Zain Saudi Arabia and Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia have signed a five-year managed services agreement that will enable the …
IBM launches blockchain initiative with Dubai government and business partners
IBM has announced a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade to advance Dubai government’s blockchain strategy.
IBM, Smart Dubai Office introduce ‘Cognitive Centre of Competence’
The centre, according to both companies, will define and deliver Dubai’s Cognitive Roadmap and help accelerate the development of cognitive citizen services across Dubai.
‘Ripper’ service helps cybercriminals identify scammers
Threat intelligence firm, Digital Shadows, has identified a new service called Ripper, which cybercriminals use to protect themselves from being ‘ripped off’ by their fellow criminal cohort.
BlackBerry announces licensing deal with India’s Optiemus Infracom
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new licensing agreement for its BlackBerry software and services to produce “secure” BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017’ conference
The Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017 was held recently at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building an IT defence strategies for today’s enterprises.
Emaar backs Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017
Emaar Properties has recently announced its sponsorship of the Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017 student competition.
Emirates NBD launches digital-only millennials bank
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Liv., its digital-only bank targeted at millennials. The new digital banking proposition is …
Saudi’s Mobily signs $2.1 billion refinancing deal
Mobily, Saudi Arabia’s second largest mobile telephone operator, said on Wednesday, 1st February 2017, it had signed a SAR 7.9 billion ($2.11 billion) refinancing facility with a group of banks, a Reuters report said.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
The Dynamics 365 combines customer-relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource-planning (ERP) to support organisations in their digital transformation initiatives, enabling them to better engage with customers and empower employees.