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Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 26.10.17

Glesni HollandOctober 26, 2017, 5:49 pmOctober 26, 2017

Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry.

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"@Meta believes legislation should require app stores to verify age and obtain parental approval before young people can download an app".
Learn more about the response to Australia's social media ban below.
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"@Google’s Al technology provides the most capable foundation for @Apple Foundation Models"
Learn more about the future of this agreement below.
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"If @Ofcom finds @X is in breach of UK law, they can impose fines of up to £18 million".
Following the ongoing story surrounding Grok AI below.
https://www.tahawultech.com/home-slide/uk-regulator-launches-investigation-into-grok-ai/
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Zoho Corp. opens Abu Dhabi and Dubai data centres to strengthen UAE data sovereignty

Kaspersky identifies global scam activity linked to release of Avatar 3

NextWhat wins ONEVASCO contract; smart OOH technology power advertising in UAE

ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75 billion to strengthen cyber exposure across IT and OT

myAster partners with Checkout.com to introduce frictionless global payments

SUSE powers new era of digital sovereignty, innovation and growth with entry into Saudi

HID is helping to deliver passwordless access and enhanced cybersecurity across Saudi organisations

GitGuardian enters Saudi Arabia to strengthen cybersecurity for Vision 2030

GCC enterprises boost security readiness for post-quantum future, says QuantumGate

Human error fuels breaches as only half of professionals receive cybersecurity training

Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations for Oman

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

KROHNE delivers insights to inspire the next generation of engineers in Oman

Oracle supports major project to accelerate Oman digital economy

Ooredoo accelerates cybersecurity in Oman with new deal

Bahrain sets global benchmark with GCC’s first stablecoin regulatory framework

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

BDB launches “tijara” platform for SMEs

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Batelco, SonicWall launch integrated security solutions for SMEs in Bahrain

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Infopercept opens its first Middle East office in Kuwait

Microsoft Compliance Manager now available in Kuwait

Commercial Bank of Kuwait gets mobile payments moving with Thales Digital Solutions

Ooredoo chooses Fortinet to deliver secure SD-WAN managed services in Kuwait

Vodacom and Google Cloud look to revamp AI in Africa

ODC Africa and ME partners with Hedera Africa Hackathon to boost Web3 innovation

Dubai’s Omining unveils first African site in Kenya’s Special Economic Zone

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The EU raises concerns over Google’s spam policy

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