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.
TimeXtender, Finesse announce UAE partnership
Data analytics software provider TimeXtender has partnered with Finesse, a regional systems integrator from the GCC region. As per the …
The 5 technologies that will transform DP World
DP World Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has told tahawultech.com the technologies that he believes will be the …
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.
Abu Dhabi promotes culture with new digital platforms
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new digital initiative, which will …
Kaspersky Lab, Ingram Micro partner to deliver advanced security
Cybersecurity player Kaspersky Lab and regional distributor Ingram Micro have announced a partnership to bring the latest offerings from the vendor …
How Microsoft, GCC end users and AI experts are solving global issues
Microsoft is currently highlighting the ways that the Middle East’s end-users can tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues …
Pay for parking and order food from your seat with SAP’s connected car
SAP has announced an array of new partnerships with MasterCard, HERE and Postmates during Mobile World Congress 2018 to further enhance its Vehicle Network solution.
Converse in a foreign language with this handy device
Whatever you do, don’t compare Waverly Labs’ Pilot to the Babelfish from Douglas Adams’ novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Although you stick both in your ear to follow what’s being said in a foreign language, that’s where the similarity ends.
UAE leads the world in fibre optic connectivity
The UAE has ranked first for having the highest Fiber to the Home (FTTH) penetration among all its global counterparts.
Why partners need to bet on SMBs
Contributing a large chunk to the Middle East economy, small and medium sized businesses (SMB) comprise the majority of regional …
Predictive tech to give UAE skyscrapers a major lift
The German engineering and electronics company Bosch has developed “Predictive Maintenance” for elevators, a system designed to optimise maintenance and prevent breakdowns. A similar principle applies to Predictive Diagnostics vehicle-maintenance technology developed by Bosch.
IoT to transform asset tracking in UAE construction sector
A low-cost monitoring system for industrial and other equipment is being launched by the German electronics and engineering giant Bosch, …
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.
Dubai drivers will no longer have to worry about lost keys
Imagine walking towards your SUV in the car park of a Dubai shopping mall and hearing the welcome sound of it unlocking itself – without having to press a button.
Dropbox gears up to go public
Dropbox, data-sharing and file hosting business, has filed for an initial public offering of up to $500 million with the …
Bosch could make finding a parking space a whole lot easier
While initially it will only be available in major cities in the United States, Germany and a limited number of other Western European cities, the aim is to roll it out more widely.
Bosch may have the answer to pollution in Dubai
As with other world metropolises, there has been breathless growth in the potential hazards from particulate matter and noxious gases.So how should rapidly expanding cities such as Dubai monitor pollution levels and plan their development to try to ensure air quality improves?