Nedaa has signed an agreement with Finnish multinational ICT company Nokia formally designating Dubai as the headquarters of the latter’s pioneering Innovation and Creativity Lab.
Expo 2020 Dubai selects Accenture as digital services partner
As the newly appointed Digital Services Premier Partner and Systems Integrator, Accenture will play a key role in making the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region one of the fastest, smartest and best connected places on Earth.
Dubai enterprises gear up for rapid Blockchain adoption
The first industries that will be transformed by Blockchain will include financial services and real estate, technology, media and telecommunications, energy and resources, consumer and industrial products.
Qatari websites unblocked in Saudi due to ‘technical glitch’
Websites and some television channels linked to Qatar were unblocked in Saudi Arabia on Monday morning but the change arose …
IoT solutions market in GCC set to hit $11bn by 2025: report
By 2025, The IoT solutions market in the region will be worth US$ 11 billion, generating potential value for the economy of nearly US$ 160 billion (AED 587.68 billion), implying that every dollar spent on IoT solutions could produce nearly US$ 14.50 in economic value.
WhatsApp voice and video calls now available in the UAE
WhatsApp video and voice calls have gone live in the UAE, with the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority denying that changes …
Smartworld to support projects for ‘People of Determination’
Smartworld, UAE-based systems integrator and digital ICT services provider, has announced its participation at Assistive TechX 2017 to support initiatives aimed at People of Determination (people with disabilities).
Epicor, RheinBrücke collaborate with SmartWorld
Epicor Software has announced that its international partner RheinBrücke has signed a partnership agreement with SmartWorld, the region’s smart services …
Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts
Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said.
Backhaul sharing holds the key to 5G success
In response to the latest news story ‘Etisalat and Ericsson test 5G,’ Joao Sousa, Partner at global TMD advisory & …
TCL Communication unveils BlackBerry KEYone in the UAE
TCL Communication, a global smartphone manufacturer, has launched the new BlackBerry KEYone in the UAE, which is available from today at …
Smart Dubai launches ‘one-stop shop’ Dubai Now platform
The Smart Dubai Office has launched its Dubai Now electronic platform, which is meant to act as a “one-stop shop” …
RTA launches solar-powered SOS telephones
The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has launched solar-powered SOS emergency telephones at the cycle track at Seih Al Salam …
CIOMajlis announces ‘Student Innovation Award’ in UAE
CIO Majlis yesterday launched the region’s first annual innovation award for university students, which will give them the opportunities to work with the largest IT companies in the UAE.
StarLink hosts Partner Summit 2017
StarLink, the regional security Value-Added Distributor (VAD) hosted its annual Partner Summit at Armani Hotel at Burj Khalifa last week. …
UAE named Fiber to the Home world leader
The UAE has been ranked as the global number one for fiber to the home (FTTH) penetration in 2016, according …
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.
Gunnebo showcases security solutions at Intersec
Gunnebo, a global provider of security products, services and solutions, is showcasing its full portfolio of security offerings at this year’s Intersec, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
How VoLTE can benefit both operators and end users
Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which enables better quality voice calls on 4G networks, is a winning proposition for both operators and users.
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.