Apple and GE have announced a partnership to deliver industrial apps designed to bring predictive data and analytics from Predix, GE’s industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to iPhone and iPad.
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Ooredoo Oman, National Electricity Centre ink IoT agreement
Ooredo Oman and NEC have signed a deal to establish an Internet of Things (IoT) network system to facilitate of wireless technologies, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), micro services and the internet.1 6375
Evolve Digital Transformation Forum 2017 | Highlights
Tahawul Tech gathered business and technology decision makers to Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Hotel for the inaugural edition of the Evolve Digital Transformation Forum, to explore how the GCC now finds itself at a crossroads in its overall approach to technology.
Apple’s Face ID tech reduced in iPhone X to ease production: Bloomberg
The Face ID system has been a major talking point among the $999 iPhone X’s features. It uses a mathematical model of users’ faces to allow them to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones.
Avaya, Bosch to develop ‘next-gen workplace’ with $60M deal
Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide.
UAE Central Bank issues Bitcoin warning
The UAE Central Bank has warned about the risks of using digital currencies as a medium of exchange for now, amid …
Saudi construction firms setting for 2018 digital ‘tipping point’
Saudi construction firms hope for 2018 to be the “tipping point” for digital transformation, ensuring the 178 billion Saudi Riyals …
Smart Dubai, TRA join forces to create unified digital ID
The project will develop and integrate the ‘SmartPass’ service of the UAE Federal Government with the ‘Dubai ID’ service into a single system, allowing users to access federal and local government services, by logging in once, from any location, and processing transactions digitally.
When will Blockchain take off in GCC enterprises?
So much of our day-to-day life now revolves around the Internet. We shop online; we communicate online; we bank online …
DEWA launches tech investment firm in Silicon Valley
JEI Silicon Valley will primarily look for opportunities linked to research and development, R&D, and innovation.
Avaya to unveil Happiness Index on Blockchain at GITEX
Avaya is set to unveil its Happiness Index on Blockchain during GITEX Technology Week 2017. The Index will show how …