For patients with chronic illnesses in rural areas, clinician shortages can present a real health challenge. A flare-up or health …
Can IT deliver on mounting AI expectations?
There was a time when customers were surprised and delighted every time they received a personalised engagement with a brand …
Experts call on halal industry to embrace tech innovations
The Global Islamic Economy Summit 2018 in Dubai concluded with a call for halal industries to embrace innovative technologies in order to ensure their sustainable growth.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg bets big on “stories”
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is betting the company’s future on video and disappearing posts called “stories,” not the company’s famous news feed. Investors are buying into the vision for now, Bloomberg reported.
Apple’s new iPad pro stretches limits, yet not a MacBook replacement
Apple last night unveiled several new gadgets including a more powerful all new iPad Pro, a Mac Book Air with …
Infoblox offers managed service providers new core network solutions
Infoblox has announced a new programme that combines its market leading DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) and DNS …
Blockchain to transform global Islamic finance industry: experts
The adoption of blockchain, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other advanced technologies are expected to have a positive impact on the global Islamic finance sector and create new benefits and opportunities for banks and consumers alike, according to experts at GIES 2018.
Digital tech to take pharma beyond the pill: study
The pharmaceutical industry today is in a state of flux as it tries to maintain a delicate balance between the need for novel blockbuster drugs and the need for improved operational efficiencies in an increasingly competitive market space.
Emirates NBD continues digital transformation with new Hortonworks partnership
Emirates NBD has signed a new strategic partnership with Hortonworks, the industry leader in connected data platforms.
Data management in the IoT era
Tamer Abdel-Fattah, Head of IoT Business, META region, Ingram Micro, describes how the distributor offers in-depth expertise and support for …
Mitigating risks
Samer Semaan, Value-Add Distribution Manager, UAE & Gulf at Dell EMC, urges regional enterprises to invest in robust security solutions …
How LinkedIn is using AI to connect the global workforce
LinkedIn’s chief data officer and vice president of engineering Igor Perisic tells CNME how he believes organisations can “do AI.”
Dubai gears up for last mile of self-driving transport challenge
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the shortlisted finalists of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport and announced that the finalists in the four categories will be awarded $5 million in October 2019.
RAKBANK to tie-up with three new fintech firms
UAE based RAKBANK says it is in the process of tying up with three new fintech firms, in an attempt …
UAE AI minister urges the youth to know their role in shaping the future
UAE’s Minister of State for AI Omar bin Sultan Al Olama called on the youth to understand what their role will be in shaping the future.
Bahrain telco introduces Kingdom’s first-ever smart customer service platform
Zain Bahrain has announced the launch of zBot, an all-new interactive digital channel for smart customer service, making it the first telecoms operator to launch this innovative solution in the Kingdom.
Oman improves service response times with AI
Oman Data Park (ODP) has reportedly introduced artificial intelligence services bringing in “Robot as a Service” into the Omani market at Omantel ICT Summit 2018.
HP enhances Spectre lineup
HP Inc. launched a bold lineup of new devices that aim to deliver the ultimate combination of premium design, leading security, and enhanced performance.
Dubai teams up with global tech firm to develop data science
Smart Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IBM with the aim of setting up a Data Science Lab and collaborating on organising the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Summit in Dubai in 2019.
UAE’s ADNEC unveils new chatbot feature
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has launched an online chatbot platform ‘Jawab,’ which will be utilised by organisers and visitors on all event-related aspects, including the diverse range of services provided by ADNEC.