Polycom has announced that RealConnect Service, the first cloud-based video interoperability solution, now supports Microsoft Teams.
Facebook the most intimate brand: UAE millennials
Skype dominates Apps and Social Platforms industry while Facebook ranks as the most intimate brand among millennials in the UAE, according to MBLM’s 2018 Brand Intimacy Study.
Video calls are coming to Instagram
Facebook-owned Instagram has announced it is currently testing a video chat feature, which it plans to roll out to users worldwide “in the coming weeks.”
Silicon Valley firm Voicera scoops up Dubai-based AI startup
Voicera, an artificial intelligence and productivity solutions company has reportedly acquired Wrappup, which leverages AI technology to power predictive highlights during meetings, and has seen strong user-adoption globally.
Op Ed: Why partners should invest in the ‘huddle room’
Channel partners have the opportunity to upsell tools to businesses with the growth of the ‘huddle room’ that is increasing …
Why LiFi could be the answer to all your bandwidth worries
pureLiFi, a pioneer in LiFi technology, has big plans to transform the future of wireless networks using LiFi integrated devices.
Etisalat named Middle East’s most valuable telecoms brand
Etisalat has been named the Middle East’s most valuable telecoms brand for the first time, after the Abu Dhabi-based operator …
Research develops algorithms to detect evasion efforts in social networks
The research team at Khalifa University led by Assistant Professor of Computing Science Dr. Talal Rahwan is providing insights into …
Etisalat to keep children safe on the Internet
Etisalat has announced it will exclusively offer the ‘Circle with Disney’ parental control device for all customers in UAE. This …
WhatsApp update enables quick switch from voice to video calls
According to WABetaInfo, when users are in a WhatsApp voice call and want to switch to video, they just need to tap a button to make the switch.
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Our network, which encircles the entire globe, carries more than 28% of all Internet routes. As a result, we’re in …
China says its ‘open’ internet accounts for a third of economy: report
China’s digital economy accounts for nearly a third of gross domestic product, according to a report released at an annual …
Misk Foundation partners with Virgin Hyperloop One
The Misk Foundation and Virgin Hyperloop One today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on providing training, education, and professional opportunities to Saudi youth. …
Queen Rania spotlights role of technology in alleviating Arab suffering
She highlighted the role technology can have on closing the “hope gap” impacting the dispriviliged, both within the Arab region and the world at large.
du, UIB partner for AI telco solution
du and Unified Inbox (UIB) have announced a strategic partnership to bring an AI-based way for users to communicate with …
Polycom: two thirds of millennials feel ‘judged’ when working remotely
Polycom research has found that workplaces across the world aren’t accepting the way young employees want to do their jobs, …
Avaya, Bosch to develop ‘next-gen workplace’ with $60M deal
Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide.
Polycom showcases new innovations in video conferencing
Making its first appearance at the show is the Polycom RealPresence Immersive Studio Flex, which the company claims can bring the meeting room experience to more collaborators around the region at a more affordable price.
Polycom inks MEA distribution deal with Mindware
Mindware has announced the signing of a MEA distribution contract with Polycom, a provider of business-grade conferencing communications. The agreement …
Saudi Arabia to lift ban on VoIP services
The country’s Minister of Telecommunications and IT, Amer Al-Sawahah made the announcement on Twitter.