According to a new PwC report, Chief Information Officers’ (CIO’s) role in defining a company’s strategy has become more important than ever.
Mubadala, Dubai Future Foundation, GE launch microfactory
The collaboration, to create the first microfactory in the region, is set to accelerate revolutionary additive design, customer innovation, digital manufacturing technologies and access to global problem solving within the UAE.
Avaya debuts UC cloud service in Algeria
Avaya and Icosnet have announced a strategic partnership to jointly provide Unified Communications (UC) technologies from a cloud platform in Algeria.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …
Global survey reveals ‘need’for flexibility in the workplace
Productivity and teamwork are both significantly improved when employees can choose where they work, a global survey of anywhere working trends has found commissioned by Polycom.
Qatar Investment Authority to open Silicon Valley office
Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund said today that it would open a San Francisco office to expand its extend its US …
Smart Dubai teams up with IBM for AI Lab launch
Smart Dubai Government Establishment has launched the first cognitive AI Lab in partnership with IBM, as part of its development roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) in Dubai.
Augmented reality gets a second life in manufacturing
Although augmented reality may not have gotten very far in the consumer market, but the technology is getting a second look in the manufacturing sector.
UK looks into WhatsApp encryption after London attack
A senior UK official is asking that law enforcement should be given access to encrypted messages on WhatsApp and similar services.
Digital Shadows expands offering for mobile threat reponse
Digital Shadows has announced new enhancements to its SearchLight digital risk management service helping organisations detect and respond to mobile application threats against their employees and consumers.