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.”
UAE TRA in talks to lift Skype ban
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is in talks with Microsoft and Apple regarding potentially allowing VoIP services Skype and FaceTime in the UAE, according to a report by Al-Ittihad newspaper.
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.
Etisalat launches new internet calling plans following UAE Skype ban
Etisalat has revealed that C’Me and BOTIM are now available for both iOS and Android devices following the UAE Skype ban.
UAE telcos respond to Skype block confusion
Telco providers du and Etisalat have responded to public confusion around the sudden lack of access to Voice over Internet …
Saudi Ministry of Communications and IT signs pact with Siemens
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed a MOU with Siemens aiming to boost digital industrial …
Thuraya displays satcom offerings at ADIPEC
Thuraya Telecommunications Company and service partner, Cygnus Telecom, are exhibiting at booth 628, Hall 6 at ADIPEC expo in Abu …
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RCNTEC: Smart approach to data and IT infrastructure management
RCNTEC has designed and implemented unique solutions for routing, managing, aggregating and storing sensitive corporate information for oil companies.
Nuvias attains Oracle PartnerNetwork Platinum status
Nuvias, a pan-EMEA, value distribution business, has announced that it has achieved Platinum partner status in Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN). By …
UAE blocks Skype voice and video services again
Microsoft-owned internet calling service Skype has reportedly been blocked again in the UAE amid confusion regarding the status of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications in the country.
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 …
How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?
Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. …
Axilspot unveils new in-wall access points in the MEA region
Axilspot has unveiled its latest ‘Dorado In-wall’ access points in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), which according to the company, can help businesses streamline their operational processes and enjoy consistent and uninterrupted high speed Internet connectivity.
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.
Linksys launches new WRT router with tri-stream 160 technology
The new Linksys AC3200 WRT Gigabit MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router features Tri-Stream 160 technology creating the “fastest dual band router available.”
Linksys unveils its next-gen WRT router
The new Linksys AC3200 WRT Gigabit MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router features Tri-Stream 160 technology creating the fastest Dual Band router available and MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous Wi-Fi connections to multiple devices at the same time.
Ethos Technologies partners with HOB and Storage Made Easy
Ethos Technologies, a technology distributor headquartered in Dubai, has recently announced partnerships with two European-based vendors: HOB and Storage Made Easy.
Red Hat releases Enterprise Linux 7.3
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3, the latest version of the enterprise Linux platform.
Bulwark to promote IT security products and services offering
With an intense focus on boosting the IT security, communications and technology industries in the Middle East region, UAE-based Bulwark Technologies, will showcase an array of the latest products it offers in these segments at GITEX Technology Week 2016.
Foot on the gas
Nakilat IT Manager Hamad Suwaid speaks about how the company modernised its hardware, software and applications that resided in its data centre.