Consumer spending on technology in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to total $130.8 billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 4.1 percent, according to a recent industry study.
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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 6293
Government and IT leaders descend to Abu Dhabi to discuss digital revolution
Government and IT leaders, advisors and experts came together in Abu Dhabi to examine the digital revolution and explore the potential opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
Dawex data exchange to bring sustainable future to open data
Dawex, a data exchange technology company and operator of the largest data marketplace, brings the power of its data exchange technology to open data.
AVEVA enhances value chain optimisation solutions
AVEVA has announced enhancements to its Value Chain Optimisation offering to enable customers to eliminate information silos and integrate critical business processes across the operational value chain.
Google founders step down from top roles
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they are stepping down from top roles at the Internet behemoth’s parent company Alphabet.
Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services.
Egypt ministry selects Avaya to enhance services for people with disabilities
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology has launched WASEL, a first-of-its-kind contact centre service in the region that provides hugely enhanced access to a variety of services for people with disabilities.
Endpoint security processes and visibility remain challenges: SANS Institute
Centralised logging and automation solutions are now a necessity to detect, defend against and respond to modern attacks, according to the SANS 2019 Endpoint Protection and Response Survey.
Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector
Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.
Global 5G subscriptions to reach 2.6 billion in 2025: Ericsson
Global 5G subscriptions are set to top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem, according to the latest report from Ericsson.