In partnership with Equinix, CNME hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion centred around the topic of connected commerce in the Middle …
UAE, Saudi Arabia drive GCC mobile market
The GCC mobile phone market started 2017 off on a positive note, according to the latest figures announced by IDC.
Microsoft unveils new educational products and services
Microsoft has announced a set of educational products and services, inspired by teachers and students, including a new Windows experience — Windows 10 S.
Apple iPhone sales slide
Apple has reported falling iPhone sales, shifting 50.8 million of the devices in the quarter ending 1st April, down from 51.2 million …
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft’s next big upgrade, the Windows 10 Creators Update, will now be rolling out to users across the world.
End-user spending on devices to reach $600 billion in 2017
According to a recent study by Gartner, users of PCs, ultramobiles and mobile phones are buying new devices at higher average selling prices (ASPs), resulting in growth in end-user spending in 2017.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of a slowdown
The continent’s smartphone market totalled 95.37 million units in 2016. While this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a considerable deceleration from the double-digit growth rates seen in the previous two years.
Mashreq Bank’s ‘digital inside and out’ strategy
Since being named Mashreq Bank’s CTO in September 2015, Nitin Bhargava has made huge inroads in accelerating business processes and sharpening the customer experience through a variety of innovative means.
GCC mobile market rebounds after quarters of decline
According to the latest figures by IDC, the GCC mobile phone market ended the years on a positive note after suffering three consecutive quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) declines from Q1 2016 to Q3 2016.
Why VR is still in its infancy in the Middle East
CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
IDC: MEA tablet market sees decline
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market declined 24.2 percent year on year (Y-o-Y) in the final quarter of 2016 to total 3.07 million units, according to the latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation (IDC).
Reseller ME Partner Excellence Awards judging panel announced
Reseller Middle East has announced the panel of judges for the 2017 edition of its Partner Excellence Awards, which will be held on 10th May 2017 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai.
IBM inventors received over 8,000 patents in 2016
The company’s 2016 patent output covers a diverse range of inventions in artificial intelligence and cognitive computing, cognitive health, cloud, cybersecurity and other strategic growth areas for the company.
TP-Link showcases Neffos smartphones at CES 2017
Neffos, a brand established by TP-Link, will exhibit for the first time at this year’s CES. With “Close to you” as its brand slogan, Neffos aims to strive to “make the most human-oriented personal mobile device in the digital era.”
Middle East mobile phone market continues to decline
The Middle East mobile phone market suffered its third consecutive quarter-on-quarter decline in Q3 2016, according to the latest IDC figures.
Nokia phones poised for a comeback in 2017
Former Finish phone giant Nokia is looking to make a comeback into the smartphone market after its acquisition by Microsoft in 2014.
Microsoft takes part at Big 5 as lead technology partner
Microsoft has announced that it will be participating as the lead technology partner at the Big 5 International Building and Construction Show 2016, taking place from the 21st to 24th of November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
HP highlights ‘security’ in printers
At GITEX 2016, the company is highlighting its complete range of Laser printers and a new line of scanners, which are faster, competitively priced and cloud connected.
The power of one
Following its historic split from HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise is now playing its part in in delivering Dubai’s Smart City ambitions. Vice president for the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa region Chris Johnson is bullish about HPE’s prospects as an independent infrastructure partner for the GCC.