CNME Editor James Dartnell gives a lowdown of this week’s biggest news in the technology industry on the second edition of Transformation Talk, the weekly news round-up brought to you by Tahawul Tech.
Dell expands XPS, Inspiron and Alienware portfolio
Dell UAE has unveiled new industry-first additions to its XPS and Alienware portfolio – the XPS 13 2-in-1, and the Alienware 13, 15 and 17, at GITEX Shopper Spring Edition 2017.
Global IT security leaders to gather at GISEC 2017
Cybersecurity experts from across the region and globe will come together for the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC), which will be held from 21st to 23rd May at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Samsung, Citrix bring desktop experience to Galaxy S8
Samsung has introduced DeX, a new device that the company claims to be instrumental in lightening the electronics load of professionals who are embracing their organisations’ mobile business strategies.
DEWA signs up Silver Spring Networks for smart grid
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed an agreement with Silver Spring Networks International to establish a communication platform based …
Careem eyes up IPO as potential acquisition opportunity
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem is looking for acquisition opportunities and is considering an initial public offering as a possible option – but has no timeframe in mind, its founder and CEO said.
Amazon delays opening of cashier-less shop, Amazon Go
Amazon is delaying the opening of its cashier-less ‘Amazon Go’ shop because of technical issues, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Abu Dhabi Police arrest ATM skimming hackers
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested four hackers who stole more than AED1 million from consumers’ accounts by installing skimmer devices …
Trump extends Obama executive order on cyber-attacks
US President Donald Trump is extending by one year special powers introduced by former President Barack Obama that allow the government to issue sanctions against people and organisations engaged in significant cyber-attacks and cybercrime against the US.
Samsung reveals ‘long-awaited’ Galaxy S8
Samsung has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8 and S8+.