support the One Million Arab Coders initiative.
How Microsoft is helping GCC businesses understand their customers
Microsoft Middle East & Africa’s Keith Fenner, Dynamics 365 Business Group Director, explains why the firm’s platform brings unrivalled business …
Dubai turns to AI to bolster dhow trade
The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, PCFC, has launched the “Dhowber” project to strengthen the UAE and Dubai’s leading global position in the maritime transport industry, and help shape the sector’s future.
Driverless world needs data centres on wheels, claims EMEA tech exec
VMware’s senior vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Jean-Pierre Brulard, gives his take …
Social media makes data analysis a challenge, says expert
“Social media is now polluted with fake news and reflects inaccurate reality of public opinion. Data analysis is a challenge since we are dealing with Cloud Computing and Big Data that forces diplomats to determine their messages through only numbers,” said Dr. Mohammed Ayish, Head of the Mass Communication Department at the American University of Sharjah.
How sustainable tech is transforming Middle East utilities
Frederic Abbal, Executive Vice President – Infrastructure, Schneider Electric, tells Tahawul Tech how digital technology is playing a key role in the solutions for new energy world problems.
The doctor is in: Dubai to get new AI-powered virtual consultation app
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is reportedly planning the roll out of a 24/7 artificial intelligence-powered doctor consultation project.
UAE poised to become global centre of AI by 2030
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help increase the UAE’s gross domestic product by 35 percent by 2031, according to a new report.
Huawei to take on Samsung and Apple with latest flagship
Huawei have unveiled new additions in their flagship P-series of smartphones: the P20 and P20 Pro.
MEA Smart City spending to reach $1.2 billion
Spending on the technologies that enable Smart City initiatives is forecast is expected to reach $1.26 billion for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region in 2018, according to the latest insights from IDC.
How to create data-centric security strategies
Thomas Fischer, global security advocate, Digital Guardian, on how organisations can create data-centric security strategies in 2018. As businesses continue …
UAE AI Council talks future vision and strategy
Artificial Intelligence Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama headed the very first meeting of the UAE Council for AI, which discussed the government body’s objectives and role in implementing the UAE Strategy for AI.
Infinity Data CEO on growth strategies
Established in 2016, Infinity Data Systems, aims to expand its portfolio and invest significantly in enhancing internal resources over …
“South Korea wants more UAE tech partnerships,” President Moon Jae-in
South Korean president Moon Jae-in has underlined the importance of technology and business partnerships with the UAE during his visit …
The dark recruiter
Ian Bancroft, vice president and general manager, EMEA, Secureworks, gives an overview of how threat actors operate. It’s no secret …
iPhone assembler Foxconn buys Belkin for $866 million
FIT Hon Teng, a subsidiary of the contract electronics manufacturing giant and iPhone accessory maker, Foxconn Technology Group, has agreed to …