Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive the way cities are run and it might happen sooner than expected.
GITEX 2018
UAE initiatives boost regional Smart City spending to $2.3 billion
The UAE’s government-led Smart City projects are driving regional Smart Cities spend to reach a record-high of $2.3 billion by 2021.
Lock your digital treasures: why data encryption is vital for security
Organisations in the Middle East work in a fast-paced and competitive environment. Data is the new oil, powering growth, efficiency …
Raqmiyat inks partnership with Jedox for Middle East
Jedox AG, an Enterprise Planning and Business Intelligence software vendor has announced a Middle East partnership with Dubai-based global IT solutions and services company Raqmiyat.
“The choices we make now will determine our place in the digital future,” says Microsoft executive
“AI Week is the perfect platform, both for companies that are new to AI and for those that have solutions already in place,” said Microsoft Gulf’s Group Lead.
SAS, Redington sign strategic partnership for East Africa
Global business intelligence and analytics solutions provider SAS has partnered with regional value-added distributor Redington Value to deliver its offerings …
Middle East region leads $2.6 trillion smart cities market
The Middle East and North Africa, and especially the GCC, are spearheading the $2.6 billion global Smart Cities market, according to Schneider Electric.
GITEX 2018
“Rethink Possible” with Riverbed at GITEX
Riverbed, The Digital Performance Company, has announced its participation at GITEX, the largest technology show in the Middle East and Africa.
HSBC UAE promises 80% digital interaction to customers
HSBC UAE has unveiled its latest innovation designed to deliver the best digital banking experience with a first-of-its-kind Customer Service Unit (CSU) in Mirdiff City Centre.
A whole new ballgame: how to tackle cyber threats in the sports industry
As major sporting events become increasingly digitised, sports organisations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity.
TYAN signs up ASBIS as official distributor
ASBIS has been appointed as the official distributor of TYAN in EMEA emerging markets: Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic …
Dubai scouts new innovations to transform hospitality industry
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) along with a number of top industry partners has launched the second annual Futurism Challenge.
Trend Micro empowers security teams with advanced analytics
Trend Micro has introduced advanced analytics capabilities for its network security solution, Deep Discovery.
AGC Networks restructures business offerings
Saaed Khan, vice president and head, Sales, Middle East, AGC Networks, elaborates on the firm’s revamped business divisions and how …
Five tech trends that will blur the lines between human and machines
Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines.
Huawei spotlights the next evolution of mobile AI
In his IFA 2018 keynote titled “The Ultimate Power of Mobile AI”, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu introduced the Kirin 980.
Dubai accelerates green living agenda with new initiative
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched Green Dubai, which includes three initiatives that will help make Dubai the smartest, happiest and most sustainable city in the world.
UAE accelerator programme attracts global innovators
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced the closing of the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators programme, which received applications from start-ups and global companies from 74 countries around the world.
UAE to monitor climate change with AI
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment (MOCCAE) has launched the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
GITEX 2018
Why digital transformation starts with the network
As businesses around the world continue to transform their offerings to better enable their employees and serve their customers, networks must be ready to adapt for the future.