The Saudi Cybersecurity and Programming Federation and SANS Institute have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU), in …
“AI cannot match intelligence of …cat or dog”: robotics professor
A leading international robotics professor has claimed that sophisticated artificial intelligence systems are currently a distant reality and that statistics …
When to use blockchain for security purposes
Blockchain has the potential to improve encryption and authentication, and that could be good news for IoT security and DDoS protection.
Winning the war for AI talent
As tech giants snag all available talent, enterprises are scrambling to staff up for an AI-fueled future by partnering with universities and grooming talent from within.
Culture vs technology: what should be the priority for the future of IT?
Part of what makes successful technical advancement succeed in the industry is the ability to adapt and change
Etihad, startAD partner for local innovation
Etihad Airways and startAD have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE through the …
Mercedez-Benz parent firm to test robo-taxis in months
Daimler and automotive supplier Robert Bosch have reportedly tied up to begin testing self-driving robo-taxis in the next few months.
How managed detection services can save your business
Sachin Varghese, EVP Americas & CMO, Paladion, delves into the significance of deploying Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services during …
Riverbed CEO: We are the new Cisco
Riverbed co-founder and CEO Jerry Kennelly was in Dubai recently to announce a key partnership with Dubai Police, and spoke …
“Vendors promise the moon, but don’t always deliver,” analyst says
Technology vendors mislead CIOs when they claim to be complete solutions providers, and systems integrators are the true unsung heroes of enterprise IT, a leading industry analyst has claimed.
AI will soon know you better than your family
Emotion artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming so sophisticated that Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2022, personal devices will know …
Google parent Alphabet launches cybersecurity firm
Alphabet has launched a new business unit on Wednesday that will sell cybersecurity software to Fortune 500 companies, the latest …
YouGov launches purely digital research services
Global data and analytics company YouGov has made its research has announced its shift to a purely digital operation in the Middle East and North Africa.
Alibaba and Microsoft AI best humans in reading test
Artificial intelligence models developed by Microsoft and Alibaba have, for the first time, outperformed humans in a reading comprehension challenge.
LogRhythm helps safeguard personal data
LogRhythm has released its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Module, a fully-integrated security solution for achieving and validating GDPR …
What does 2018 hold for hardware in the Middle East?
Back in 2013, a Baird Equity Research Technology report stated, “Cloud services will drive a shrinking IT spending pie.” Now, in 2017, that statement holds true.
AUSE, AUS focus on robotics and 3D printing prospects in construction
The American University of Sharjah Enterprises (AUSE) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently held a three-day workshop on robotics …
AUS students design smart system to reduce UAE car accidents
The “smart system” helps drivers detect any irregularities in the driving activity of surrounding vehicles through high-communication protocol, Zigbee.
Juniper Networks targets personnel shortage with automation capabilities
Juniper Networks has announced advancements to its cybersecurity platform that aim to help security teams “save time, simplify operations and …
Smartphone sensor shipments to top 10B in 2020: study
Today’s smartphones contain a plethora of sensors which provide an array of features and functionalities boosting the overall user experience …