Nationwide digital transformation, Smart Cities, and Expo 2020 Dubai, will drive the UAE’s IT market to AED 20 billion in 2018, BMI Research predicts.
Dubai makes its debut as a top 10 city to move to for work: report
Dubai ranked 6th in the survey, and while 12 per cent of respondents said they would move to Dubai to work, 22 percent chose number one-ranked London and 16 percent opted for second place New York.
startAD opens applications for AI-focused sprint accelerator programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad.
Amazon to acquire $1 billion online pharmacy PillPack
Amazon is buying its way into the heart of U.S. healthcare, shaking up a prescription-drug industry already in the midst …
Halal products now available on this blockchain-powered platform
Apla, a Blockchain protocol specifically designed for building government and enterprise platforms, has unveiled its partnership with HalalGuide.
Planning under way for new air and space travel hub in Dubai
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has introduced new projects aimed at developing the aviation industry under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative.
Bahrain telco intalls self-service kiosks
VIVA Bahrain has collaborated with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to launch new self-service machines allowing customers to complete various transactions via a one stop solution.
Cryptocurrency mining attacks skyrocket in Q1: report
Cybercriminals extended their operations in cryptojacking and other cryptocurrency mining schemes, where perpetrators hijack victims’ browsers or infect their systems to secretly use them to mine for legitimate cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
SMBs still struggle with over-complicated IT infrastructure
As their businesses grow, companies increasingly embrace new business tools and cloud services in an attempt to make their employees’ working lives more efficient and flexible, as well as reduce expenditures.
Microsoft gathers regional IT experts to discuss data centre transformation
Microsoft on Monday brought together the world’s leading experts on data centre technologies to address GCC ICT professionals, in the region’s first Gulf Data Centre Community meetup, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bridge the regional cloud-skills gap.
Commvault, IBM simplify data management and protection
Commvault has announced a new partnership with IBM, in which IBM Business Resiliency Services will be able to provide a managed service based on the Commvault software portfolio of data management and protection software, including the Commvault Data Platform.
Avaya unveils GDPR-compliant workforce optimisation suite
Avaya Holdings has introduced a new version of the Avaya Workforce Optimisation suite, which improves service quality, operational and employee productivity and data privacy with a series of new features and tools.
Robotics, AI “a big draw for young tech talents”: study
Technologies such as robotics and AI are a big draw for young talent with 33 percent of millennials wanting the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of new developments.
tahawultech.com spotlights security excellence and innovation
tahawultech.com is putting the spotlight on organisations and projects that have invested in innovative security initiatives that brought unprecedented value to their businesses.
Rubrik aims to create “ecosystem of partners”
Data management firm Rubrik’s CEO and co-founder Bipul Sinha and regional director for the Middle East, Mohammed Al Tamimi speaks …
Global blockchain firm sets up shop in Dubai
The Bitfury Group has expanded its global operations into the UAE, opening a Dubai office that underscores their commitment to building blockchain-based solutions for governments, companies and institutions across the region.
Evolve 2018: fast-track your business transformation
The second edition of the tahawultech.com Evolve Forum will shed light on strategies needed for regional businesses to map out their transformation journey and how to embrace digital through the right vision and leadership.
Dell spotlights sustainable design and technology
Dell, as part of its continuous commitment to society, team members and the environment, has unveiled updated its 2020 Legacy of Good initiative.
FireEye, Gigamon partner to enhance threat defences
Gigamon, the company leading the convergence of network and security operations to help organisations improve their security stance, and FireEye, …
Five steps security leaders can take to boost customer experience
While IT, and most businesses, have been focused on operational excellence for the past 20-30 years, Gartner analysts said it’s time security leaders put the focus on customer experience.