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Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 21896SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
US lifts laptop restriction for Emirates flights
1 3300Emirates airline has reportedly said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States.
Souq.com to retain $580M brand identity ‘for now’: Amazon
0 3897Amazon.com and Souq.com have announced that there are currently no plans to change the Dubai-based entity’s identity for now.
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs worldwide: Bloomberg
0 2567Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs across the world, in a bid to re-organise its sales force.
Samsung to invest $18 billion in memory chip business
1 2660Samsung Electronics has announced that it plans to invest at least $18.63 billion in South Korea as it seeks to extend its lead in memory chips and next-generation displays for smartphones.
Amazon completes Souq.com acquisition
0 5073Amazon has officially completed the acquisition of Middle East based e-commerce player Souq.com. As the first step of integration, customers can now …