Saudi Arabia’s largest telecommunications firm (STC) has announced plans to buy a 10 percent stake in car booking firm Careem.
Ingram Micro launches Cyber Security Business unit
Ingram Micro has announced the appointment of Marc Kassis as Cyber Security Director. With this appointment the company has launched its Cyber Security business practice for the META region.
Accenture hosts ‘Digital Connected Hackathon’
Accenture has recently concluded its Digital Connected Hackathon, which was held internationally in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, and locally in partnership with Etisalat Digital.
Ocado teaches robots to talk over 4G
Ocado, an online-only grocery retailer, has recently developed a 4G-based protocol to communicate with thousands of robots powering its new automated warehouses.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Intel to invest $250 million on self-driving cars
Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital, plans to spend more than $250 million of additional new capital over the next two years to drive the development of autonomous driving technology.
DCG to host ‘Business Symposium and Networking’ event
Dubai Computer Group has announced its upcoming “Business Symposium and Networking Event,” to support its members in finding answers to some of the most pressing questions in a volatile business landscape.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.
The importance of IT and HR collaboration
IT and HR are both fundamental departments in every business and a lot of what they do directly impacts bottom line. We take a look at how collaboration between these two crucial business arms can further a business’ success.
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
SAP announces Earth Observation Analysis
SAP, in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), has announced the Earth Observation Analysis service, a cloud service powered by the SAP HANA platform.
SonicWall announces spin out from Dell Software Group
Francisco Partners and Elliott Management have announced the completion of the acquisition of Dell Software Group and the spin out of SonicWall as an independent company.
Seclore appoints Data Wide as distributor for Saudi Arabia
According to Seclore, the appointment supports its strategy and business expansion plans in Saudi Arabia, where the company is building a new leadership and technical support team.
Intel Security releases ‘McAfee Labs Health Warning’ report
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs Health Warning report, which assesses the marketplace for stolen medical records; compares it with the marketplace for stolen financial services data; identifies healthcare focused cybercrime-as-a-service trends; and profiles cybercrime targeting intellectual property in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Microsoft launches first desktop
Microsoft unleashed a ton of Windows and Surface news on the world from New York on 26th October revealing new Windows features and brand new hardware. We give you a run-down of the biggest news from the event:
Review: HP Spectre 13
If you’re looking for a new work or personal premium laptop that performs well is lightweight and edgy then HP’s Spectre could just be the device for you.
Cloud security’s today and tomorrow
Prof. Yale Li, Chief Cyber Security Evaluation Expert of Huawei Internal Cyber Security Lab and Chairman of Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Greater China Region, gives his take on increased collaboration for cloud security.
Guidance Software to flaunt offerings at regional cybersecurity summit
Guidance Software, the makers of EnCase, have announced their participation in the fifth regional cyber security summit to be held from 30th October – 1st November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
D-Link showcases latest Smart Home solutions at GITEX
D-Link has exhibited at GITEX every year since 1997, so it is no surprise to learn that the company is …
Certes extends Exclusive Networks partnership to ME
Certes Networks, a provider of software-defined security solutions to protect enterprise applications, has expanded its partnership with Exclusive Networks to include distribution within the Middle East.