In the next year or two, Hewlett Packard Enterprise will add support for Intel Optane memory and storage to its …
A ‘kill switch’ slows down WannaCry ransomware infection
Friday’s unprecedented ransomware attack may have stopped spreading to new machines — at least briefly — thanks to a “kill …
IBM unveils new PowerAI tools
IBM is trying to remove some of the complications related to image recognition with new tools to automate critical machine learning …
Reseller ME recognises Partner Excellence Awards winners
The eighth annual Reseller Middle East’s Partner Excellence Awards saw the biggest players in the technology industry come together to celebrate achievements from the Middle East’s channel sector.
Ashith Piriyattiath’s diverse & transformative GCC career
Despite claiming to have “accidentally fallen into the technology industry,” Ashith Piriyattiath’s extensive CV has empowered him with a broad …
The headhunter: Bayt.com co-founder & CTO Akram Assaf
Akram Assaf is no stranger to competition. The two primary industries – recruitment and technology – which encapsulate the firm …
Microsoft takes huge AI strides
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017 in Seattle’s Washington State Convention Centre. Microsoft today took huge steps in “amplifying …
SoftBank nears $95 billion investment announcement
SoftBank Group Corp. is close to announcing commitments of as much as $95 billion for its technology fund, according to Bloomberg. …
Why telco providers should reduce their hardware footprint
Mohammed Al-Moneer, regional director, A10 Networks MENA, discusses why Middle East telcos should invest in the future and modernise their infrastructures.
GISEC 2017 to showcase latest security technologies
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, cybersecurity firms at the …
Red Hat beefs up its containerisation platform
Red Hat is beefing up its OpenShift containerisation-as-a-service offering with a new developer tool for packaging apps into containers.
‘Create@Alibaba Cloud’ programme expands to four continents
Alibaba Cloud has announced that it will expand its global start-up programme ‘Create@Alibaba Cloud’ to more countries, applying its growing global coverage and increasing support to local small enterprises.
ABB, IBM bring AI solutions into industrial sector
ABB and IBM have inked a strategic collaboration deal to bring together ABB’s digital offering, ABB Ability with IBM Watson Internet of Things cognitive capabilities.
Ransomware: Pay it or fight it?
How to survive a ransomware attack unscathed
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.
Regional business looking up: Infor president Stephan Scholl
James Dartnell sat down with Infor president Stephan Scholl to discuss the firm’s ambitious plans to quintuple its regional market …
Your Voice: The race to innovate
Tahawul Tech hosted the debut edition of Your Voice, the new debate series for business leaders and technology decision makers in the Middle East. The event gathered technology heads from a range of verticals to discuss the hot topic of 2017: innovation.
Dubai Chamber, Google announce online assistance partnership
Google and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced a long-term partnership to help businesses across Dubai get …
Etisalat slashes GCC roaming tariffs
Etisalat has further reduced its roaming rates for voice calls, SMS and data. Starting from 1 April 2017, Etisalat’s prepaid …
Sophos study reveals need for integrated security in ME
Sophos has released the findings of a regional study indicating that majority of organisations in Middle East and Africa (MEA) are recognising the benefits of integrated security.