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Dubai Silicon Oasis launches Smart City accelerator

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has launched Dubai Smart City Accelerator within DSOA’s wholly owned Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (Dtec). http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-silicon-oasis-launches-smart-city-accelerator/

UAE workers ‘prefer’ independent voice and data packages

UAE workers are demanding increasingly mobile solutions UAE office workers are increasingly looking to mobile communications solutions to collaborate and communicate more efficiently, according to research commissioned by Avaya. More than half of the employees interviewed would prioritise a... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-workers-prefer-independent-voice-data-packages/

Android creator Andy Rubin unveils Essential Phone

Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, has launched a smartphone and Smart Home assistant under his new company called Essential. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/android-andy-rubin-essential-phone/

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Cyber Security Strategy

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ that aims to strengthen the emirate’s position as a world leader in innovation, safety and security. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/sheikh-mohammed-launches-dubai-cyber-security-strategy/

Are enterprise users aware of security's crucial role?

When talking about security breaches what often comes to mind are the nefarious external attack groups. However, the biggest threats to information security could come within the four walls of the organisation and more often than not it’s the non-malicious, unsuspecting employee. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/security-enterprise-users-training/

ADX launches Blockchain technology

The Blockchain technology enables investors to use e-voting in AGMs and access statistical records of each company and its investors through smart devices. It also enables investors to vote from inside the UAE and overseas. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/adx-launches-blockchain-technology/

48% of UAE Internet users make personal info public online

People are exposing themselves to identity theft or financial attacks by sharing financial and payment details (53%), scans of their passports, driving licenses and other personal documents (71%) or passwords (44%). http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/48-uae-internet-users-make-personal-info-public-online/

GBM's Hani Nofal: Getting security right

Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, GBM, discusses why his company is perfectly positioned to tackle the cybersecurity challenges facing the regional enterprises. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/gbms-hani-nofal-getting-security-right/

Gartner: Four vectors transforming security software market

The security software market is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner, Inc. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of software as a service (SaaS) and managed services, and the prospect of punitive regulations are causing... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/gartner-four-vectors-transforming-security-software-market/

Virtual training as effective as in-person learning: study

A recent study by the Ashridge Executive Education revealed that virtual learning is as effective as face-to-face delivery, if designed and executed well, when developing skills within an organisation. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/virtual-training-effective-person-learning-study/

Ericsson names Mathias Johanssson as Saudi head

In line with the previously announced business strategy, Ericsson in Market Area Middle East and Africa announces the appointment of Mathias Johansson as Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) STC and Head of Ericsson Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Johansson is now a member of the Market Area’s Leadership... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ericsson-names-mathias-johanssson-saudi-head/

Epicor enhances iScala solution for hospitality industry

The solution enables industry players to streamline operations by efficiently integrating all procedures – from room reservations, to event sales, to HR and finance – on to a single platform. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/epicor-enhances-iscala-solution-hospitality-industry/

Uber fires self-driving unit chief amid Waymo lawsuit

Uber Technologies has reportedly fired its vice president for technology and the lead its self-driving unit Anthony Levandowski. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-fires-self-driving-unit-chief-amid-waymo-lawsuit/

Apple to premiere Carpool Karaoke in August

Apple’s Carpool Karaoke now has a new premiere date. Apple senior V.P. of Internet Software and Services, Eddy Cue, tweeted that Carpool Karaoke will stream on Apple Music starting Tuesday, August 8. The series is a full-length version of the popular segments on The Late Late Show with James... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apple-premiere-carpool-karaoke-august/

DarkMatter launches 'Trusted Transparency' programme

DarkMatter has launched a Trusted Transparency Programme and calls on the technology ecosystem to evolve its outlook to embrace more rigorous vetting of platforms, infrastructure, and operating systems to remove vulnerabilities. DarkMatter’s Trusted Transparency Programme has two primary... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/darkmatter-launches-trusted-transparency-programme/

Ocado Technology debuts open source tool for smart factories

Ocado Technology has released Kubermesh, a free and open source package designed to simplify data center architectures for smart factories. The Kubermesh package uses container-based technology and the Kubernetes system to implement an on-premise private cloud architecture where desktop... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ocado-technology-debuts-open-source-tool-smart-factories/

UAE Statistics Authority pens Mastercard big, open Data MoU

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority & Mastercard have signed an MoU for strategic data exchange The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has signed an MoU with Mastercard to provide both parties with a strategic platform for the exchange of expertise in... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-statistics-authority-pens-mastercard-big-open-data-mou/

Smart Dubai reveals 'Global Blockchain Challenge' winners

The Smart Dubai Office has announced results of the first Blockchain Challenge, which awarded a grand total of $45,000 to the most promising solutions using blockchain technology. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/smart-dubai-blockchain-winners/

Shadow Brokers threaten to release more data in July

A group that published hacking tools that security experts believe were stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency said on Tuesday it plans to sell a new batch of stolen code in July to customers willing to pay more than $22,000 for it, Reuters has reported. The Shadow Brokers group said in... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/shadow-brokers-threaten-release-data-july/

Dubai Police to use drones for bomb disposal operations

Dubai Police has announced plans to use drones mounted with a remote-controlled water cannon in bomb disposal operations. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/middle-east/dubai-police-use-drones-bomb-disposal-operations/

Credential reuse poses major threats to enterprise security

Digital Shadows has unveiled research into some of the main techniques cybercriminals are using to target organisations using stolen credentials which have been reused across a variety of sites and online forums. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/credential-reuse-enterprise-security/

Infor's automotive solution gains Honda certification

Infor has announced a major update to its ‘CloudSuite Automotive’ application, to incorporate certification from American Honda Motor Company as an approved electronic data interchange (EDI) to simplify the manufacturing process. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/infors-automotive-solution-gains-honda-certification/

Cybercrime costs to rise $6 trillion by 2021, says experts

Cyber-attacks are inevitable and companies have no option but to prepare themselves to respond to the attacks appropriately, an international cybersecurity expert has said. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/cybersecurity-smartworld-cio/

Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam

The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/middle-east/emirates-begins-investigation-online-phishing-scam/

Backhaul sharing holds the key to 5G success

In response to the latest news story ‘Etisalat and Ericsson test 5G,’ Joao Sousa, Partner at global TMD advisory & investment firm, Delta Partners, shares his thoughts on how UAE telecom operators are raising their bets to be ranked as one of the most connected economies worldwide. The race... http://www.tahawultech.com/insight/opinion/backhaul-sharing-holds-key-5g-success/

