The Middle East is being swamped with data. The increasing number of people, devices and businesses connecting to the Internet …
Sharper edge: Microsoft’s Azure compute head Corey Sanders
James Dartnell sat down with Microsoft’s director of Azure Compute, Corey Sanders, at the firm’s Build 2017 conference in Seattle, …
HPE merges IT, OT with Edgeline platform
Before the advent of sensors in cars, phones, thermostats, refrigerators and factory-floor devices, information technology and operational technology were two …
Ocado Technology debuts open source tool for smart factories
Ocado Technology has released Kubermesh, a free and open source package designed to simplify data center architectures for smart factories. The …
VMware, Google to accelerate the adoption of Chromebooks
According to VMware, its Workspace ONE can enhance existing application accessibility of the devices and enable one-click secure authentication and management of applications – cloud, web and virtual – for organisations deploying Chromebooks.
SoftBank tech Vision Fund closes $93 billion of funding
The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, including the $15 …
Google launches new machine learning framework
Google has announced TensorFlow Lite, a version of its machine learning framework that’s designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
Arrow to showcase cybersecurity solutions at GISEC 2017
Arrow Electronics has announced that it will showcase a range of enterprise cybersecurity solutions at the Gulf Information Security Expo …
Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s world-renowned Washington state headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research organisation is now turning its attention …
Microsoft announces broad Windows 10 Fall updates
James Dartnell reports from day two of the Microsoft Build 2017 conference at the Washington State Convention Centre in Seattle. …
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 …
Nokia, Zain KSA deploy MEC platform for Umrah, Hajj pilgrims
Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia have deployed Nokia’s Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) platform for the delivery of smart applications to subscribers heading to Mecca for their Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage.
Future of network security
Martin Hester, Head of Channels and Alliances, EMEA, Juniper Networks, explains how channel partners need to implement security that protects the business from the inside out.
Bahrain’s C5 invests $2.5 million into tech start-up OneGCC
C5’s Bahrain-based ‘cloud fund’ for the Middle East and Africa plans to invest $2.5 million in GCC-based digital recruitment platform OneGCC.
Fujitsu enhances SELECT and invests in channel empowerment
Fujitsu has announced that it is enhancing its SELECT channel programme and investing more than EUR 1 million to empower …
SAP adds new features to Vora
SAP has added some new capabilities to SAP Vora, its in-memory distributed computing system based on Apache Spark and Hadoop. …
Huawei to highlight a ‘Better connected world’ at MWC 2017
Huawei has recently held a pre-MWC 2017 briefing in London, during which the company’s Carrier BG President Zou Zhilei noted that a ‘Better Connected World’ is fast approaching.
IBM launches blockchain initiative with Dubai government and business partners
IBM has announced a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade to advance Dubai government’s blockchain strategy.
IBM brings Google’s AI tools to its computers
IBM is merging Google’s artificial intelligence tools with its own cognitive computing technologies, allowing deep-learning systems to more accurately find answers to complex questions or recognise images or voices.
Infoblox promotes Sleiman to VP EMEA
Infoblox has appointed Cherif Sleiman as Vice President of the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operation, responsible for charting …