China-based smartphone firm OPPO has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s 5G ecosystem through substantial new investments and technology trials.
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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 6167
du spotlights IoT, blockchain offerings for healthcare industry
Du has showcased its latest transformative eHealth offerings as part of the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) 2019 Dubai Health Forum.
Risky business: the risk perception and privacy challenges of the cloud
The cloud is everywhere today. However, many organisations as well as individuals still don’t fully trust the nature of the cloud. Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to experts about the risk perception and privacy challenges of the cloud.
Avaya opens ENGAGE 2019 user conference
Avaya has opened its annual Avaya ENGAGE conference for the global community of contact centre and unified communications users, and introduced new innovations to simplify and enhance converged business communications.
UAE telco sets new record with $10 billion portfolio value
Etisalat has become the first Middle East group to break the $10 billion barrier in terms of wider portfolio value, the company announced.
UAE Banks Federation turns to tech to combat cheque fraud
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), in coordination with UBF IT Committee, has hosted a workshop dedicated to UBF member banks to address a new and innovative approach in combatting cheque fraud.
Why Dell Technologies has the “upper hand” in enterprise tech
Dell EMC’s senior vice president for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region Mohammed Amin tells CNME why he believes the firm has the edge over its behemoth competitors and why it will be the “last man standing” in the IT infrastructure space.
Emirates passengers can now plan entertainment playlists ahead of flight
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
Dubai, Saudi oil giant to foster digitisation in energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco to foster collaboration on energy and smart grid innovations.
France slaps Google with $57 million antitrust fine
France’s data protection watchdog fined Alphabet’s Google $57 million (EUR 50 million) for breaching European Union online privacy rules, the biggest such penalty levied against a US tech giant.