Linguistic analysis shows WannaCry's possible links to China

A recent report stated that an analysis by research firm Flashpoint suggests Chinese-speaking criminals may have been behind the WannaCry ransomware. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/wannacry-flashpoint-china/

Mumzworld launches in Saudi

The bilingual mother, baby and child online retail platform, Mumzworld, will be delivering its 120,000 innovative and varied products from global and regional brands via a uniquely tailored interface designed specifically for mothers in Saudi Arabia.  Launched on May 10th, 2017, the e-commerce... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mumzworld-launches-saudi/

Axis launches new range of positioning cameras

Axis has launched a new generation of positioning cameras, giving operators faster and more accurate pan and tilt capabilities to monitor large-scale sites, perimeters and borders in real-time and are able to respond instantly to security alerts and incidents. The new range of positioning... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/axis-launches-new-range-positioning-cameras/

China to implement new cyber security law

China, battling increased threats from cyber-terrorism and hacking, will adopt from Thursday a controversial law that mandates strict data surveillance and storage for firms working in the country, the official Xinhua news agency said. The law, passed in November by the country’s largely... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/china-implement-new-cyber-security-law/

Orixcom doubles port capacity on UAE-IX

The managed IT, cloud and international connectivity services provider Orixcom has signed a deal to double Orixcom’s port capacity on the Dubai based UAE-IX Internet Exchange, which is powered by DE-CIX. Andrew Grenville, Chief Executive Officer of Orixcom, commented: “Orixcom were one of the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/orixcom-doubles-port-capacity-uae-ix/

Ministry of Economy reiterates commitment to Europe’s GDPR

European parliament The UAE’s Ministry of Economy has emphasised its commitment towards raising awareness of the UAE’s private sector regarding the latest policies, legislations and administrative procedures adopted by the international community and trading partners regarding data... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ministry-economy-reiterates-commitment-europes-gdpr/

Mobile phone penetration rises in the UAE: TRA

According to recent data from the UAE Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA), the mobile phone usage in the country has increased to 228.3 phones per 100 people in 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/mobility/uae-tra-mobile-2017/

BA flight chaos caused by data centre power surge

A major British Airways crash has highlighted the importance for businesses of testing backup systems and disaster recovery procedures to ensure that they work as planned. The airline experienced what CEO Alex Cruz described as “a major IT systems failure” that, he said, affected all... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ba-flight-chaos-caused-data-centre-power-surge/

Musanada deploys GPS-based system for construction industry

The Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that it has started operating and deploying a new engineering system based on machine guidance using GPS for grading works, which guarantees highly accurate control, improvement in the management of occupational safety at... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/musanada-deploys-gps-based-system-construction-industry/

Bee'ah launches anti-drug counterfeiting tech platform

Bee’ah launches new tech firm EVOTEQ at SAP Innovation Day Environmental management company Bee’ah has announced the launch of a new company, EvoTeq, along with two new business initiatives, Evogulf and SmartTrack. EvoTeq’s preliminary offering will be digital platform SmartTrack, which... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/beeah-launches-anti-drug-counterfeiting-tech-platform/

Ian Jones on translating IT security to company boards

Ian Jones, divisional director, Westcon Security, explains why it’s crucial for IT heads to change the way they communicate the importance of information security to business leaders. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/ian-jones-translating-security-company-boards/

Dubai hospitals to introduce newborn tracking devices

The DHA has started implementing the technologies across the emirate’s hospital The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that it will use smart tags to protect newborn babies at hospitals across the emirate. Hospitals will put electronic tags on ankles of babies, which are designed... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/dubai-hospitals-introduce-newborn-tracking-devices/

Taj El Khayat on technology's role in transforming business

Taj El Khayat, regional director for Gulf, Levant and North Africa, F5 Networks, explains how a company’s IT goals are becoming more and more aligned with its business and financial objectives. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/taj-el-khayat-technologys-role-transforming-business/

Review: BlackBerry's KEYone phone brings back the keyboard

BlackBerry’s new KEYone Android phone, complete with a real keyboard, could win back some of its enterprise customers. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/review-blackberrys-keyone-phone-brings-back-keyboard/

Gregg Petersen on the importance of IT transformation

Veeam regional director for Middle East and SAARC Gregg Petersen discusses how the boards of directors are becoming increasingly aware of the pertinent role that IT plays in bringing business value and driving revenues within the organisations. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/veeams-gregg-petersen-importance-transformation/

Cisco: Three-quarters of IoT projects are failing

Despite the forward momentum, a new study conducted by Cisco shows that 60 percent of IoT initiatives stall at the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage and, even worse, a third of all completed projects were not considered a success. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/cisco-three-quarters-iot-projects-failing/

Prepare for the inevitable security incident

A serious security incident is a question of “when,” not “if”, says Rob McMillan, Research Director at Gartner. The 2014 cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment was a game changer. It was a very public example of an aggressive business disruption attack, which caused Sony to experience... http://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/prepare-inevitable-security-incident/

Dell EMC hosts digital transformation forum in Jordan

Dell EMC has recently hosted the ‘Let the Transformation Begin,’ conference, which focused on the fastest growing areas of technology to help organisations in Jordan stay ahead in an ever competitive digital economy. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dell-emc-hosts-digital-transformation-forum-jordan/

Honeywell launches rugged mobile printer

Honeywell’s new RP Series mobile receipt printers offer rugged and reliable performance for route accounting, direct store delivery, citation printing, car rental return receipts and field service workers. “In the field, mobile printers have to endure frequent drops, vibration and exposure to... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/honeywell-launches-rugged-mobile-printer/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 25.05.17

Transformation Talk gives you a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-25-05-17/

US considers laptop ban on all international flights

The US government is considering banning laptops from the passenger cabins for all international flights to and from the country, according to homeland security secretary John Kelly. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/us-laptop-ban-international-flights/

Global Knowledge to provide Trend Micro training

Trend Micro has appointed Global Knowledge to provide training to all its partners and customers across Middle East and Africa. These training programmes and courses will be offered to industry professionals looking to maximising their knowledge and skills on all Trend Micro solutions. Ihab... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/global-knowledge-provide-trend-micro-training/

