With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
“Let innovators shape the future of jobs”: MIT research head
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils today hosted an enthralling discussion around the effect on jobs in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“Exceptional” UAE seeing “concrete” 4IR progress: World Economic Forum
The United Arab Emirates is one of a few countries across the world to have seen tangible progress in the ways it tackles the impending Fourth Industrial Revolution, a World Economic Forum executive has said.
Security threats coming from higher education networks on the rise
Infoblox has announced the results of its global survey on the state of network security at higher education institutions. Results reveal that 81 percent of IT professionals state securing campus networks has become more challenging in the last two years.
Can IT deliver on mounting AI expectations?
There was a time when customers were surprised and delighted every time they received a personalised engagement with a brand …
EU leaders push proposal for digital tax
European Union finance ministers are set to discuss a watered down proposal on an EU-wide digital tax, according to a report by Reuters.
Apple’s new iPad pro stretches limits, yet not a MacBook replacement
Apple last night unveiled several new gadgets including a more powerful all new iPad Pro, a Mac Book Air with …
EVOLVE FORUM
Digitalisation needs right skillsets and culture: Injazat DX director
IT solutions provider Injazat Data Systems believes before embarking on the digital journey, it is imperative that regional governments and …
IBM acquires open source firm Red Hat in a “game-changing” deal
Deal accelerates IBM’s high-value business model, making IBM the #1 hybrid cloud provider in an emerging $1 trillion growth market
Oracle looks to cement GCC presence
For more than two decades, Abdul Rahman Al Thehaiban has worked for Oracle, starting off as a sales director for the company’s Saudi operation and now a senior vice president covering the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
Alibaba Cloud to drive smart cities with AI-powered programme
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, demonstrated the capabilities of ET Brain, its proprietary artificial intelligence programme designed for different verticals and cities to tackle real-world challenges.
AI instrumental in the fight against tuberculosis: UAE minister
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, asserted that AI technology will be the core pillar in combating one of the deadliest diseases in the world – tuberculosis.
Symantec enjoys brisk growth as demand for cybersecurity solutions surges
The cybersecurity specialist Symantec is seeing “huge demand” in the region for its solutions, the company has said at GITEX. …
Redington Value unveils new cloud platform at GITEX 2018
Regional value-added distributor Redington Value is presenting its extensive portfolio with an emphasis on emerging and advanced technologies such as …
Blockchain an emerging tech priority for airlines, airport
Blockchain is fast emerging as the priority technology for future exploration among airport and airline CIOs globally, according to new research released by SITA.
Juniper Networks head of META on driving security transformation
Yarob Sakhnini, Head of Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Juniper Networks, discusses how multicloud environments can enable organisations to address …
VoucherSkout: on the lookout
VoucherSkout CEO and founder David Tobias believes his firm has cracked the delivery of Dubai two-for-one deals. The firm has …
“AI gets 100 different answers from 100 execs”: Akamai expert
What do you believe the Middle East must do in order to take artificial intelligence from hype to reality? The …
The architect: the UAE Central Bank’s Reem Alsuwaidi
Reem Alsuwaidi, the UAE Central Bank’s senior manager of IT architecture and services tells tahawultech.com about her career aspirations. Tell …
GITEX 2018
StarLink expands presence at GITEX
Regional VAD StarLink will showcase the latest innovations and technologies from 18 of its strategic vendors.