Amazon.com is looking to expand its reach in Saudi Arabia by adding several jobs to its Riyadh operations, according to a Bloomberg report.
How do tech titans decide where to build their GCC data centres?
The race to build Middle East data centres is swiftly gathering pace. As public and private sector organisations across the …
Driverless world needs data centres on wheels, claims EMEA tech exec
VMware’s senior vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Jean-Pierre Brulard, gives his take …
Trump criticises Amazon for exploiting US postal system
US president Donald Trump accused Amazon.com on Thursday of not paying sufficient tax, exploiting the US postal system and putting …
Almost 50% of Gulf ICT infrastructures are outdated: report
Nearly half of Gulf enterprises describe their current ICT infrastructure as “out of date”, according to Microsoft’s Digital Transformation and readiness survey.
Amazon bumps Google as Wall Street’s second most valuable firm
Amazon.com has reportedly became the second most valuable publicly listed US company on Tuesday, surpassing Google parent Alphabet for the first time, according to Reuters.
Zain teams up with Nokia to develop Saudi youth tech talent
The collaboration is in line with the Vision 2030 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which aims to develop the country’s talent to diversify economic capabilities as well as improve services as per local requirements.
Microsoft to build first Middle East data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Microsoft has announced plans to build its first Middle East and North Africa data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. …
“Amazon not a threat to UAE retail,” Dubai Chamber chairman
The chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the imminent rise of Amazon in the Middle …
8 essential roles for a successful digital transformation
CIOs scouring the earth to fill technical roles are likely ignoring the “medium digital” skills required to round out their digital transformations. Here are the lesser-known digital roles CIOs should target.
GCC firms to increase investments on digital transformation: study
Two in three large enterprises in the Arab Gulf region intend to devote at least five percent of its annual revenue to digitisation of operations, according to a Microsoft research.
CIO change agents: the art of the IT turnaround
CIOs from energy, education, technology and sanitation enterprises discuss how they changed the culture of their IT departments to pave the way for digital transformations.
Etisalat, Ericsson and Intel launch 5G innovation competition
Etisalat has teamed up with Ericsson and Intel to launch a 5G innovation competition targeting engineering students from renowned universities …
Microsoft fights for cross-border data protection in US high court
The US Supreme Court is set to hear on Tuesday a case that could have far-reaching implications for law enforcement access to digital data overseas.
Infor launches new solution for omni-channel retail
Infor has launched Infor Networked Order Management, a new solution aimed at helping brands and retailers improve omni-shopping experiences by enabling …
Ex-Samsung CTO joins Google to lead IoT business
Alphabet Inc’s Google has appointed Injong Rhee, former CTO of Samsung Electronics Co, to head its Internet of Things business. …
Saudi Arabia IT spend to reach $40 billion
Saudi Arabia’s IT spend in 2018 will reach the value of $40 billion as the government increases its focus on innovation and cloud technology to drive forward digitalisation, said the president of Microsoft Middle East & Africa.
Amazon shares on the rise, nearing record high
Online giant Amazon’s shares rose on Friday, driving its stock market value over $700 billion and threatening to eclipse Microsoft …
Masters of Tech names Middle East’s top innovators
CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech hosted the inaugural Masters of Tech Awards on Monday night at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, …
Google parent Alphabet launches cybersecurity firm
Alphabet has launched a new business unit on Wednesday that will sell cybersecurity software to Fortune 500 companies, the latest …