Kaspersky Lab: Mobile ransomware soared in Q1

Roman Unuchek The global nightmare of ransomware shows no sign of slowing down, with the volume of mobile ransomware rising over three-fold (3.5 times) during the first few months of the year, according to Kaspersky Lab’s Malware Report for Q1, 2017. The number of mobile ransomware files... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/kaspersky-lab-mobile-ransomware-soared-q1/

UAE MOHAP's 'Heroes of Health' smart app wins accolade

The Ministry of Health & Prevention’s (MOHAP) Department of Health Education and Promotion, won first place in the ‘Best Community Sport Initiative’ competition, for its smart application, ‘Heroes of Health.’ http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-mohaps-heroes-health-smart-app-wins-accolade/

SITA launches payment solution for airlines

SITA has launched the first payment solution which addresses the need for airlines to be able to accept payments securely at airports when using a shared IT infrastructure. SITA AirportConnect Common Use Payment Service enables payment transactions by multiple airlines on a single payment... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/sita-launches-payment-solution-airlines/

Dubai Police fines now payable at Zoom outlets

Dubai Police fines can now be paid at Zoom supermarkets UAE residents can now pay their Dubai Police traffic fines at over 200 Zoom outlets equipped with Wall Street Exchange’s fine collection system. The service became available following the agreement signing between Wall Street Exchange,... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-police-fines-now-payable-zoom-outlets/

Zain allies with Mastercard for digital payment services

Zain has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mastercard to boost digital payment services in Jordan through ‘Zain Cash’ mobile wallet service powered by Mastercard. Aimed at extending the benefits of the Zain Cash service to Zain’s growing subscriber base and enriching their... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/zain-allies-mastercard-digital-payment-services/

How to get effective data protection in the cloud

Nigel Tozer, solutions marketing director EMEA, Commvault Despite the cloud’s presence, organisations are only recently starting to understand the level of cloud adoption that is appropriate for their business needs. For many businesses, hybrid cloud models are the favoured approach in terms of... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/insight/get-effective-data-protection-cloud/

Honeywell enhances cabin connectivity suite

Honeywell is making it easier for business operators to manage cabin connectivity usage, billing and troubleshooting with updates to its GoDirect Cabin Connectivity suite. The updates allow business jet operators to control network services on the aircraft in real time by setting timers for... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/honeywell-enhances-cabin-connectivity-suite/

MENA e-commerce market to hit $6.7 billion in 2017: report

Online shoppers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is growing exponentially, bringing the regional e-commerce market to unprecedented expansion, according to industry reports. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/mena-e-commerce-market-hit-6-7-billion-2017-report/

STC to launch $500m venture capital fund for tech start-ups

STC CEO Khaled al-Biyari Saudi Arabia’s telecoms giant STC has announced that it will set up a $500 million venture capital fund to invest in start-up companies, according to Associated Press. In a notice to the Saudi Stock Exchange, STC said the fund will be self-financed “from the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/stc-launch-500m-venture-capital-fund-tech-start-ups/

CSO Perspectives conference to discuss future challenges

CPI Media Group’s Security Advisor ME magazine will hold its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference on 28th August 2017. To be held on the same day as Security Advisor ME annual awards, the conference will convene the region’s top CISOs across all industries, as well as senior government... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/cso-perspectives-conference-discuss-future-challenges/

British Airways: Global IT failure causes flight delays

British Airways’ computer systems have crashed across the world causing major delays that left passengers stranded in airports. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/british-airways-it-failure/

Emirates NBD launches online marketplace SkyShopper

Suvo Sarkar, senior EVP and group head of retail banking and wealth management, Emirates NBD Emirates NBD announced the launch of SkyShopper, an exclusive online marketplace for its customers. The new initiative follows the bank’s announcement of a planned AED 500 million investment towards... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/emirates-nbd-launches-online-marketplace-skyshopper/

Vintage tech: HP ThinkJet

The birth of commercial inkjet printing can be traced all the way back to 1984, when thermal inkjet technology developed at HP was introduced in a high-quality, low-price personal printer known as the ThinkJet. http://www.tahawultech.com/features/vintage-tech-hp-thinkjet/

Microsoft's Necip Ozyucel: MENA cloud training essential

Necip Ozyucel, cloud and enterprise business group lead, Microsoft Gulf, tells CNME why he believes cloud training is now more important than ever for IT professionals in the Middle East and North Africa region. Microsoft’s Necip Ozyucel How can Microsoft Azure training make IT... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/microsofts-necip-ozyucel-mena-cloud-training-essential/

How Dubai Police is using data to keep citizens safe

Following the announcement of the Smart Dubai 2021 strategy and the Dubai Pulse platform – which will host all the emirate’s data – James Dartnell caught up Dubai Police’s general director of smart services, Khalid Nasser Alrazooqi, to hear his thoughts on the changes and how Dubai’s citizens... http://www.tahawultech.com/features/dubai-police-using-data-keep-citizens-safe/

SoftBank buys $4 billion stake in Nvidia

SoftBank Group has reportedly bought a $4 billion stake in Nvidia, a move that makes it the fourth-largest shareholder in the graphics chipmaker company. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/softbank-buys-4-billion-stake-nvidia/

Batelco trials 5G in Bahrain

Batelco and Ericsson have joined forces to successfully conduct the first-ever 5G trial in Bahrain at Batelco’s Headquarters in Hamala, as part of the Batelco and Ericsson 5G Forum. The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications H.E. Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Batelco Chairman Shaikh... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/batelco-trials-5g-bahrain/

Qatar launches investigation on QNA hacking

Qatar has begun an inquiry into a security breach by hackers who posted fabricated remarks on its national news agency’s platforms by its ruler. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/qatar-launches-investigation-qna-hacking/

Newly found vulnerability raises fears of another WannaCry

A newly discovered flaw in widely used networking software leaves tens of thousands of computers potentially vulnerable to an attack similar to that caused by WannaCry, which infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide, cybersecurity researchers said on Thursday. The U.S. Department of... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/newly-found-vulnerability-raises-fears-another-wannacry/

Qualcomm ships more than 1M chips daily to power IoT devices

Qualcomm Technologies has announced at its Internet of Things (IoT) industry analyst workshop that the company is currently shipping more than 1 million chips per day for connected devices globally. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/hardware/qualcomm-1m-chips-devices/

compareit4me.com secures $3.5 million in funding

compareit4me.com has raised $3.5 million from its existing investors, including STC Ventures, Wamda Capital, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Saned Partners, in its latest phase of funding. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/compareit4me-com-secures-3-5-million-funding/

