Zain Group has announced that it has launched 5G commercial services in Saudi Arabia, with the first phase of the rollout being implemented through a network of 2,000 towers that cover an area of more than 20 cities in the Kingdom.
Security Matterz acquires Saudi cybersecurity company
Saudi Arabian cybersecurity leader Security Matterz has strengthened its product portfolio following its acquisition of IT Security Consulting & Training …
How Dell Technologies is enabling Saudi Vision 2030
Bader Almadi, Telecom and Cloud Lead, Saudi Arabia, shares how Dell Technologies’ pillars for digital transformation is empowering enterprises in the Kingdom.
A10 Networks’ Saudi expansion to witness huge IoT investment
Exciting times are in prospect for the next-generation, network and cloud security company A10 Networks, which plans to launch a …
Nutanix helps Saudi-based Gulf Stevedoring future-proof operations
Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), a port operator in the Saudi Arabia, has announced that it is leveraging Nutanix software to increase IT capacity to support growing operations across Saudi port facilities.
Saudi ICT strategy to bring $13 billion boost for economy
Saudi Arabia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy will contribute $13.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) over the coming five years.
Saudi-based online grocery platfrom raises over $6 million in funding
Saudi-based online grocery platform Nana Direct has received $6.6 million in investments Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Impact46.
Saudi Railway Company, Huawei partner to develop smart railway system
Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has selected Huawei as its partner for developing a smart railway and digital transformation in the Kingdom.
“Internet of Things critical to business growth”: UAE and Saudi firms
A majority of medium-to-large organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia believe that Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies will become critical to business growth for the next five years.
UAE, Saudi firms still unprepared for cyber-attacks: IBM Security
Organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are still unprepared to respond to cybersecurity incidents, according to the latest study by IBM Security.
Uber rolls out “preferred view” feature for Saudi women drivers
Uber has recently announced the launch of a new “Women Preferred View” feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia, which provides them with a choice in selecting a preference to be connected to women riders.
Commvault, Jeddah University team up to support Saudi Vision 2030
Jeddah University and Commvault has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set the framework of bilateral cooperation between the two organisations in supporting scientific research, training and expertise exchanges in line with the goals of the ‘Saudi Vision 2030’ initiative.
Only four in 10 Saudi CEOs are ready for cyber-attacks: study
Only 36 percent of CEOs in Saudi Arabia say their organisation is prepared to thwart any cyber-attack, according to a recent study.
Saudi-based developer buys “world’s largest 3D construction printer”
Saudi Arabian construction company Elite for Construction and Development Company has reportedly purchased the world’s largest 3D construction printer.
Saudi-based Innovative Solutions to offer PCI-DSS validation
Innovative Solutions (IS) has announced that it has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
Spire Solutions to spotlight cybersecurity’s role in Saudi Vision 2030
Spire Solutions will participate at the Cyber Defence Summit (CDS) and the 2nd Saudi International Exhibition and Conference for Internet of Things on the 13th and 14th of February 2019 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi-based telco opens joint ICT Academy with Huawei
Saudi Arabian telecommunications services company Mobily and Huawei have launched the first Joint ICT Academy among operators in the Kingdom.
Dubai, Saudi oil giant to foster digitisation in energy sector
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco to foster collaboration on energy and smart grid innovations.
Five Saudi startups qualify for Badir programme’s third edition
Saudi Arabia’s Badir Business Accelerator Programme has announced that five technology companies have qualified for the programme’s third cohort.
UAE, Saudi firms more agile with cloud: ServiceNow
Large regional enterprises, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are more agile and efficient in implementing cloud-based service solutions, according to ServiceNow.