The second annual Security Advisor Middle East Awards saw prominent players in the information security industry, including private and public sector CISOs and CSOs, gather in the UAE to celebrate achievements from the regional IT security space.
DFSA pens Hong Kong fintech innovation deal
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have signed an agreement to cooperate on Fintech innovation. …
UAE-based fintech company secures US funding
Now Money is a smartphone app that offers bank transfers, remittance, and other services to migrant workers in the Gulf region unable to afford traditional bank accounts. It aims to provide access to affordable financial services for everyone.
Strategic alliances: Regional Value-Added Resellers
While relationships have commanded the business environment in the Middle East, value-added resellers (VARs) play an even bigger role as …
Forcepoint names new VP of sales for EMEA
Forcepoint has announced it is further cementing global operations to meet growing demand for human-centric cybersecurity solutions by appointing Kevin Isaac as vice president of sales.
Altavant Consulting partners with Mi9 Retail
Altavant Consulting, a retail innovation broker in providing services and technology that are intuitive and designed to ignite customer conversion, …
Sabari Indian School deploys Wi-Fi for eLearning
Sabari Indian School, a Dubai-based school offering CBSE curriculum has implemented a wireless infrastructure from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise …
Screening digital signage prospects
Binoj Nair, senior marketing manager, B2C Marketing and Direct Sales, Canon Middle East, gives an overview of the digital signage …
Why boardrooms will prioritise innovation, data centres and security in 2018
The Middle East’s shift to digital business has created a dilemma for the regions CIOs. They need to innovate and implement change, while also retaining levels of control and management.
Interactive sports app 10 launches in UAE
UAE-based social sports app 10 has launched globally and on home soil. Headquartered in Dubai with an office in London, …
DIFC’s new fintech accelerator enrolls 11 start-up finalists
The FinTech Hive programme provides a platform in which they can collaborate with leading regional and international financial institutions to accelerate their fintech potential.
Gitex Shopper to present latest consumer tech gear
This September marks the return of GITEX Shopper, the much-anticipated electronics show offering the latest product launches from the region’s …
Decoding blockchain: How the distributed ledger tech can transform security
Will this promising distributed ledger technology transform cybersecurity?
RTA launches support for ‘Dirham Khair’ initiative via apps
The initiative, launched by RTA, now offers voluntary donations to the charity through the ‘RTA App’ and ‘Drivers & Vehicles App,’ where users can make donations when processing transactions relating to renewing vehicles/licenses or paying fines.
Private data exchange to outpace public internet: study
The latest figures are recorded in the Global Interconnection Index, a new market study published by Equinix that analysed the adoption profile of thousands of carrier-neutral colocation data centre providers and ecosystem participants globally.
D-Link ties up with Moxa
D-Link has signed a strategic business partnership with Taiwan-headquartered MOXA, aimed at supplying the channel with industrial networking equipment. The …
Deyaar’s Faisal Ali on the potential for smart tech in real estate
Since the firm’s establishment in 2002, Deyaar has emerged as one of the leading residential and commercial developers in the UAE’s competitive real estate market. By combining innovative strategies with the latest emerging technologies, newly appointed senior IT manager Faisal Ali is striving to provide unrivalled customer service.
DLD updates Ejari smart app to protect rights of all parties
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that further updates and upgrades have been made to its ‘Ejari’ smart application, which …
Redline appoints channel specialist
Redline Communications, which provides wide-area wireless networks for the most challenging applications and locations, has appointed Guruprasad Padmanabhan to lead …
TRA to gather ISPs for the 75th RIPE meeting in October
The event supports TRA’s efforts to develop its IT infrastructure and place the UAE at the forefront of global smart services.