Microsoft previews the 2017 Surface Pro

The 5th generation version of Microsoft’s performance tablet is here. Its looks are largely unchanged, but there are substantial internal improvements. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/microsoft-previews-2017-surface-pro/

TDIC enhances security posture with Pulse Secure solutions

Pulse Secure has announced that the Abu Dhabi Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has significantly strengthened its security posture using Pulse Secure software and appliances. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/abudhabi-tdic-security-pulse-secure-solutions/

Sharjah DSCD unveils new data sharing platform

Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with six local government departments to launch ‘Tabadol’, a data and information sharing platform. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sharjah-dscd-unveils-new-data-sharing-platform/

Attivo: ME firms should adopt new tech to fight ransomware

Attivo Networks has urged not only healthcare, but all industries to take immediate steps in the wake of the recent global ransomware attacks. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/attivo-middle-east-ransomware/

F5 launches cloud management tool selection

F5 Networks’ Sangeeta Anand F5 Networks has announced the availability of offerings designed to provide consistent application services in multi-cloud environments at its annual EMEA Agility partner and customer conference in Barcelona. F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE) is now available in... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/f5-launches-cloud-management-tool-selection/

Qatar news agency hacked by 'unknown entity'

Qatar said today that its official state news agency, QNA, was hacked and subsequently carried a “false statement” on sensitive regional topics attributed to the country’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/qatar-news-agency-hacked-unknown-entity/

Etisalat offers eLife Entertainment package at 50% discount

Etisalat announced a limited-time offer for its eLife Entertainment package; customers who subscribe or upgrade will receive a 50% percent discount for 3 months with premium TV channels and no installation charges. The eLife entertainment package is bundled with a home telephone, 50Mbps... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/etisalat-offers-elife-entertainment-package-50-discount/

Huawei's Alaa Elshimy on the opportunities that await CIOs

Alaa Elshimy, managing director and senior vice president, Huawei Enterprise Group, discusses the tremendous benefits and opportunities cloud, Big Data and 5G will bring to GCC businesses. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/huaweis-alaa-elshimy-opportunities-await-cios/

SITA explored mixed reality for aviation industry

A new world of mixed reality is emerging and SITA Lab, the research arm of air transport IT provider SITA, is exploring its potential for airlines and airports. Today it released early results of research carried out with Helsinki Airport using Microsoft HoloLens to analyse and manage airport... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sita-explored-mixed-reality-aviation-industry/

Hatem Hariri on the technologies that will transform the GCC

Juniper Networks head for Middle East and Africa region Hatem Hariri speaks about how GCC CEOs and are becoming more aware of the importance of investing in transformative technologies to accelerate their organisation’s growth. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/hatem-hariri-technologies-will-transform-gcc/

SAP unveils Live Business and expands Google partnership

SAP SE has affirmed its commitment to an open ecosystem and emphasised that strong partnerships will be key for the cloud-based intelligent enterprise, which will be a cornerstone for the new global economy. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-live-business-google/

‘International regulations’ crucial to protect Smart Cities

InfoWatch Group president urged global leaders and private sector heavyweights must work together to create international regulations which protect the future of smart cities. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/international-regulations-crucial-safeguard-smart-cities/

Renewable energy employs 9.8 million people globally: IRENA

More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). http://www.tahawultech.com/news/renewable-energy-irena/

ADSIC conducts workshop on‘Open Geospatial Consortium’

The Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC), the government authority responsible for overseeing the ICT agenda in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, organised the “Open Geospatial Consortium” workshop at Abu Dhabi’s Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel . http://www.tahawultech.com/news/adsic-uae-geospatial-consortium/

Honeywell launches cloud-based connected building platform

Honeywell  has introduced Outcome Based Service, a new cloud-enabled building management service aimed at making the region’s facilities greener, safer and more productive. The service helps prioritise building maintenance activities where they can have the most impact on overall building... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/honeywell-launches-cloud-based-connected-building-platform/

InfoFort rebrands with 'Dubai font'

The information management solution provider has unveiled a new logo designed using the recently launched ‘Dubai’ typeface. In homage to the emirate’s vision to become a leader in innovation and smart technology, InfoFort announced that it has also adopted the ‘Dubai Font’ for use across its... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/infofort-rebrands-dubai-font/

F5 report forecasts drastic societal change

The Future of Apps report predicts drastic societal change F5 Networks has unveiled a report at its Agility conference in Barcelona on the future of applications, highlighting major trends and projections that will significantly impact society. The Future of Apps report draws upon research... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/networking/f5-report-forecasts-drastic-societal-change/

Bayzat raises $7.5m to fuel insurance and HR automation

The UAE-based tech company Bayzat, which provides insurance and HR solutions, has raised another $3 million in funding, a total of $7.5 million in the last 24 months. Talal Bayaa, CEO, Bayzat Talal Bayaa, CEO & Co-Founder of Bayzat said, “People who are interested in supporting technology... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/bayzat-raises-7-5m-fuel-insurance-hr-automation/

GE Power CDO: How not to fail at digital transformation

Chief Digital Officer Ganesh Bell shares the three keys to a successful digital transformation and explains how GE Power turned “digital exhaust” to $4 billion in new business. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/ge-power-cdo-not-fail-digital-transformation/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 18.5.17

Transformation Talk gives you a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-18-5-17/

F5 Networks CEO acknowledges need for software focus

F5 Networks CEO Francois Locoh-Donou has acknowledged a shift in company strategy Newly-appointed F5 Networks CEO François Locoh-Donou has acknowledged the need for the company to shift its focus towards software products, and away from being a pure-play application delivery controller... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/f5-networks-ceo-acknowledges-need-software-focus/

ManageEngine now WatchGuard Gold Technology Alliance Partner

WatchGuard Technologies’ firewall appliances and ManageEngine’s firewall reporting tool, Firewall Analyzer, now work together to allow small to midsize companies (SMBs) and distributed enterprises to effectively report, manage, and mitigate their exposure to security risks. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/manageengine-joins-watchguard-gold-technology-alliance-partner/

Microsoft names new general manager for Gulf

Microsoft has appointed Sayed Hashish as the regional GM for Microsoft Gulf. He will be driving strategic planning to enable digital transformation. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/microsoft-names-new-general-manager-gulf/

