Abu Dhabi Ports has been awarded the ISO 22301 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The certification is …
HP launches new retail point-of-sale system
HP Inc. has unveiled its versatile all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system, the HP ElitePOS for the retail sector. The company said …
On the hunt: Tips to spot potential cyber threats
Tim Bandos, director of cybersecurity, Digital Guardian, shares common indicators that say a threat is underway. Threat actors do everything …
NYU demos how to protect power grids from cyber-attacks
The NYU team revealed vulnerabilities in a component that combined with publicly available information provide sufficient information to model an advanced, persistent threat to the electrical grid.
Sage acquires cloud-based financial firm Intacct for $850m
“The acquisition of Intacct supports our ambitions for accelerating growth by winning new customers at scale and builds on our other cloud-first acquisitions, strengthening the Sage Business Cloud,” said Stephen Kelly, CEO, Sage.
Gartner: Worldwide IT spend to grow 2.4 percent in 2017
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.5 trillion in 2017, a 2.4 percent increase from 2016, according to Gartner. …
DIFC Courts, Microsoft to drive DX of future court systems
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has announced its partnership with Microsoft to drive the digital transformation of the commercial courts systems in the region and beyond.
Juniper Networks names Google veteran Bikash Koley as CTO
Juniper Networks has recently announced that Bikash Koley will be named chief technology officer, reporting to chief executive officer Rami Rahim.
Infor launches industry-specific AI platform, Coleman
Operating below an application’s surface, Coleman mines data and uses powerful machine learning to improve processes such as inventory management, transportation routing, and predictive maintenance.
UAE Space Agency leads in meeting Vision 2021 objectives
The UAE Space Agency has recently celebrated its third anniversary in an official ceremony in Abu Dhabi, which highlighted initiatives and programmes that have contributed to the success of the firm.
MoF, FAHR launch smart government project ‘e-link’
‘E-link’ has been launched to enhance financial planning and cash forecasts, support federal budget automation, contribute to financial sustainability in ministries and federal agencies, and ensure the efficient allocation of financial resources and optimal use of modern technologies.
Vintage tech: IBM ThinkPad 700C
Inspired by the proportions of a classic, all-black cigar box with little styling or flair, the 700C was one of …
How can CIO’s implement effective GRC strategies?
To many organisations, compliance to legislative and regulatory standards can often be regarded as a cost burden, rather than a …
Axilspot unveils AIP10 Access Point
Enterprise wireless networking vendor Axilspot has introduced its latest outdoor and long distance Access Point – AIP10 in the Middle …
OSN’s IT VP Damian O’Gara on digitally transforming the firm
The concept of ‘digitally transforming’ the broadcast media industry may seem strange to some. By its very nature, television services …
Avaya introduces new Customer Engagement Cloud solutions
Avaya has unveiled Avaya Customer Engagement Cloud solutions, a comprehensive set of advanced capabilities and services to help businesses keep customers engaged, happy and coming back.
MOHAP rolls out new technology to detect counterfeit drugs
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has unveiled TruScan RM Analyser, a modern technology used to detect counterfeit or low-quality drugs posing great health threats to the community, according to a report by WAM.
The ‘Who’ and the ‘Why’ behind NotPetya
Late on 27 June, the New York Times reported that a number of Ukrainian banks and Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian state …
Revolutionary and magical: iPhone reaches its 10th birthday
Ten years ago today, Apple’s very first iPhone hit the stores. We bring you a brief look at the evolution of the device.
Keep IT running: Tips to improve run-time container security
Gary Duan, CTO, NeuVector, shares 12 ways organisations can improve run-time container security. There still really aren’t many enterprise run-time …