An international survey of Internet users has found that more than 39% have taken steps to protect their online privacy and security as a result of spying revelations by one-time NSA employee Edward Snowden.
Riverbed goes private in $3.6 billion deal
Riverbed Technology is the latest major tech company to bow out of public trading, announcing a $3.6 billion takeover by private equity firm Thoma Bravo on Monday.
iOS users ‘more security conscious’ than Android base
Data released by cloud storage service iDrive suggests that iPhone and Android users differ in terms of security and privacy habits as well as many others.
Apple, IBM release first mobile apps
IBM and Apple have unveiled the first results of their enterprise IT partnership: 10 mobile applications aimed at businesses in six industries as well as government users.
Iranian hackers hit ME infrastructure for 2 years
For the past two years, a team of Iranian hackers has compromised computers and networks belonging to over 50 organisations from 16 countries, according to research from IT security firm Cylance.
Etisalat launches ‘Business in a box’ SMB solution
Etisalat has announced the launch of ‘Business Quick Start’ – the first in a series of Etisalat’s integrated ‘Business in a Box’ solutions that offer SMBs high-speed fixed broadband Internet, free voice minutes and a free Smart device on a single, bill.
ME trio join ‘Networked Society’ index
Ericsson has published the 2014 edition of its Networked Society City Index report, ranking Cairo as number 3 in terms of ICT maturity improvement from 2013 to 2014, and adding Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat to its list.
Dubai Police scoops UN award
Dubai Police has been announced as the UAE winner of the UN-based World Summit Award, mobile edition (WSA mobile), a global initiative that selects and promotes the world’s best in mobile content and innovative applications.
FT: EU initiating Google split
Members of the European Parliament are readying a motion calling for the breakup of Google, by separating its search engine functionality from other commercial services, according to news reports.
Yahoo dethrones Google as Firefox search tool
Mozilla has picked Yahoo to be the default search engine for its Firefox browser in the U.S., deposing Google in a new five-year partnership announced on Wednesday.