Noon lays off Dubai staff

Noon, the e-commerce venture of Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar partly funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has reportedly laid off dozens of employees in Dubai amid delays to launching the business. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/noon-lays-off-dubai-staff/

Noon CTO Omar Kassim resigns

Omar Kassim has stepped down from his role as chief technology officer at Noon.com. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/noon-cto-omar-kassim-resigns/

Symantec appoints StarLink as Middle East VAD

StarLink has announced that it has been appointed as a VAD for Symantec in the Middle East region for its enterprise solutions. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/symantec-appoints-starlink-middle-east-vad/

Careem launches 'Box' delivery service

Careem has launched phase one of the brand-new service ‘Box’, a delivery option that can be booked via the app. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/careem-launches-box-delivery-service/

SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner defends S/4HANA cloud strategy

The co-founder of the German software giant SAP, Dr Hasso Plattner, took to the stage at the Sapphire conference last week to talk about the company’s latest Leonardo product and why he sees it’s next generation ERP S/4HANA’s future as residing in the cloud. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-co-founder-hasso-plattner-defends-s4hana-cloud-strategy/

Emirates Islamic connects with millennial customers

Emirates Islamic has announced a renewed strategic focus on social and digital platforms to engage with customers and enhance customer experience. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-emirates-islamic-millennials/

Smart Dubai explores tech enhancements for disability

Smart Dubai organised a workshop for ‘people of determination’ Smart Dubai has collaborated with the Community Development Authority to organise a workshop to explore standards and requirements that help private-sector websites and smart applications cater to people with... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/smart-dubai-explores-tech-enhancements-disability/

Dubai Future Foundation to promote future-centric knowledge

The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) to promote innovation and future-centric knowledge, and help realise the UAE Vision 2021. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-future-foundation-promote-future-centric-knowledge/

RTA opens AI-heavy $90 million command and control centre

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens the EC3 Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an AED 335 million ($90 million) enterprise command and control centre, the EC3, which will act as a unified platform linking various control centres of the Authority’s operational agencies... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/rta-opens-ai-heavy-90-million-command-control-centre/

Seclore expands channel director role

Rohit Oberoi, Seclore Seclore Technologies, a provider of Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) solutions, has announced the expansion of the role of regional channel director to enhance its go-to-market (GTM) strategy. Seclore is expanding its GCC presence and regional operations in... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/seclore-technologies-has-announced-the-expansion-of-the-role-of-regional-channel-director-to-enhance-its-go-to-market-strategy/

TP-Link MEA urges partners to develop SMB domain expertise

Networking vendor is encouraging solution providers to develop specialisation in the SMB segment. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/tp-link-mea-urges-partners-develop-smb-domain-expertise/

Cybercriminals continue to go after the weak links: report

SANS Institute, in its recent survey titled ‘SANS 2017 Endpoint Risks and Protections’, revealed that browser-based attacks and social engineering are now the two most powerful techniques targeting organisations. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/cybercriminals-continue-go-weak-links-report/

DarkMatter inks pact with du

At GISEC, DarkMatter and du have announced a commercial partnership to offer enhanced cyber security products and services to enterprises across the country. The commercial partnership complements du’s current suite of managed service products and services for its enterprise customers that are... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/darkmatter-inks-pact-du/

Synology hosts inaugural Solutions Day in Dubai

Synology brought together channel partners, resellers and systems integrators at its inaugural Solutions Day held in the UAE recently. The objective of the event was to provide a refreshed overview on the company’s solutions for storage, data backup and recovery. Around 70 attendees comprising... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/synology-hosts-inaugural-solutions-day-dubai/

The rise of the CISO

The CISO role is more varied and critical than ever before. It is no longer about just managing firewalls or patching systems, but rather a role that entails both technical and business skills. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/the-rise-of-the-ciso/

Only 30% of ME firm have data encryption strategies: report

Thales has announced the findings of the Middle East edition of its 2017 Global Encryption Trends Study. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/thales-middle-east-data-encryption/

Huawei showcases digital aviation solutions

At Dubai Airport Show 2017, Huawei showcased its full suite of airport-oriented ICT capabilities including visualised airport operation solution, panoramic video surveillance solution and aviation cloud.   To support airports in their efforts to offer a better passenger experience, Huawei... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/huawei-showcases-digital-aviation-solutions/

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches tech startup hub

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches Area 71 A headquarters for futuristic technology companies and start-ups, Area 2071, was opened by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Sunday. The space in Emirates Towers is intended to... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/hh-sheikh-mohammed-launches-tech-startup-hub/

Kaspersky Lab cautions against digital clutter

Digital clutter is growing due to an explosion in application usage and advances in the storage capacity of devices. But poor maintenance of these apps is leaving devices vulnerable to security threats, according to a new report by Kaspersky Lab. The study found that users typically install 12... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/kaspersky-lab-cautions-digital-clutter/

DarkMatter launches UTM solution

DarkMatter has launched SD-EDGE, a security solution that delivers full unified threat management (UTM) capabilities to improve data security at remote locations that fall outside the scope of the enterprise HQ security. The solution also provides direct location-to-location communications... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/darkmatter-launches-utm-solution/

GBM: Cybersecurity key for GCC as millennials go digital

Hani Nofal, GBM Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a regional provider of IT solutions, has revealed that cybersecurity measures need to be increased in companies across the GCC to cater to the digital habits of today’s workforce. GBM released its findings as part of its latest security survey, which... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/gbm-cybersecurity-key-for-gcc-as-millennials-go-digital/

SearchInform unveils DLP solution at GISEC

SearchInform is demonstrating its next generation Data Loss Protection (DLP) solution at GISEC 2017. With an increasing number of cybercrimes and cyberattacks on regional government entities and private organisations, GISEC 2017 shines the spotlight on the need for building a solid cyber... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/searchinform-unveils-dlp-solution-gisec/

Dubai Police launches ‘world’s first’ Robocop at GISEC

Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, Dubai Police’s director-general of Smart Services Dubai Police has introduced the “world’s first” operational robot policeman, greeting guests at the opening of the 4th Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC). The autonomous Robocop, standing 170... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/dubai-police-launches-worlds-first-robocop-gisec/

Mimecast demos cyber resilience techniques at GISEC 2017

Mimecast has announced its participation at the 4th Gulf Information Security and Conference (GISEC), which is being held from May 21st to May 23rd, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/mimecast-cyber-resilience-gisec/

