Nokia and the GCAA have entered into a strategic collaboration that will make the UAE the “first country in the world to allow the operation of drones by both businesses and government agencies.”
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3621
Alibaba cloud launches data centre in Dubai
Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of a new data centre in Dubai that will be operated by YVOLV, a joint venture between Alibaba Cloud and Meraas Holdings.
Emirates NBD launches virtual assistant ‘EVA’
Emirates NBD has announced that it will soon debut ‘EVA’, the region’s first intelligent voice-based and chatbot Virtual Assistant for banking in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Microsoft takes part at Big 5 as lead technology partner
Microsoft has announced that it will be participating as the lead technology partner at the Big 5 International Building and Construction Show 2016, taking place from the 21st to 24th of November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Intel to invest $250 million on self-driving cars
Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital, plans to spend more than $250 million of additional new capital over the next two years to drive the development of autonomous driving technology.
Infor receives $2 billion investment from Koch
Infor has announced it reached a definitive agreement with Koch Equity Development (“KED”), the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, to make an investment of more than $2 billion in the company.
Is WhatsApp missing a trick?
Avaya Director for Sales Engineering for the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Savio Tovar Dias gives his take on WhatsApp’s most recent announcement and how it can be instrumental in improving customer experiences.
Huawei jumps to number 72 on Interbrand’s report
This is the second consecutive year Huawei has risen on Interbrand’s list since the company became the first Mainland Chinese brand to be recognised as a Best Global Brand in 2014.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.