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Intelligent security is key to fight sophisticated threats
Intelligent security is increasingly becoming vital as GCC CISOs continue to battle against increasingly sophisticated threats, according to experts. 0 2018
Worldwide PC shipments to decline in the next three years: IDC
Global shipments for personal computing devices market, comprised of traditional PCs, laptops and workstations, is expected to shrink by 3.9 percent in 2018, according to the latest forecast from IDC.
Huawei snatches Apple’s spot as world’s second biggest smartphone seller
China’s Huawei Technologies has overtaken Apple as the world’s second-biggest smartphone seller in the June quarter, data from market research firms showed.
Wristband market falls flat as smartwatches see steady growth: report
The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, but the market for wristbands is expected to decline 6.6%.
Global spending on digital transformation to soar past $1 trillion
Worldwide spending on the technologies and services that enable the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organisations is forecast to be more than $1.1 trillion in 2018, an increase of 16.8 percent over the $958 billion spent in 2017.
MEA Smart City spending to reach $1.2 billion
Spending on the technologies that enable Smart City initiatives is forecast is expected to reach $1.26 billion for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region in 2018, according to the latest insights from IDC.
GCC smartphone sales could continue to fall this year: report
The GCC mobile phone market has experienced mild seasonal growth during the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest data revealed by IDC.
Digitalisation initiatives to fuel IoT spending in MEA
The Internet of Things (IoT) market in the Middle East and Africa region is set to grow 15 percent year-on-year in 2018 to reach $6.99 billion, according to a recent report.
iPhone 8 and X propel Apple into smartphone lead over Samsung
Apple has surpassed Samsung as the world’s leading shipper of smartphones, according to two industry reports released. Though IDC and …
Mark your calendars: Galaxy S9 launch revealed
Samsung has rolled out invitations to its much-anticipated Galaxy S9 unveiling, announcing the launch event to take place on 25th …