Our network, which encircles the entire globe, carries more than 28% of all Internet routes. As a result, we’re in …
What does 2018 hold for hardware in the Middle East?
Back in 2013, a Baird Equity Research Technology report stated, “Cloud services will drive a shrinking IT spending pie.” Now, in 2017, that statement holds true.
‘500m AED’ to be pumped into DEWA solar park R&D centre by 2020
Investments at the R&D Centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will hit AED500 million by 2020, according …
Middle East students scoop Huawei ICT Skill Competition awards
Thirteen teams of students from across the Middle East have won prizes at Huawei’s International ICT Skill Competition finals this …
Etisalat announces successful deployment of pre-commercial 5G network
Etisalat has successfully launched a pre-commercial 5G network in certain locations within the UAE including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
What DevOps trends to watch out for in 2018
It came, it saw and it conquered! Saying that for DevOps won’t be wrong. 2017 saw the adoption of DevOps …
Bahrain tops ICT development rankings for Arab world: ITU
The ITU IDI has ranked Bahrain as the leader in the Arab world, and 31st globally, showing continued progress in connectivity and use of ICT.
Baidu announces AMD-powered ‘ABC’ services
AMD and Baidu, the Chinese language Internet search provider and leader in artificial intelligence (AI), has announced the immediate availability …
GDPR: Costly restriction or new business opportunity?
The Middle East’s lack of understanding of the upcoming EU regulation is likely to place businesses across a wide range of sectors including cloud services, banking and finance, healthcare, insurance and tourism at significant risk.
Verizon 5G launch due for H2 2018
Ericsson has been selected to provide networking equipment for the commercial Verizon 5G launch, the firms have announced. Verizon 5G …
What does 2018 hold in store for Middle East IT services?
While cloud computing may have been touted for several years as the technology that would transform the Middle East, the …
Shure showcases AV solutions at InfoComm MEA
Microphone and audio electronic manufacturer Shure is showcasing how its products and solutions “enable productivity, collaboration and borderless communication” at …
Amazon steps up pace in AI race
Amazon.com this week announced a flurry of new machine learning features for its Amazon Web Services cloud computing business, raising …
Bahrain’s Tamkeen, iGA to enhance government IT training
Tamkeen will be supporting individuals working in the IT sector, while iGA will manage the programme supervision with AWS and public entities.
Veeam Software unveils new Dubai office
Veeam Software is escalating its presence in the Middle East region with the launch of its latest office in Dubai …
Microsoft, Kuwait Government collaborate to build ‘New Kuwait’
The Kuwait Government is focused on working towards realising the vision of “New Kuwait”, to boost the economy and diversify productivity in the nation.
Can next-gen endpoint security platforms keep enterprises safe and sound?
The value of endpoint protection platforms is that they can identify specific attacks and speed the response to them once they are detected.
Smart Dubai hosts workshop to help implement UAE’s AI strategy
“AI has become all the more important as an engine for nation-wide smart transformation following the launch of the UAE’s AI strategy,” said SDG’s CEO Wesam Lootah.
How partners can define customers’ digital transformation frameworks
Regional organisations are rapidly looking at transforming their daily operations and processes to be able to thrive in the digital …
The cat and mouse game: AI and machine learning’s role in cybersecurity
As the world swoons over the promise and practice of AI and machine learning, the world of cybersecurity sees both the hero and the villain take part in the game.