UAE telco Etisalat has signed a partnership deal with the Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) to boost their collaboration in the digital transformation of government services in the capital.
Apple unveils new game subscription service
Apple Arcade will give customers the freedom to try any game from its handpicked collection of titles that are all-you-can-play, have no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases, and respect user privacy.
Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming platform
Apple has announced Apple TV+, a new video platform for storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries.
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report
Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week.
Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation
Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts.
Microsoft gears up for the first “Ignite” tour in Dubai
Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time.
Sophos Intercept X scores high in “security effectiveness” in NSS Labs 2019 AEP Test
Sophos has announced that its next- gen endpoint solution, Sophos Intercept X, was recognised for having the highest security effectiveness and the most efficient TCO.
Site24x7 announces new cost analytics platform for the public cloud
Site24x7 has announced the general availability of Site24x7 CloudSpend, its cost analytics solution for public cloud platforms.
Facebook admits to leaving millions of passwords unencrypted
The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees.
UAE-based F&B firm signs Finesse and Salesforce for digital transformation
UAE-based hospitality firm Gourmet Gulf has signed software systems integrator Finesse and CRM specialist Salesforce to digitally transform its customer systems.
European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine
Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion.
Apple unveils second generation of AirPods
The new AirPods can respond to “Hey Siri” commands thanks to a new H1 chip, charge wirelessly (with an optional case), and offer more talk time than the previous generation.
Global data analytics firm invests $1 billion in AI
SAS has announced that it will invest $1 billion in AI over the next three years through software innovation, education, expert services and more.
Dubai Police nabs 300 suspects with AI-powered cameras
The Dubai Police has reportedly made over 300 arrests in Dubai last month with the help of AI-powered CCTV cameras.