TCL Communication unveils BlackBerry KEYone in the UAE

TCL Communication, a global smartphone manufacturer, has launched the new BlackBerry KEYone in the UAE, which is available from today at Dubai Mall. The BlackBerry KEYone is the first smartphone released from TCL Communication under a new brand licensing agreement signed in December 2016 with... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/hardware/tcl-communication-unveils-blackberry-keyone-in-the-uae/

DEWA’s MORO signs storage, cloud MoU with SAP

DEWA and SAP sign the MoU Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) subsidiary, Data Hub Integrated Solutions (MORO), has signed an MoU with SAP to build closer ties to develop and deliver applications, solutions and services based on SAP platforms for cloud services, storage, and... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dewas-moro-signs-storage-cloud-mou-sap/

Epicor recognises top performing customers

Epicor Software Corporation, during its Customer Summit MENA, in Dubai has announced the winners of the 2017 Epicor Customer Excellence Awards programme for the Middle East region. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/epicor-customer-excellence-awards/

OMA Emirates on the mobile payment industry

Niranj Sangal, OMA Emirates Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, draws out the developments in the mobile payment industry and elaborates on Ingenico partnership. In the recent past, there has been a significant demand in mobile payment solutions within the region as customer expectations... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/57476/

Epson launches business A3 MFP in the Middle East

Epson has launched its next generation of eco-efficient business inkjet printers, the WorkForce Enterprise, at a launch event in Dubai, which was attended by its business partners from the region. This ultra fast 100ipm departmental colour office A3 printer delivers the ecological benefits that... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/epson-launches-business-a3-mfp-middle-east/

VMware, Google to accelerate the adoption of Chromebooks

According to VMware, its Workspace ONE can enhance existing application accessibility of the devices and enable one-click secure authentication and management of applications – cloud, web and virtual – for organisations deploying Chromebooks. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/vmware-google-accelerate-adoption-chromebooks/

Digital value: Etisalat Financial Services Digitalisation

Banking and finance technology leaders joined Etisalat at the The Ritz-Carlton DIFC to learn how they could make the most of the vast digital transformation opportunities on offer in their industries. Etisalat’s Francisco Salcedo Banking and finance are being digitalised at a rate that is... http://www.tahawultech.com/analysis/digital-value-etisalat-financial-services-digitalisation/

SAP pledges to support ME youth job creation

SAP, during the World Economic Forum, has announced that it will build skills and knowledge among young talents in the Middle East and North Africa region. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-invest-middle-east-job/

Power in your hands: The third GCC Petroleum Media Forum

The region’s energy ministers and industry leaders gathered at the third annual GCC Petroleum Media Forum at Abu Dhabi’s Rosewood Hotel, to discuss the ways in which the topic is covered by journalists, and the increasing influence of Big Data and social media. Energy leaders at the GCC... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/analysis/power-hands-third-gcc-petroleum-media-forum/

Data drivers

James Dartnell reports from Teradata Universe EMEA 2017 in Nice, France, where the firm conceded it needed to continue its push to ‘regain focus’, as well as embrace Hadoop, cloud and open source to drive customer business outcomes. Teradata Universe EMEA 2017 If Teradata had indeed been asleep... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/analysis/data-drivers/

GE signs $15 billion business & tech deals with Saudi Arabia

GE has announced further support to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, having signed a range of Memorandums of Understanding and projects valued at $15 billion. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ge-15-billion-tech-saudi-arabia/

$93 billion SoftBank fund becomes private equity leader

SoftBank closes $93 billion of Vision Fund The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, officially becoming the world’s biggest private equity fund. In addition to SoftBank Group Corp (SBG) and the Public Investment Fund of the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/93-billion-softbank-fund-becomes-private-equity-leader/

Dubai Design District launches LiFI app

Dubai Design District (d3) has launched a multi-use mobile application hosting light fidelity (LiFi) technology, which provides a portable interactive guide of the design district direct to users’ smartphones. It is said to be the first deployment of this technology in the Middle East, developed... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-design-district-launches-lifi-app/

GISEC 2017 opens today

The ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack, which has now affected more than 200,000 computers in over 150 countries since originally infecting users’ files on Friday, 12 May, will be a hot topic on the main conference floor and in the corridors of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) when the 4th Gulf... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/gisec-2017-opens-today/

Saudi Aramco signs up Honeywell for IIoT

Honeywell  and Saudi Aramco have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) within Saudi Aramco’s operations. The companies will work together to increase throughput, raise yield, and improve reliability of Saudi Aramco’s... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/saudi-aramco-signs-honeywell-iiot/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 11.5.17

Transformation Talk gives you a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-11-5-17/

EU fines Facebook for 'misleading' data on WhatsApp deal

Facebook has received a $122 million fine from the European Union antitrust regulators for reportedly giving misleading information during a vetting of its deal to acquire messaging service WhatsApp in 2014. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/eu-fines-facebook-misleading-data-whatsapp-deal/

UAE top choice for Arab digital entrepreneurs & investors

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum For the fourth year in a row, the UAE has remained the region’s tech startup hub, home to about one-third of all MENA investors, with the number of venture capitalists, 19, being highest in the region. The second edition of the ‘State of... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-top-choice-arab-digital-entrepreneurs-investors/

Zomato hacked, 17 million accounts compromised

The food and restaurant search engine company Zomato has been hacked, which resulted in 17 million user data being stolen, according to HackRead.com The report says a vendor going by the online handle of ‘nclay’ is selling the stolen Zomato database, which includes emails and... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/zomato-hacked-17-million-accounts-compromised/

WD expands NAS-optimised HD portfolio

Western Digital has expanded its  WD Red  and WD Red Pro NAS hard drives lineup with the introduction of 10TB capacity models optimised for use in personal, home and small to medium business NAS systems. Western Digital has shipped more than 15 million helium-based high capacity drives into... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/wd-expands-nas-optimised-hd-portfolio/

Google, Qualcomm partner to develop Daydream VR headset

At Google I/O 2017, it was announced that Qualcomm Technologies collaborated with Google to develop a Daydream standalone VR headset reference design powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 VR platform. This advancement in Daydream builds on the earlier work Qualcomm Technologies and Google... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-qualcomm-partner-develop-daydream-vr-headset/

BlackBerry AtHoc solution to improve crisis communications

BlackBerry Limited has announced that it will be expanding the capability of its crisis communication software to enable government agencies and large organisations to account for their people in real-time. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/blackberry-athoc-solution-improve-crisis-communications/

