Emirates NBD reports steep increase in contactless payments. 5 out of 6 face-to-face card payments are now fully contactless.
Saudi Arabia, Technology, UAE
Excessive technology use to blame for child obesity in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Nine in 10 children across UAE and KSA have access to tablets, smartphones or other handheld electronic devices with screens.1 3753
Rizek the First App to Make at-home COVID-19 Vaccinations a Reality
Rizek Becomes the First App in the World to Make at-home COVID-19 Vaccinations a Reality.
Kissflow Appoints Vaidy Panchabikesan as Regional Sales Director
Kissflow Appoints Vaidy Panchabikesan as Regional Sales Director to Drive low-code no-code adoption in MEA Region. This move is another sign of the company’s deepening commitment to the region and follows closely on the heels of the company establishing a physical office in Dubai in Q1 2021.
Visibility the key to secure digitally-ready network infrastructure – Mekdam Technology
CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Vatan Sakhuja, ICT BU Head, Mekdam Technology, Qatar, to find out how it is helping customers acquire secure next-generation networking solutions, its relationship with Cisco – and the importance of the channel in the IT ecosystem.
Huawei Increases Investment in Carrier Software
To strengthen its leadership in 5G business transformation, Huawei is increasing investment in carrier software as a strategy to support 5G business success. The announcement comes in response to the rapid development of innovative 5G enterprise market applications such as AR maintenance, remote PLC, intelligent quality inspection, and drone monitoring. 5G will bring huge digitalisation opportunities across a wide range of industries.
Cisco Finds That Cryptomining Malware Affected 69% of Customers in 2020
Cisco Report Finds That Cryptomining Malware Activity Affected 69% of Customers in 2020. Nearly 90 percent of organisations had at least one user attempt to connect to a phishing site, most likely by clicking a link in an email. 70 percent of organisations had users that were served malicious browser ads. 51 percent of organisations encountered ransomware-related activity.
Visibility in hybrid cloud could be the difference between prosperity and failure for enterprises
The current pandemic-induced economic downturn has led many to rapidly increase the speed at which they digitise their business — sequestering workforces in their homes and looking for ways to serve a customer base that is now concentrated within digital channels. For many brands a greater transition into the cloud has been a fundamental strategy underpinning this move. However, moving to the cloud still has its challenges for some organisations. New complexities in the IT environment can prevent IT teams from delivering the promised return on cloud investments. Monitoring and observability are now critical components to an effective hybrid cloud strategy.
“We strongly believe in the importance of having hands-on experience on the latest technology solutions.” – AGC Fujisoft
Sanjeev Verma, Executive Director, AGC Networks and President & CEO at Black Box Corporation, explained to CNME Editor Mark Forker, how the company is leveraging its partnership with Cisco to help to address the new demands and expectations of its customers – and how the hybrid workforce is here to stay in the digital economy.
AVEVA and Shell Provide Perspective on Industry 5.0
AVEVA and Shell Provide Perspective on How Industry 5.0 Will Connect Human Elements to Smart Production. Shell’s Veteran Strategist, Brent Kedzierski Advocates Mass Personalisation and Greater Workforce Collaboration as Keys to Industry 5.0.
Infinity des Lumières to be powered by Barco technology
Gulf region’s largest digital art centre Infinity des Lumières to be powered by Barco technology. Immersive art centre due to open doors in Q2 2021 at UAE’s iconic destination – The Dubai Mall.