Dr. Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai, lauded Dubai’s leadership for its continuous presence on the ground as Dubai builds its future, and prepares to transform itself into the world’s smartest and happiest city.
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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 5188
Avaya, Sestek to deliver voice-enabled smart technologies
Speech-enabled smart technologies company Sestek has signed an agreement to become an Avaya DevConnect Technology Partner.
Honeywell to integrate voice tech with SAP Business One
Honeywell has announced the launch of a fully integrated voice-directed productivity solution for SAP Business One users across the Middle East.
Palo Alto Networks enhances partner programme to fuel channel growth
The enhancements, according to the global cybersecurity firm, will boost programme flexibility, fuel long-term growth and enable the expansion of partner-led services.
A10’s app delivery solution now on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
A10 Networks has announced the availability of its cloud-native Application Delivery solution including the Harmony Controller, vThunder ADC and Lightning ADC in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
#ElevatorTweets: Twitter launches region-first initiative
A region-first, the initiative saw Twitter turn an everyday work journey into an enriching and educative experience, with curated, real-time conversations of what’s happening in a key market for UAE businesses; Saudi Arabia.
Apple fixes FaceTime privacy bug
Apple has said that it has fixed a privacy flaw in its group video chat software and that it plans to improve how it handles reports of software bugs.
Mercedes-Benz accelerates digitalisation with new smart app
Mercedes-Benz has introduced ‘Mercedes me connect’ to the region aimed at offering its customers to become part of an intelligently connected world.
Dubai launches new lab to promote future-readiness
Dubai DED has launched three initiatives aimed to accelerate future-readiness of the economy and enhance private sector participation in developing a competitive policy framework for achieving sustainable business growth
CIO 100 Awards 2019: winners announced
CNME and TahawulTech.com’s fifith annual CIO 100 Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, honouring the top 100 C-level IT leaders from across the region.