Google launches new machine learning framework

Google has announced TensorFlow Lite, a version of its machine learning framework that’s designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-launches-new-machine-learning-framework/

KPMG:Blockchain tech to improve efficiency in finance sector

Blockchain technologies can create compelling efficiencies and meaningfully reduce reconciliations and errors, according to Eamonn Maguire, the global lead for KPMG’s blockchain practice. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/kpmgblockchain-tech-improve-efficiency-finance-sector/

E-payments experts: Digital payments to boost GCC e-commerce

Tahawul Tech spoke with regional experts on the evolving e-payment space in the GCC and its impact on the expanding e-commerce sector. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/e-payments-experts-digital-payments-boost-gcc-e-commerce/

flydubai partners with FlyNava for pricing decision support

Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has partnered with FlyNava Technologies to provide automated support when making pricing decisions. Jupiter, FlyNava’s new airline pricing decision support solution, through its cloud-based comprehensive system, will provide timely system recommendations,... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/flydubai-partners-flynava-pricing-decision-support/

Commvault launches backup and recovery trial software

Commvault has launched its new VM Backup and Recovery trial software for customers and partners with significant enhancements on user experience, disaster recovery and cloud on-ramp. Commvault’s VM Backup and Recovery software expands the company’s leadership in enabling customers to build,... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/commvault-launches-backup-recovery-trial-software/

Secure the apps, not the cloud

Mike Kail, chief innovation officer, Cybric, explains why the application stack is the new perimeter organisations need to protect. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/insight/secure-apps-not-cloud/

One in 10 Smart Home devices in UAE remain unsecure: study

Recent research by Symantec found that an unsecured Internet of Things (IoT) device is attacked within two minutes once connected to the Internet http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/one-10-smart-home-devices-uae-remain-unsecure-study/

SAP transforms Leonardo IoT platform

SAP has announced improvements on its IoT platform, Leonardo, which is now powered with new machine-learning capabilities, during its Sapphire Now customer conference. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-transforms-leonardo-iot-platform/

Comnet Systems on becoming solutions-focused player

Commnet Systems founder and CEO Karthikeyan Narayansamy discusses the company’s journey to being a solutions-focused player. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/comnet-systems-dubai-solutions/

Shadow Brokers teases more Windows exploits

A group of hackers that previously leaked alleged U.S. National Security Agency exploits claims to have even more attack tools in its possession and plans to release them in a new subscription-based service. The group also has intelligence gathered by the NSA on foreign banks and ballistic... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/shadow-brokers-teases-windows-exploits/

Middle East SD-WAN adoption set to follow global trends

Nearly 50 percent of Middle East enterprises are already having initial discussions around the adoption of SD-WAN, according to a survey by Riverbed Technology. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/networking/middle-east-sd-wan-adoption-set-follow-global-trends/

Dubai Economy launches e-commerce certification initiative

e-commerce Dubai Economy has announced a new initiative to certify e-commerce websites, as part of its efforts to protect consumers, resolve complaints and ensure best practices in online transactions. The Digital Protection service is aimed at e-commerce companies offering their services in... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-economy-launches-e-commerce-certification-initiative/

Cisco programme urges female students to pursue tech careers

Cisco has recently hosted its annual Girls Power Tech event, where more than 60 female students from several schools had the opportunity to interact with tech professionals, Cisco execs, other women role models and peers. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/cisco-programme-urges-female-students-pursue-careers-tech/

Synology introduces DiskStation DS1517 and DS1817+,

Synology has launched DiskStation DS1517+ and DS1817+, two ‘powerful and scalable’ 5-bay and 8-bay tower servers. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/hardware/synology-introduces-diskstation-ds1517-ds1817/

Alabbar confirms noon to launch in 2017

  Emaar Properties chairman and noon investor Mohamed Alabbar Emaar Properties chairman and founding partner of noon.com Mohamed Alabbar has confirmed that the e-commerce platform will open for business by the end of this year, having previously claimed that it would be operational by... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/alabbar-confirms-noon-launch-2017/

Dubai Data: Open data worth 10.4 billion AED annually

Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data Dubai Data has released findings from the ‘Dubai Data Economic Impact Report’, which estimates that the opening and sharing of government and private sector data will potentially add 10.4 billion AED gross value added (GVA) impact annually to... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/middle-east/dubai-data-open-data-worth-10-4-billion-aed-annually/

Third HR Tech MENA Summit opens

  HR Tech MENA Summit The third annual HR Tech MENA Summit has opened at Al Habtoor City’s the Westin Dubai. Organised by Dubai-based QnA International, the Summit focuses on the ongoing revolutions in the future of the work and the workplace. This year, the Summit returns with a line up... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/third-hr-tech-mena-summit-opens/

Siemens partners with SACGC to boost skills

Siemens has partnered with the Sabah Al Ahmad Centre for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC) founded by Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences in Kuwait to provide vocational training in industrial automation, in support of a strengthened industrial sector. The partnership will see Siemens... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/siemens-partners-sacgc-boost-skills/

Fortinet honours Middle East channel partners at PartnerSync

Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2016 partner of the year awards for the Middle East region. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/fortinet-honours-middle-east-channel-partners-partnersync/

Dell EMC enhances NBK's storage infrastructure

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has selected Dell EMC’s all-flash storage solutions to further strengthen their agility and highly available foundation to power ‘round the clock’ applications and service delivery. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dell-emc-enhances-nbks-storage-infrastructure/

Huawei and Qatar's HIA partner for co-innovation

Huawei and Hamad International Airport (HIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership to enable the airport’s digital transformation at the 17th Dubai Airport Show in Dubai. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-hamad-international-airport-partner-for-co-innovation/

eHDF opens new Cyber Defense Centre

eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has recently launched its new Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) in Dubai Internet City. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/ehdf-opens-new-cyber-defense-centre/

AG: UAE prepared to combat cyber-terrorism

Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, stated that legislations to combat cybersecurity in the UAE are comprehensive, complete and provide a deterrent while respecting the rights of individuals and other entities based on the principles of human rights. This was part of a... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/ag-uae-prepared-combat-cyber-terrorism/

WannaCry might have a link to North Korea

As security researchers investigate last Friday’s massive attack from the WannaCry ransomware, they’ve noticed clues that may link it with a North Korean hacking group that has been blamed for attacking banks across the world. The evidence is far from a smoking gun, and may prove inconclusive.... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/wannacry-might-link-north-korea/

