Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup power bank. But given the overwhelming number of options, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably.
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Bahrain sovereign wealth fund reduces IT costs by 50% with AWS
Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the successful migration of the company’s IT infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and the closure of its onsite and offsite data centres.0 4059
Exclusive: Competition lies in tech firms – not fintechs, says ENBD CDO
In an exclusive interview with Tahawul Tech, Evans Munyuki said that “tech-fins” – companies that are technology focused, but are now considering the potential of financial services, could offer serious competition to traditional non-digitised banking.
“Amazon not a threat to UAE retail,” Dubai Chamber chairman
The chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said that the imminent rise of Amazon in the Middle …
Apple’s next big thing is…you
Apple’s next big thing might not be something you can wear, drive, or even touch. It might be your body itself.
Amazon bolsters smart home security offerings with latest acquisition
Amazon has reportedly agreed to buy Ring, maker of security cameras and Internet-connected doorbells.
Saudi Arabia IT spend to reach $40 billion
Saudi Arabia’s IT spend in 2018 will reach the value of $40 billion as the government increases its focus on innovation and cloud technology to drive forward digitalisation, said the president of Microsoft Middle East & Africa.
Best smart speakers: which one should you buy?
Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, and other digital assistants can help you in dozens of ways, and you don’t have to lift a finger to summon them—just speak their names. If you already know you want a smart speaker, scroll down for our top recommendations.
Contactless payments set for mainstream adoption
The recent launch of Amazon Go in Seattle, a new kind of retail experience with no checkout required, could stimulate …
Op-ed: The global tech industry can no longer ignore Saudi Arabia
Silicon Valley’s eye is now well and truly on Saudi Arabia. The Wall Street Journal reported that state-owned oil firm …
Amazon shares on the rise, nearing record high
Online giant Amazon’s shares rose on Friday, driving its stock market value over $700 billion and threatening to eclipse Microsoft …