The term cyborg became popular after the release of the movie The Terminator in 1984. “The 600-series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human… sweat, bad breath, everything. Very hard to spot.”
Sci-Fi becoming a reality to dominate business conversations: study
Frost & Sullivan’s Visionary Innovation team has recently release a study highlighting the forces poised to create the biggest impact this year and explores trends spanning geographies, industries, and applications to offer a comprehensive view of the change agents.
Supply chain the new weak link in business security: study
Last year saw a worrying increase in ransomware and other cyber-attacks targeting the supply chain, with the business and professional services sector receiving a significant increase of attacks.
Microsoft, Google disclose new chip flaws
Cybersecurity researchers have reportedly found a new security flaw that affects a wide variety of modern computing chips and is related to the Spectre and Meltdown chip flaws that emerged in January.
How to win the cybersecurity ‘game’
Cybersecurity defenses are under unprecedented levels of attack. From old malware foes and newer types, such as ransomware, to sophisticated advanced threats and state-sponsored cyberattacks, breaches are, sadly, now an everyday reality.
Dubai inks deal to bring innovative medtech to a hospital near you
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an MoU with four cutting-edge international companies to adopt their inventive healthcare innovations, in …
Dubai’s “intelligent” iPod-shaped apartment block set to open soon
The building, inspired by a docked iPod and being built in Business Bay, will contain 231 “intelligent” apartments – each fitted with screens, monitors, and sensors.
Elon Musk’s Tesla sets new world record
Elon Musk’s Tesla Model X SUV has earned a world record after successfully pulling an airplane.
GDPR: an opportunity to improve data governance and management
As the deadline for GDPR compliance approaches, it is imperative that companies understand the importance of protecting company data to ensure that their business doesn’t face the extensive fines and reputational damage associated with non-compliance, says Damian Wilk, Regional Director, Middle East, Veritas Technologies.
Dubai ruler inaugurates UAE’s “bridge to the future”
‘Area 2071’ is a bridge to the future and a platform to implement the UAE’s model for future design, said Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the opening of ‘Area 2071’, at Emirates Towers.
Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group teams up with Seidor MENA
Saif Al Ghurair Real Estate Group, a division of UAE-based Al Ghurair Group, has announced the successful implementation of SAP’s SuccessFactors solution and ECC payroll system.
Tech initiatives vital for Dubai’s green future, says experts
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, hosted the ninth Green Leadership Series under the theme ‘Charging the future: Disruptors and enablers of Dubai’s Green Economy’.
US firms “now see the need for the GDPR”: EU commissioner
New European Union data protection laws take effect on May 25 to protect users’ online information, in what Brussels touts as a global benchmark after the Facebook scandal, AFP reported.
GDPR: Are you ready?
On 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation is set to kick in and while European businesses are the primary target of this new law, its impact will be felt by organisations in regions outside the EU bloc. Are Middle East firms ready for GDPR?
Are you ready for Facebook coins?
Following the formation of its own blockchain division, recent reports have suggested that Facebook is looking into creating its own cryptocurrency.
Khalifa University students develop apps to aid refugees
Khalifa University students were part of the first and third place winning teams at the annual NYUAD International Hackathon 2018, where they helped develop apps to bring benefit to the Arab world.
Oman to establish new science and technology university
Oman’s Minister of Education has reportedly announced that it will establish a new university of science and technology in Muscat.
Despite tech advancements, M&A remains a human activity, says experts
The fundamentals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the GCC region have not been significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI) and still rely on human cognition, according to experts at the recent accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable.
Lockheed Martin opens robotics lab in Jordan
Lockheed Martin has announced the sponsorship of a robotics laboratory at King’s Academy in Jordan.
“Channel partners often unaware of risks”: Margin Builder
Reseller Middle East’s inaugural Margin Builder Forum hosted an enthralling panel discussion with industry experts that tackled some of the …