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CNME February 2016
What’s Inside
Security Operations Centres to face greater challenges in the coming year
0 26345SOCs to face greater challenges from cybercriminals targeting governments and media.
UAE’s new AI Centre of Excellence unites academia, industry to advance sovereign AI
0 21Dubai — The UAE has entered a pivotal new phase in its technology journey with the launch of the AI …
AI to help doctors diagnose broken bones
0 66AI Technology has the potential to help doctors find and fix broken bones in UK pilot scheme.
Gaming giant Valve unveils new Steam Machine console
0 71Valve the PC gaming company unveils a new console product, the Steam Machine, that could shake up the landscape dominated by Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation.
Huawei stresses the need for AI patent rules
0 75Huawei Chief highlights the need for fresh AI patent rules in order to protect the entire open-source ecosystem.
SK Telecoms divides operations to pursue AI transformation
0 96SK Telecom restructures operations into MNO, AI units to help speed up digital transformation aims.
OPSWAT collaborates with NetApp to strengthen file security for organisations
0 133Integration of OPSWAT’s file security tools with NetApp’s storage platform helps mitigate file-borne threats at the storage layer without disrupting workflows.
Informatica partners with Emirates Flight Catering to build a data-driven catering operation
0 128Partnership aims to strengthen EKFC’s digital foundation with cloud-based Master Data Management, enhancing efficiency, transparency and sustainability across an operation that serves over 225,000 meals daily.
MWC25 Doha makes a final registration call as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers gather
0 189GSMA MWC25 Doha: Final call for registration for inaugural event, as industry leaders, innovators and policymakers prepare to convene in Doha.
Lockheed Martin announces senior leadership appointment of Daniel Mouton
0 124Abu Dhabi — Daniel Mouton has been named vice president and chief executive for Lockheed Martin Middle East based in …
SelfDrive Mobility launches SIA — region’s first conversational AI car rental booking
0 157SelfDrive Intelligence Assistant (SIA) becomes the region’s first commercially launched conversational AI for car rentals, supporting 40+ languages and setting …
Ericsson steps up their investment in India
0 131Ericsson adds a new RAN unit to its Bengaluru based R&D centre.
Emirates to bring ultra-fast connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft
0 147Emirates to offer free, super high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi for its customers starting with its first Boeing 777 commercial flight on …
Verizon to cut workforce as part of restructuring efforts
0 139Verizon is reportedly looking to cut 15,000 jobs.
UAE secures top global spot at ‘Olympics of Robotics’, outshining 193 nations
0 161Young Emirati innovators outshine 193 nations, showcasing the power of STEM, creativity, and national ambition. Dubai — Team UAE was felicitated …
Apple launches support for mini app developers
0 168Apple launches a new programme designed for mini app developers.
Australian critical infrastructure at risk of ‘high impact sabotage’
0 126Australia's security chief believes they are at risk of 'high-impact sabotage' from China.
IFS Industrial X Unleashed: “The future is not coming, it is already here.” – Mohamed Kande, PwC
0 233Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman of PwC, has declared that the future is not coming, it is already here, during a …
Grovy Developers elevates smart living with AURA’s fully integrated home ecosystem
0 199CEO Abhishek Jalan explains how the developer’s design-first approach to home automation is shaping buyer expectations and redefining security, sustainability, …
Mastercard and Circle expand stablecoin settlement capabilities across EEMEA
0 274The payments giant’s partnership with Circle marks a pivotal step in bringing regulated digital currencies into mainstream commerce across emerging …
The EU raises concerns over Google’s spam policy
0 242Google is facing an EU antitrust investigation over its spam policy.
Bringing partner information together with one centralised tool
0 205Rashad Baradi, Country Distribution Manager, Cisco - KSA and Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor - KSA, explore the role of Cisco's new Partner Experience Platform and how it centralises every piece of critical partner information into a single interface.
NTT uses genAI to enable highly personalised marketing
0 245NTT's genAI large action model helps personalise promotions.
Deutsche Telekom sees increased momentum in fibre-to-the-home uptake
0 234Deutsche Telekom sees a boost in U.S. operations and fibre at home adoption.
Microsoft to invest in Portuguese AI Data Centre
0 243Microsoft to commit $10 Billion into an AI data centre located in Portugal.
IFS announce world-first partnership with Anthropic to drive new era of ‘Industrial AI Applied’
0 285CNME Editor Mark Forker was in attendance at Industrial X Unleashed, an inaugural event hosted by IFS, which kicked off earlier …
Apple announces record iPhone shipments to India
0 251Apple registers record smartphone growth in India.
Huawei sets a new company record for IP deals
0 250Huawei reveals a total of $630 Million revenue from IP deals.
Anthropic AI races to secure more compute power
0 277The initiative aligns with US President Donald Trump’s AI action plan, which aims to maintain U.S. leadership in AI.
Is quantum computing the next AI?
0 236Zoe Kleinman, a Technology editor at the BBC, demystifies quantum computing and evaluates whether it has the potential to become the next big technology trend.
