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Vintage tech: Fax machines
Scottish inventor Alexander Bain was able to first reproduce graphics using a fax-like technique back in 1846. Through line-by-line scanning of a message written with special ink on a metallic surface, electrical impressions of the original and a telegraph circuit could be used to transmit the information at a distance.
Ericsson, Zenuity team up for self-driving cars
Ericsson will collaborate with Zenuity, an automotive software development joint venture between Autoliv and Volvo Car Corporation, to develop an …
Qualys completes asset purchase of Nevis Networks
Qualys has announced that it has completed the purchase of certain assets of Nevis Networks. This transaction provides Qualys with significant domain …
2CRSI to present CCTV storage solution at Gitex
For its 2nd participation at GITEX Technology Week, the French start up 2CRSI will present its storage solution for CCTV applications. …
Dubai DED, Ajman Chamber sign MoU on EmPay
The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Department of Economic Development in Dubai have reportedly signed a MoU to foster the cooperation and exchange of experiences on mobile payment solutions.
Veeam to showcase digital life experience at Gitex
Veeam Software will demonstrate its NEW Availability Suite v10 that bridges the ‘Availability Gap’ (the gap between users demand for uninterrupted …
Huawei to invest $500m in enhancing cloud transformation strategy
The investment will enhance the development of cloud-based professional services, and will provide customers with “end-to-end cloud transformation service solutions,” enabling them to build, use and manage their cloud platforms effectively.
dnata agrees cloud deal for digital cargo ops
dnata has agreed a deal to implement a “cutting-edge” cloud-based software platform for its cargo operations in Dubai. The appointment …
Dubai to accept bitcoin payments on $325m real estate project
Bitcoin payments platform BitPay will process the bitcoin transactions. The company already provides bitcoin payment tools to companies such as Microsoft and Virgin Galactic.