Conversing with a machine may have once been widely accepted as a concept confined to science fiction. But now, in …
LEAP launches AI recruitment chatbot at Web Summit
UAE-based LEAP has launched an AI-driven chatbot which aims to automate the recruitment process. The firm unveiled the product at …
The cat and mouse game: AI and machine learning’s role in cybersecurity
As the world swoons over the promise and practice of AI and machine learning, the world of cybersecurity sees both the hero and the villain take part in the game.
UAE youth eager to pursue cybersecurity careers: survey
Young adults in the UAE are considerably more likely to choose a career in cybersecurity than their peers elsewhere in …
NEOM sparks over 60,000 social media mentions in first week
According to monitoring service Meltwater India & Middle East, over 75 percent of the social media chatter was posted in Arabic, followed by 24 percent in English.
MPP Global opens Dubai Middle East HQ
Subscription and billing platform MPP Global has opened its first Middle East office in Dubai. The firm also announced the …
Riverbed promotes Elie Dib to regional VP
Riverbed Technology has announced the promotion of Elie Dib to the position of regional vice president for the Middle East, …
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
Over 400 buildings in Dubai now have photovoltaic panels: DEWA
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has connected 453 photovoltaic (PV) installations on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Dubai, with a total capacity of about 18.7 MW, under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative.
UAE national health insurer drives digital transformation with Microsoft cloud
The move is said to enable Daman in its objective to further drive innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and health insurance-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
Huawei spotlights role of 5G in region’s digital transformation
Huawei has shared its vision of 5G as the enabler of adequate mobile broadband services and the fabric for the Internet of Things.
Apple’s Face ID tech reduced in iPhone X to ease production: Bloomberg
The Face ID system has been a major talking point among the $999 iPhone X’s features. It uses a mathematical model of users’ faces to allow them to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones.
Mashreq Bank, Microsoft extend partnership to drive digital transformation
Building on Mashreq’s current digital strategy, the bank will harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its commerce platform, to “empower its employees and engage customers more effectively.”
Arrow’s Vimal Kocher highlights Dell EMC association
At the 37th edition of GITEX Technology Week, Arrow ECS was emphasising on its main two product sets – modern …
When will Blockchain take off in GCC enterprises?
So much of our day-to-day life now revolves around the Internet. We shop online; we communicate online; we bank online …
SNB ME shares three-point growth strategies
SNB Middle East is planning to enter 2018 with a three-pronged approach – expand into new territories, introduce new technologies …
Attivo Networks signs up Help AG for the Middle East
Attivo Networks has announced a strategic partnership and technology integration with Help AG, an information security services and solutions provider …
Mansour Al Ketbi unites IT teams for $125 billion Mubadala Investment Company
Following the historic merger of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company into a $125-billion-asset behemoth, work needed to …
Report: ME firms risk big bucks in ransomware costs
The average Middle East organisation faces high risk of ransomware attacks, which could cost nearly $1 million, industry experts said …
Kodak Alaris launches S2050 scanners
The new Alaris S2050 scanner is a USB-connected model, built for capture information anywhere, with superior image quality and data accuracy.