The Saudi ICT market will rebound in 2017 to reach a value of $33.8 billion for the year, according to the latest insights presented by International Data Corporation (IDC).
VMware announces new executive appointments in MENA
VMware has announced several new appointments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, appointing new country managers for the UAE and North Africa, Levant, and Egypt, and naming a new head of MENA Partner Organisation.
Qualcomm CEO defends company against Apple lawsuit
Senior executives at Qualcomm criticised Apple for lawsuits filed in the last week alleging the smartphone chip-maker significantly overcharged it for licensing fees.
IBM brings Google’s AI tools to its computers
IBM is merging Google’s artificial intelligence tools with its own cognitive computing technologies, allowing deep-learning systems to more accurately find answers to complex questions or recognise images or voices.
Fortinet names new CISO
As CISO, Quade will lead the strategy and expansion of Fortinet’s Federal and Critical Infrastructure business.
VMware MENA announces executive leadership appointments
VMware has announced several new appointments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, appointing new country managers for the UAE and North Africa, Levant, and Egypt, and naming a new head of MENA Partner Organisation.
National Store, Wiko sign exclusive distribution deal
National Store, the flagship company of JK Group, has announced its partnership with French smartphone brand, Wiko, to act as the exclusive distributor for the brand in the UAE market.
HTC unveils new smartphone series
HTC has unveiled its newest smartphone series, HTC U, with two new models, the HTC U Ultra 5.7-inch and the HTC U Play 5.2-inch smartphones.
WhatsApp introduces offline messaging on iPhone
WhatsApp, the popular Facebook-owned messaging app, has released an iOS update that lets users send messages while offline.
Alibaba signs long-term deal with Olympics
Alibaba has signed a 12-year partnership with the organisers of the Olympics to provide cloud and e-commerce services to the games.