Amazon employees are testing a new brick-and-mortar store, called Amazon Go, in Seattle that lets customers using an app bypass the checkout line.
Nokia phones poised for a comeback in 2017
Former Finish phone giant Nokia is looking to make a comeback into the smartphone market after its acquisition by Microsoft in 2014.
Emirates NBD announces mePay service upgrade
Emirates NBD has announced an upgrade to its widely used ‘mePay’ service by enabling cash transfers to recipients who are not Emirates NBD customers or do not have a bank account.
HTC launches e-commerce site for UAE
This is the first HTC e-commerce site in the Middle East and Africa region where customers will be able to access the entire range of HTC smartphones and accessories.
UAE Ministry of Economy unveils ‘Be Happy – Visit UAE’ app
The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) has launched the first phase of its ‘Be Happy – Visit UAE’ application as part of its featured initiatives for UAE Innovation Week 2016.
Ericsson: 20 million 5G subscrıptıons in the region by 2022
Ericsson has released its Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa, which predicted that 5G subscriptions will reach 20 Million by 2022 in region.
Gemalto: Users prioritise security when using mobile apps
Gemalto has revealed that consumers prioritise security above all else when it comes to using smartphones, with 80 percent claiming that security is their most wanted feature in a mobile.
Lenovo launches new Phab2 Pro
Lenovo has launched the Phab2 Pro “the world’s first Tango-enabled smartphone,” which is set to be available from 15th of December across all major retailers in the UAE.
Lenovo unveils new Phab2 Pro
Lenovo has launched the Phab2 Pro “the world’s first Tango-enabled smartphone,” which is set to be available from 15th of December across all major retailers in the UAE.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Comba Telecom appoints new GM for MENA region
Comba Telecom Systems Holdings has announced that it will expand its business footprint in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in response to the region’s growing network coverage and capacity needs.
Huawei jumps to number 72 on Interbrand’s report
This is the second consecutive year Huawei has risen on Interbrand’s list since the company became the first Mainland Chinese brand to be recognised as a Best Global Brand in 2014.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.
Future of things
Industry experts explore the Internet of Things (IoT) prospects in the channel community as the number of connected devices is expected to explode by the year 2020.
Review: BlackBerry DTEK50
An entry level device, DTEK50 offers BlackBerry’s range of security, privacy and productivity matched with Android’s latest interface features.
H.E. Dr Aisha Bin Bishr on Dubai’s pursuit of happiness
Spearheading the emirate’s ambitions to be a “happier” Smart City by 2020, director general of Smart Dubai, H.E. Dr Aisha Bin Bishr, is also a champion of bringing more women into the tech industry. James Dartnell caught up with her at the 18th Global Women In Leadership forum.
BlackBerry DTEK50
An entry level device, DTEK50 offers BlackBerry’s range of security, privacy and productivity matched with Android’s latest interface features.
Dealing with the surge in mobile data demand
With the TRA desperate to get more spectrum by 2020 for the 5G network to power the ‘Smart Future’ of Dubai, how can telecoms providers hope to deal with this surge in demand for mobile data, and what technologies are available to help combat network congestion?
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
Turning ‘data chaos’ into value through digital transformation
Enterprises today have to be aware that they have ‘data chaos’ within their businesses, and they need to embrace this as part of their digital transformation.