UK retailers are introducing AI and facial recognition technology to their stores in a desperate attempt to combat shoplifting. Owners …
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Micro Focus shares drop after missing revenue targets
Micro Focus shares tumbled 17 percent at the beginning of the week, rebounding only fractionally over the next few days.1 1219
UAE government’s online portal records five million users
The official portal of the UAE Government witnessed significant increase in its users, touching 5 million in 2018.
Dubai, UK to foster collaboration between FinTech ecosystems
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovate Finance, an independent membership association that is at the heart of the UK’s FinTech ecosystem.
How Thales Cyber Hub will create a collaborative ecosystem
Gary Miller, vice president, Cyber Security, Middle East, Thales, on strengthening its recently announced Cyber Hub in Dubai. Regional organisations …
How technology will tell you who’s who at the Royal Wedding
Guests will be identified in real time and tagged with biographical information through the GrayMeta data analysis platform and the Amazon Rekognition video and image analysis service.
Russian hackers could launch a global cyber-attack: US and UK officials
Russian hackers are reportedly targeting millions of devices around the world to spy, steal information and build networks in preparation for future cyber-attacks, the US and UK have revealed.
Saudi Arabia, UK ink deal to develop clean tech
The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing new clean energy technologies.
UK lawmakers initiate probe into virtual currencies
Britain’s Treasury Select Committee of lawmakers on Thursday said it is initiating an inquiry into virtual currencies and the underlying …
StarLink seeks specialised partners for new market
StarLink has commenced business operations in Pakistan and invites new and interested IT security specialised partners to join its channel …
How blockchain can help build better public services
The blockchain hype keeps growing and governments are starting to take notice. Widespread adoption of the distributed ledger technology remains a long way off, but it could help address some major public sector challenges.