Dubai’s Dispute Resolution Authority has taken another step towards global connectivity of dispute resolution centres by forging an agreement with …
Oman’s Wadi Accelerator Programme to enhance tech startup support
Oman Technology Fund (OTF) has launched the Wadi Accelerator Programme – an innovative three-month startup programme that brings together regional talent and global expertise.
Mubadala to invest €500M in French startups, tech firms
Mubadala Investment Company has partnered with Caisse des Dépôts Group subsidiary CDC International Capital and Bpifrance in a new investment vehicle aimed at private and direct investments in the French economy.
Accenture puts spotlight on up-and-coming tech talents
On the first day of GITEX, Accenture Digital Group CEO Mike Sutcliff will be delivering a keynote session with an Artificial Intelligence case study.
Ericsson UDN strikes deal with Equinix
Ericsson has selected Equinix to deploy its Unified Delivery Network (UDN) solution in Equinix’s datacenters and across its business ecosystem …
Google fires engineer behind gender inequality memo
The engineer, James Damore, confirmed his dismissal, saying in an email to Reuters that he had been fired for “perpetuating gender stereotypes”.
Vision Fund spree begins with $473m farming, AI bets
SoftBank has announced almost half a billion dollars’ worth of tech investments in a diverse group of companies ranging from …
Google to stop scanning Gmail accounts for ad purposes
In a blog post on Friday, Google Cloud SVP, Diane Greene, said G Suite’s Gmeila is already not used as input for ads personalisation, and Google will follow suit later this year with the free Gmail service.
Kalanick irrigation: Uber CEO’s absence means a cleaner ride
After months of scandal and scepticism surrounding the company, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has taken an indefinite leave of absence …
Equinix, Alibaba Cloud partner to enhance cloud connectivity
Equinix has announced a collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to provide enterprises with direct, scalable access to Alibaba Cloud via the Equinix Cloud Exchange in a range of the company’s data centres.
Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s world-renowned Washington state headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research organisation is now turning its attention …
Major tech companies withdraw from legal fight against Trump
Apple, Google and Facebook are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, deciding not to put their weight behind a lawsuit seeking to block the second version of his executive order.
GITEX to host over 400 startups at ‘Global Startup Movement’
GITEX Technology Week aims to drive the world’s smart digital transformation, support young entrepreneurs, and enhance Dubai and the UAE’s standing as one of the foremost capitals of innovation.
Digital Shadows recognised at ‘SINET 16’ awards
Digital Shadows has announced that it was named one of the world’s most innovative cybersecurity technologies of 2016 in the annual SINET 16 awards.
Digital Shadows wins accolade at ‘SINET 16’ awards
Digital Shadows has announced that it was named one of the world’s most innovative cybersecurity technologies of 2016 in the annual SINET 16 awards.
GITEX 2016 to put the spotlight on growing wearables market
A new report by Frost & Sullivan, which was prepared in collaboration with GITEX Technology Week, highlighted that the demand for seamless connection to the Internet of Things will drive wearable shipments to double by 2020.
Samsung looking to invest in electric cars
Samsung Electronics is on the verge of making a substantial investment in BYD, a Chinese manufacturer of electric cars and batteries.
Data curators
On a recent visit to the UAE, SAP CEO Bill McDermott told James Dartnell about the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, with the possibility of an additional site in Riyadh.
Malwarebytes partners with Redington Gulf Value Distribution
Malwarebytes has recently announced the appointment of Redington Gulf Value Distribution as its first distributor in the Middle East.
HPE to merge enterprise services unit with CSC
In an unexpected move on 24th May, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise said it would spin off its enterprise services business and merge it with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) to create an IT services giant with $26 billion in annual revenue.