Overall spending on information and communication technology (ICT) in Saudi Arabia is set to reach $37 billion this year, up 2.4 percent on 2019, according to IDC.
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“Don’t mess with our elections”: hackers warn Iran
The attack has disrupted data centres in Iran and has reportedly been launched in multiple countries as well. The hackers have left the image of a US flag on screens along with a warning: “Don’t mess with our elections”, the Iranian IT ministry said on Saturday. 0 2835
Cisco appoints new vice president for Middle East and Africa
Cisco has announced the appointment of Reem Asaad as its new Vice President for its Middle East and Africa region. …
UAE’s Etisalat launches first-ever Open vRAN in MENA
Etisalat has announced the successful launch of open virtual Radio Access Network (Open vRAN), becoming the first operator in MENA to achieve this technological feat.
Industry 4.0 presents biggest opportunity for businesses: Cisco
Business leaders and governments in the Middle East must leverage the potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to have …
Cisco announces ‘Internet for the Future’ strategy
Cisco unveiled further details behind its technology strategy for building a new internet — one designed to push digital innovation …
Apple Card in hot water over sexist bias in AI algorithm
Financial regulators are investigating Apple’s new credit card for discriminating against women in what is just the latest example of …
How Wi-Fi 6 will impact businesses in the coming years: Cisco
Ali Amer, Managing Director, Service Provider Sales, Middle East and Africa at Cisco reflects on what Wi-Fi has made possible …
Huawei names new leader to drive enterprise networking business in the Middle East
Huawei has announced the appointment of Ala’a Bawab as vice president for Enterprise Networking Business for Huawei Middle East.
Cisco envisions seamless travel with connected roadways concept
Cisco has unveiled its range of concepts designed to create a seamless experience for tourists and commuters as they navigate urban cities at the recently held GITEX Technology Week.
IBM to enhance supply chain management with blockchain
Global tech giant IBM has announced a new blockchain network to streamline supply chain management, according to Reuters.