Apple and Alphabet’s Google have announced a new partnership that will see the two companies work together to leverage smartphone technology to help trace and contain the spread of coronavirus.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4878
Number of e-stores rise in the UAE: TRA
The number of stores providing e-services for consumers in the UAE rose by 150 percent in the past two weeks, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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Abu Dhabi medical workers can download this app to get free on-demand bus service
Via has launched a new on-demand essential transportation system in Abu Dhabi to provide free rides for medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How Riverbed accelerates productivity for the remote workforce
Moueen Zahreddine, regional director, MENA, Riverbed Technology, delves into how unreliable network latency can impact the business and how the company can help address this challenge.
Abu Dhabi launches new app to track quarantined individuals
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has reportedly launched a new smartphone application, called “Stay Home”, according to state news agency WAM.
Avaya Spaces gets UAE TRA approval
UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has confirmed that the cloud-based Avaya Spaces collaboration app has been approved for use in the country.
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#AvayaCares: CPI Media Group stays connected with Avaya Spaces
CPI Media Group has received an in-depth hands-on demo from Avaya as part of the ICT firm’s commitment to enabling enterprises stay connected while working remotely.
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Dubai turns to advanced tech for city-wide disinfection drive
Over the weekend, as part of the national sterilisation programme, Dubai has disinfected 129 of its sites and buildings and 23 public areas in the emirate.
How cloud-native app development can help future-proof your business
Adopting a cloud-native strategy can provide organisations with a significant competitive advantage for many years to come, says Erica Langhi, EMEA senior solutions architect, Red Hat.
Renters searching for homes online surge amid coronavirus fears
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, UAE renters are making decisions about their next rental home from their digital devices, according to proptech startup Urban.