Pure Storage has announced a set of flexibility programmes to provide extra help to customers as they navigate shifting resource demands and new ways of working in a rapidly changing environment.
Technology, Travel & Hospitality
UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4556
F5 appoints new head of global services and strategy
F5 has announced the appointment of Tom Fountain as Executive Vice President of Global Services and Chief Strategy Officer.
Bahrain to offer COVID-19 test results on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
Bahrain has become the first country in the world to offer COVID-19 test results by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
UAE PASS to be sole digital identity to access government services in Dubai
The UAE PASS will soon become the only digital identity for all residents of Dubai, including citizens and expats, to access government services within the emirate as well as other parts of the country.
NetApp enables Kubernetes portability with Project Astra
NetApp has introduced Project Astra, a vision for a software-defined platform that is currently in development with the Kubernetes community.
“We are committed to no layoffs for 2020”: ServiceNow CEO
ServiceNow is committing to protect the jobs of its 11,000-plus global workforce through 2020 despite the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dubai Municipality’s smart app sees increased demands
Dubai Municipality’s smart app Montaji has witnessed widespread demand by users and specialised companies.
Apple and Google team up to track and fight coronavirus spread
Apple and Alphabet’s Google have announced a new partnership that will see the two companies work together to leverage smartphone technology to help trace and contain the spread of coronavirus.
Number of e-stores rise in the UAE: TRA
The number of stores providing e-services for consumers in the UAE rose by 150 percent in the past two weeks, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
CORONAVIRUS
Abu Dhabi medical workers can download this app to get free on-demand bus service
Via has launched a new on-demand essential transportation system in Abu Dhabi to provide free rides for medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.