International fleet management application provider, DRVR has selected Tata Communications as its global IoT connectivity partner to help achieve its …
Global youth unfamiliar with knowledge economy, says survey
Young people around the world are not fully aware of the economic changes and challenges of the knowledge economy that …
OPPO unveils F5 in the UAE
OPPO Electronics has unveiled its latest device, F5, its first full-screen smartphone featuring the firm’s AI Beauty Recognition technology, which …
‘No more ransom’ celebrates its first year
About one year ago the No More Ransom initiative was launched by the Dutch National Police, Europol, McAfee and Kaspersky …
Xiaomi marks high Q2 shipments, aims for 100 M in 2018
At smartphone all-hands meeting held recently, Xiaomi has announced that the company has shipped 23.16 million smartphones in Q2 2017. …
OTT video service firm Viu hits 6 million users
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media, has hit 6 million monthly active users (MAU) across its markets in March this year.
Ooredoo showcases 5G, Smart City solutions at MWC
Qatar’s incumbent telecom service provider Ooredoo is showcasing next-generation solutions and services on its pavilion at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona demonstrating progress the company has made in recent years.
BlackBerry announces licensing deal with India’s Optiemus Infracom
BlackBerry Limited has announced a new licensing agreement for its BlackBerry software and services to produce “secure” BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Exclusive Group expands APAC presence with acquisition deal
Exclusive Group has announced the acquisition of Singapore-based cyber security and infrastructure VAD, Transition Systems.
Netflix now available in the GCC
Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world. The company made the announcement – and the service went live – during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings at CES 2016.
Managerial mind
For Akshaya Gaur, technical acumen alone has never been enough to succeed in IT. The Mashreq Bank Chief Information Officer has garnered a wealth of international experience across innovative projects, but has never lost his love of getting the best from his teams.
UAE consumers among most tech-savvy
According to findings of a new global report commissioned by BT and Avaya, tech savvy consumers in the UAE are more active on social media platforms that the global average.
Chinese hacker group among first to target air-gapped networks
An otherwise unremarkable hacking group likely aligned with China appears to be one of the first to have targeted so-called air-gapped networks that are not directly connected to the Internet, according to FireEye.
BlackBerry to launch new smartphones at MWC 2014
BlackBerry looks like it will launch new smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech show.
BlackBerry CEO Chen: 'Blackberry still most secure solution.'
Recently-installed BlackBerry CEO John Chen is on a mission to revive the ailing company to financial health, largely by restoring faith in BlackBerry among corporate CIO’s and other traditional enterprise customers.
Healthy fruits
BlackBerry’s latest financial results, which were announced mid-December, show that the company has a lot to do before it gets back to any level of solid footing.
Q&A: Enter the Personal Cloud Era
The “Personal Computer Era” has evolved into the “Personal Cloud Era” with the surprising new entrant, the tablet, says Michel Emelianoff, Executive Vice President of Alcatel-Lucent and President, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.
Apple faces threat from China, bellwether in battle against Android
Apple faces a threat from an unexpected quarter: Chinese developers crafting Android apps, an analytics firm said today.
Motorola Solutions names new managing director for Australia, New Zealand
Communication solutions and services provider, Motorola Solutions, has named Steve Crutchfield managing director, Australia and New Zealand.
Lenovo’s net profit up 90 percent, smartphone shipments soar
PC sales in China and high growth in smartphones shipments helped boost Lenovo’s net profit for its fiscal fourth quarter …