Mozilla has picked Yahoo to be the default search engine for its Firefox browser in the U.S., deposing Google in a new five-year partnership announced on Wednesday.
Building bridges
With a lack of communication and collaboration between on-the-ground workers and office staff, the ALEC (Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting) IT team set about establishing a self-service Intranet portal to streamline communications and optimise business processes.
Cisco collaboration app joins enterprise mobile space
Cisco will package and deliver enterprise collaboration capabilities via a mobile and Web app built to replicate the ease of use of consumer software but designed for ad hoc, workplace team interaction.
BlackBerry, Samsung announce mobile software deal
BlackBerry has announced a renewed enterprise focus, including a partnership with Samsung that provides secure mobile software for certain Samsung Android smartphones and tablets.
Microsoft rebrands Lync ‘Skype for Business’
More than three years after acquiring Skype, Microsoft today said it would rebrand its semi-rival Lync corporate communications platform as “Skype for Business.”
HP releases BYOD offering for SMEs
Hewlett-Packard has released its Touchpoint Manager service, that aims to make BYOD easier for small businesses through a new cloud-based service to manage and protect mobile devices and PCs.
Apple’s Achilles heel
James Dartnell takes a look at Apple’s lack of responsibility following the breach of its iCloud.
Mindware revamps logo, announces new vendor partnerships
Regional distributor Mindware has recently announced its rebranding, new vendor partnerships and the launch of the company’s mobile app to its partners and customers in the region.
Review: Huawei Ascend P7
Sturdy and classy in design, the smartphone handles heavy usage efficiently.
Samsung forecasts bleak Q3 as smartphone sales suffer
Samsung Electronics expects its third-quarter operating profit to fall by almost 60 percent on sluggish sales of mobile devices as Chinese companies eat into its market share with cheaper smartphones.
ESET to launch flagship security solutions at GITEX
Digital protection firm ESET has announced that it plans to unveil Smart Security 8 and NOD32 Antivirus 8, the latest versions in its line of security solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Philips displays innovative displays at GITEX
MMD, a brand license partner for Philips Monitors and Signage solutions, has announced it will showcase Philips’ latest innovations in SoftBlue display technology, UltraClear 4K displays, and full HD gaming with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology at the GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Philips to show off display screens at GITEX
MMD, a brand license partner for Philips Monitors and Signage solutions, has announced it will showcase Philips’ latest innovations in SoftBlue display technology, UltraClear 4K displays, and full HD gaming with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology at the GITEX Technology Week 2014.
AOC to spotlight display range at GITEX
AOC will be showcasing its innovative range of display products and solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
ASUS unveils ZenFone in the region
ASUS’s latest addition to its portfolio of low-cost gadgets is the Android-based ZenFone series. The screen display gets taller by an inch on every model upgrade in the three-device series and the ZenFone also accommodates two SIMs and a microSD card.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus alternatives
Apple’s release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus mark the end of the company’s streak as the lone major holdout in a smartphone sector dominated by larger devices. So what’s the competition like?
Apples new gadgets: The analysts’ verdicts
Apple’s annual product launch event this year saw it unveil its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch. Here, industry analysts give their take on how the new offerings will fare in the market.
Microsoft in deal for $2 billion Minecraft developer
Satya Nadella could be gearing up for his first big acquisition as Microsoft CEO, as the company closes in on buying the maker of the game Minecraft for more than $2 billion, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Apple Watch: What can and can’t it do?
Excitement over Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus may leave some overlooking the company’s other release which coincided with the new smartphone – the Apple Watch. Here are five things the Apple Watch can do, followed by five things it can’t.
Microsoft relaunches ‘productive’ MSN
Microsoft has unveiled its revamped MSN portal that combines access to personal productivity tools and content from a large number of providers.