Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of a new data centre in Dubai that will be operated by YVOLV, a joint venture between Alibaba Cloud and Meraas Holdings.

Apple plans to ditch Intel chips: Bloomberg
Apple is planning to use its own chips in Mac computers beginning as early as 2020, replacing processors from Intel, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. 0 2398On the rise
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Intel snaps up Nervana
Intel is buying deep-learning start-up Nervana Systems, in a deal that could help it make up for lost ground in the increasingly hot area of artificial intelligence.

Intel profit slides due to restructuring costs
Intel has reported that its profits dropped last quarter due to heavy costs from a restructuring announced in April, however, company sales were up fueled by the strong performance of the company’s data centre group.

McAfee Labs Report reveals new mobile app collusion threats
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016, which explains the dynamics of mobile app collusion, where cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks.

Intel completes Altera acquisition
Intel Corporation recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Altera Corporation (Altera), a provider of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology.

Intel, HP Enterprise partner for IoT edge computing
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has recently announced that it will be partnering with Intel on projects focusing on the Internet of Things, revealing plans to develop products for computing at the edges of networks.

Intel launches Silicon Oasis IoT lab
Intel and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority have announced the inauguration of Intel’s Ignition Lab for the Internet of Things innovation for the MENA region.
Cisco to demonstrate ‘real life’ Smart City scenarios at GITEX 2015
Cisco has recently announced its participation at the 35th edition of GITEX Technology Week, with an expanded and focused presence this year.

Intel preps wireless power laptop tech for 2016
Intel recently announced that is now developing a wireless charging system that packs enough power to replenish a laptop battery, which it aims to deploy to the market in 2016.