Microsoft has announced a new update to its Xbox One platform during the fall that includes a new interface design …
Security Advisor ME recognises excellence in IT security
The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.
DFSA pens Hong Kong fintech innovation deal
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have signed an agreement to cooperate on Fintech innovation. …
SmartTone and Ericsson trial LAA
Ericsson and SmarTone, a mobile network operator in Hong Kong, have taken a significant step toward 5G with the successful trial …
Souq adds ‘affordable’ AmazonBasics range to its website
In a Facebook post on August 24th by Ronaldo Mouchawar, the founder and CEO of Souq, he announced that AmazonBasics would be available immediately for sale on the Souq website.
HP and Deloitte announce manufacturing ‘transformation’ deal
HP Inc. and Deloitte have announced an alliance to help accelerate the digital transformation of the global manufacturing industry. The …
Gartner: Emerging markets drive 6.7% Q2 smartphone growth
Global smartphone sales totalled 366.2 million units in the second quarter of 2017, a 6.7 percent increase over the second …
Uber appoints Expedia’s Dara Khosrowshahi as new CEO
Reuters reported that Khosrowshahi, 48, would take on the challenge of leading the ride-services company out of a nearly year-long crisis.
Cisco announces intent to buy Springpath
Cisco has announced its intent to acquire Springpath, a Sunnyvale-based player in hyperconvergence software. Springpath has developed a distributed file …
UAE-based fintech company secures US funding
Now Money is a smartphone app that offers bank transfers, remittance, and other services to migrant workers in the Gulf region unable to afford traditional bank accounts. It aims to provide access to affordable financial services for everyone.