Huawei has recently hosted its Global Safe City Summit 2017 under the theme “Leading New ICT, The Road to Collaborative Public Safety” in Dubai.
Have businesses truly digitised their processes?
The phrase ‘digital transformation’ was the most overused buzzword of 2016, but not without just cause. The concept of a …
Careem to offer free Wi-Fi in business cars
Careem, the Dubai-based private ride-hailing app, has announced that all of its business class cars are now equipped with free …
How on-demand travel apps have impacted the lives of commuters
With on-demand transport services giving users a ride at the click of a button, gone are the days of spending half an hour flagging a cab in 50-degree heat. CNME investigates how the likes of Uber and Careem have affected the day-to-day commute of Middle East residents.
Tried and tested
Cyril Voisin, Executive Security Advisor, Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, Microsoft MEA and Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO and Security Consultant, CQURE, sat down with Security Advisor ME and discussed how conducting vulnerability scans can help organisations defend against the increasing number of data breaches in today’s digital world.
Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017’ conference
The Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017 was held recently at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building an IT defence strategies for today’s enterprises.
CNME hosts inaugural IoT World forum
Last month, CNME hosted the inaugural edition of its IoT World conference at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Dubai, to discuss one of the biggest trends that is transforming the IT landscape – the Internet of Things.
Honeywell names Burj Khalifa as the ‘smartest’ building in the UAE
Honeywell named the Burj Khalifa as the UAE’s ‘smartest’ building at the Middle East’s smart building awards presentation at the Innovation Live! Summit held in Dubai.
Dealing with the surge in mobile data demand
With the TRA desperate to get more spectrum by 2020 for the 5G network to power the ‘Smart Future’ of Dubai, how can telecoms providers hope to deal with this surge in demand for mobile data, and what technologies are available to help combat network congestion?
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
Fast-paced facts
Andreas Simon, Regional Channel Director, EMEA and Markus Brinsa, Vice President, International Business Development and Alliances, Jedox, discuss the numerous business advantages analytics can bring, and shares how the technology has evolved over the years.
Gemalto to flaunt security solutions
The firm will present, through an array of demos, how Middle East businesses and governments engaging in digital transformations can turn their operations to drive the region’s tech landscape.
Tackling urbanisation challenges
Mohammed Allataifeh, Director of Public Safety & Safe City, Huawei Enterprise Middle East, shares insights on how individuals and organisations today can address the challenges of rapid urbanisation with technology.
Access and emergency
Striving to be the best in the business, Samer Abu Hayah, Director of IT at Al Zahra Hospital, opted for an upgraded wireless network to cater to the needs of both the hospital’s staff and patients.
GITEX 2016 to put the spotlight on growing wearables market
A new report by Frost & Sullivan, which was prepared in collaboration with GITEX Technology Week, highlighted that the demand for seamless connection to the Internet of Things will drive wearable shipments to double by 2020.
Cisco invites ME businesses to ‘re-imagine a digital reality’
The company aims to use GITEX as a platform to support efforts at accelerating digital transformation and to showcase its key business architectures and solutions that enable IT.
CommScope to discuss future of networks at GITEX 2016
Trends that will shape the transformation of networking across the Middle East will be the focus of CommScope’s participation at GITEX Technology Week 2016.
Define digital
How ‘digitalised’ are this region’s telecom services and will future demand be dictated by consumers or providers?
DSO installs smart street solutions by Huawei
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, in collaboration with Huawei, has installed the first Smart Street Solution in the Middle East region at the high-tech park.
Huawei, SamTech partner to transform regional transport sector
The MoU will see SamTech develop customised applications that integrate with Huawei’s connected-vehicle solution to improve public safety and comfort across all forms of transport including buses, taxis and heavy goods vehicles.