If you thought 2016 was a fun time to be in IT, 2017 promises to be an even better year for the industry. We bring you an overview of five technologies and trends that will “shake things up” in the world of enterprise networking for the new year.
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Blackberry KEY2 smartphone arrives in the Middle East
The all-new BlackBerry KEY2 is now available across a choice of leading retailers in the UAE and will be available in Saudi Arabia later this month.1 3836
Huawei reveals plans to build ‘Intelligent Phone’
At CES 2017, Huawei Consumer Business Group’s CEO Richard Yu shared Huawei’s vision of the next frontier in mobile – the Intelligent Phone, an AI-powered device.
Middle East mobile phone market continues to decline
The Middle East mobile phone market suffered its third consecutive quarter-on-quarter decline in Q3 2016, according to the latest IDC figures.
Nokia phones poised for a comeback in 2017
Former Finish phone giant Nokia is looking to make a comeback into the smartphone market after its acquisition by Microsoft in 2014.
Ericsson: 20 million 5G subscrıptıons in the region by 2022
Ericsson has released its Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa, which predicted that 5G subscriptions will reach 20 Million by 2022 in region.
Gemalto: Users prioritise security when using mobile apps
Gemalto has revealed that consumers prioritise security above all else when it comes to using smartphones, with 80 percent claiming that security is their most wanted feature in a mobile.
Lenovo launches new Phab2 Pro
Lenovo has launched the Phab2 Pro “the world’s first Tango-enabled smartphone,” which is set to be available from 15th of December across all major retailers in the UAE.
Lenovo unveils new Phab2 Pro
Lenovo has launched the Phab2 Pro “the world’s first Tango-enabled smartphone,” which is set to be available from 15th of December across all major retailers in the UAE.
Aruba to launch ‘Mobile-First Platform’
Aruba has announced that it will be launching its ‘Aruba Mobile-First Platform’ during its participation at GITEX Technology Week.
MEA healthcare firms enter era of digital transformation
According to a recent research by IDC, ensuring high levels of security of data and systems, and guaranteeing business continuity are the top IT priorities among Middle East and Africa (MEA) decision-makers in the healthcare industry.