Mashreq Bank has concluded the latest phase of its digital transformation initiative, in which it adopted Microsoft’s modern workplace solutions, to further engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and reinvent products and services.
Microsoft demonstrates the power of ‘AI for government’
Microsoft has recently demonstrated the power of its Cloud and Artificial Intelligence solutions to accelerate the Kuwait’s efforts towards e-services and drive digital transformation across all sectors in the country.
Microsoft’s “hyper-portable, ultra-affordable” hybrid device now in the UAE
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Surface Go – the smallest, lightest, most affordable Surface device to date – in the UAE.
Intelligent edge “a new chapter for Middle East”: Microsoft
Microsoft’s regional head of cloud and enterprise technology has said that its edge computing technologies could offer organisations in the …
InfoWatch debuts innovative offerings for Office 365 cloud
Russia-based InfoWatch Group is exhibiting its range of innovative products at GITEX Technology Week 2018.
Microsoft stops Russian hacking of conservative groups
Microsoft has revealed that it has recently prevented hackers associated with Russian government from trying to steal user information from …
Microsoft introduces SME-centric solution in UAE
Microsoft has released Dynamics 365 Business Central, an all-in-one solution aimed at empowering UAE’s fast-growing SME segment.
Polycom goes “all-in” with expanded Microsoft partnership
Polycom has announced that RealConnect Service, the first cloud-based video interoperability solution, now supports Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft gathers regional IT experts to discuss data centre transformation
Microsoft on Monday brought together the world’s leading experts on data centre technologies to address GCC ICT professionals, in the region’s first Gulf Data Centre Community meetup, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the regional cloud-skills gap.
Microsoft and UAE’s DEWA discuss collaboration
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) MD and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer has met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, …
Emaar Hospitality delivers more agile services with Microsoft
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, has chosen to adopt Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.
Technology’s role in the classroom is changing dramatically: Microsoft
“New approaches to learning, from mixed-reality solutions to hands-on lesson plans, provide students with the rich, immersive, collaborative experiences they need to ignite their innate curiosity and creativity,” said Ahmed Ameen Ashour, Education Director, Microsoft Gulf.
Microsoft’s Nadella open to collaborating with Abu Dhabi government
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently visited the headquarters of the Emirate’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA).
How Microsoft is helping GCC businesses understand their customers
Microsoft Middle East & Africa’s Keith Fenner, Dynamics 365 Business Group Director, explains why the firm’s platform brings unrivalled business …
Microsoft to build first Middle East data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. …
Microsoft fights for cross-border data protection in US high court
The US Supreme Court is set to hear on Tuesday a case that could have far-reaching implications for law enforcement access to digital data overseas.
Infoblox gets new chief information officer
Infoblox has announced that it has appointed Brad Bell as chief information officer (CIO) of Infoblox.
Microsoft sets up internal AI university to combat skill shortage
As part of the programme, Microsoft employees will be given detailed insights into different concepts that are important to the development of AI.
Testhouse opens new Sheikh Zayed Road office
UK-headquartered software testing, quality management, application lifecycle management and DevOps firm Testhouse has increased its Middle East presence by opening …
Microsoft, SAP join forces to drive digital transformation in the cloud
Through this unique partnership, the companies will co-engineer and go to market together with solutions, as well as provide joint support services to customers.