Pure Storage has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Compuverde, a developer of file software solutions for enterprises and cloud providers based in Sweden.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6166
Uber’s acquisition of Careem to be completed in eight months
Uber’s acquisition of the Dubai tech unicorn Careem will be completed within seven to eight months, according to the ride-hailing firms’ CEOs.
Fortinet to spotlight the “age of Cy-Phy” at GISEC
At the show, Fortinet will showcase its latest security innovations that will help combat threats associated with Cy-Phy.
Proofpoint names new regional director for MEA region
Proofpoint has announced the appointment of Emile Abou Saleh as its new regional director for the Middle East and Africa region.
Mimecast to unveil new threat intelligence capabilities at GISEC
Mimecast has announced that GISEC attendees will be introduced to Mimecast’s newly unveiled Threat Centre.
Security skills gap brings new and unprecedented risks: SANS Institute MD
Taking part at this year’s GISEC, SANS Institute aims to to urge regional leaders to get tough on tackling the cyber security skills gap.
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad rolls out new real-time flight tracking tech
Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking.
UAE residents to get hands-on experience of 5G soon: Etisalat
UAE telecom provider Etisalat says its 5G network is fully ready in the UAE and consumers will be able to get hands-on experience when new 5G-enabled smartphones are rolled out in the market.
Dubai digital bank Liv introduces new AI-powered chatbot
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, the creators of the KAI Banking AI platform for finance to introduce Olivia, Liv.’s conversational AI-based chatbot.
UAE Space Agency teams up with Virgin Galactic to develop space tourism
The UAE Space Agency and Virgin Galactic have announced a new partnership that will see the two parties cooperate across a range of areas including plans to develop space tourism flights.