Xiaomi has opened its first authorised Mi store in the region in partnership with local distributor Task. Located at Burjuman …
DEWA launches ‘8080 initiative’ to raise e-adoption rate
The e-adoption of DEWA’s smart services is now at approximately 76 percent at the end of Q2 2017. In order to reach the 80 percent target by 2018, DEWA has launched the ‘8080 initiative’ to increase customer awareness of its smart services on DEWA’s smart app and website.
Sony MEA and MECL plan to grow KSA business by 27% in 2017
Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) has unveiled a new business strategy that aims to increase its regional presence and …
Telcos are willing to pay more for 5G: Gartner
The survey found that almost half the respondents intend to use 5G to access videos and fixed wireless capabilities. More interestingly, though, the majority of respondents (57 percent) believe that their organisation’s main intention is to use 5G to drive Internet of Things (IoT) communication.
NES launches fourth generation smart meter
Networked Energy Services Corporation (NES) has announced today its next generation polyphase smart meter is now available for customers. The …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 09.08.2017
Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.
Bricks and clicks: ASGC’s newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs
Newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs has been hired to optimise and reinvent the ways that ASGC uses technology to automate time-consuming processes and enhance the health and safety of on-site workers.
Facebook takes on TV networks, YouTube with new ‘Watch’ tab
According to a blog post released by the company, Watch will be made available on mobile, desktops, and in Facebook’s TV apps.
TRA receives three ISO certificates
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has achieved three ISO certificates in the areas of business continuity, quality management system and environmental …
Deyaar’s Faisal Ali on digitising the property development industry
Faisal Ali, senior IT manager, Deyaar, on his plans to implement digital and green initiatives across the company’s infrastructure.