Volvo partners with Google for connected cars

Volvo Cars has announced a close partnership with Google to develop the next generation of its in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. It will launch on new Volvo models within two years.   The partnership... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/volvo-partners-google-connected-cars/

Nokia enhances emergency service response times

Nokia is expanding its ViTrust portfolio of end-to-end solutions for critical communications with the introduction of a new Ultra Compact Network – the LTE network that can be deployed in places where network connectivity has been lost – and the launch of the Integrated Operations... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/nokia-enhances-emergency-service-response-times/

Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ

Microsoft’s Campus in Redmond, Washington Fir trees aren’t all that grows in Washington state. For the last 25 years, the seeds of life-changing technological ideas have been sown at Microsoft’s global headquarters in Redmond, the suburb of neighbouring city Seattle. Redmond may not boast... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/innovation-precipitation-inside-microsofts-redmond-hq/

Solarstratos takes to the skies

A two-seat prototype with 22 square meters of solar cells had its maiden flight on May 5 in Payerne, Switzerland. The flight only lasted seven minutes, with the plane ascending to just 300 meters. But the goal is to eventually take a solar plane on a five-hour flight to an altitude of more than 24,000 meters, which will put travelers in the stratosphere. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/solarstratos-takes-skies/

Carbon Black to demo next-gen endpoint security at GISEC

Carbon Black has announced its participation in the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC 2017) for the third consecutive year, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21st to 23rd May 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/carbon-black-demo-next-gen-endpoint-security-gisec/

Smart Dubai launches ‘one-stop shop’ Dubai Now

Smart Dubai leadership members at the Dubai Now launch The Smart Dubai Office has launched its Dubai Now electronic platform, which is meant to act as a “one-stop shop” for all government services in the emirate. The platform is the latest in Smart Dubai’s range of smart services; it... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/smart-dubai-launches-one-stop-shop-dubai-now/

MENA users spend 57.6m more hours on Facebook during Ramadan

Facebook usage goes up during Ramadan Facebook has shared insights and data from its IQ research that examines Ramadan consumer technology usage across the Middle East and North Africa region.   The numbers reveal that MENA users spend an extra 57.6 million hours on Facebook during Ramadan. In... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/mena-users-spend-57-6m-hours-facebook-ramadan/

WannaCry: Should you pay or fight it?

The ransomware, christened WannaCry, has struck systems around the world on Friday. Tahawaul Tech spoke to some of the users and security pros to find out what local companies can do to combat this new threat. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/wannacry-pay-fight/

Ericsson debuts dynamic orchestration solution

Ericsson has launched its Dynamic Orchestration solution to facilitate the rapid introduction and closed-loop automation of services across physical and virtual networks, signifying a strategic move forward in the company’s ambition to lead IT transformation services for its customers. Ericsson... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ericsson-debuts-dynamic-orchestration-solution/

Western Digital takes Toshiba to arbitration over chip unit

Western Digital is reportedly seeking arbitration, demanding its consent to be taken before Toshiba can go ahead with plans to sell a stake in its memory business to raise funds. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/western-digital-toshiba-arbitration/

Mubadala pledges $15 billion to SoftBank's Vision Fund

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment has announced plans to invest $15 billion in SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund and start two new venture capital funds to build its technology holdings. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mubadala-pledges-15-billion-softbanks-vision-fund/

Commercial Bank 'Qatar's first' to adopt Blockchain

Commercial Bank of Qatar Qatar’s Commercial Bank is set to roll out new digital features, having opened its latest state-of-the-art branch at Mall of Qatar, providing full-fledged personal banking and ATM services. Bank officials formally inaugurated the new branch during a public launch... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/commercial-bank-qatars-first-adopt-blockchain/

Seclore launches agent-less EDRM solution

Seclore has launched a complete agent-less Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) solution. This new release gives enterprises the ability to leverage the full power of data-centric security without requiring downloads or agent installs. “The promise of data-centric security has always been... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/seclore-launches-agent-less-edrm-solution/

WannaCry: Microsoft blames US stockpiled vulnerability

Microsoft on Sunday said a software vulnerability stolen from the U.S. National Security Agency has affected customers around the world, and described the spread of the WannaCrypt ransomware on Friday in many countries as yet another example of the problems caused by the stockpiling of... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/wannacry-microsoft-blames-us-stockpiled-vulnerability/

RTA launches solar-powered SOS telephones

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has launched solar-powered SOS emergency telephones at the cycle track at Seih Al Salam in Dubai, according to Emirates News Agency. The initiative, which enables cycling track users to report emergency cases to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services or... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/rta-launches-solar-powered-sos-telephones/

Tejar Dubai launches smart app for Emirati businesses

Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched “Enatni”, an app designed to boost the exposure of Emirati-owned businesses, according to Emirates News Agency. The app is the 27th commercial project launched under the Tejar Dubai... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/tejar-dubai-launches-smart-app-emirati-businesses-2/

Tejar Dubai launches smart app for Emirati businesses

Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has recently launched ‘Enatni’, an app designed to boost the exposure of Emirati-owned businesses. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/tejar-dubai-launches-smart-app-emirati-businesses/

How Aswaaq is digitalising customers' shopping lists

Manoj Vijayan, IT director, Aswaaq Having established itself in 13 locations across Dubai since the brand’s inception in 2008, Aswaaq now prides itself as being “one of the most trusted retailers in the UAE.” The homegrown brand operates both supermarkets and small-to-medium-sized shopping malls... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/case-studies/aswaaq-digitalising-customers-shopping-lists/

Bulwark expands security portfolio with Radware solutions

Jose Thomas Menacherry, Bulwark Technologies Bulwark Technologies has announced the expansion of its security specialised product portfolio by signing a distribution agreement with Radware,  a provider of cybersecurity and application delivery solutions. Under the agreement, Bulwark will sell,... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/56930/

How far off is widespread Li-Fi use in the Middle East?

  Li-Fi can deliver an unprecedented Internet connection speed Every year, we consume approximately 60 percent more wireless data as the number of connected devices continues to rise. The exponential growth of mobile devices – which Ericsson predicts will hit 6.1 billion globally by 2020 –... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/far-off-widespread-li-fi-use-middle-east/

Spectrami appoints new Global Alliances director

Anas Handous, Spectrami Spectrami has announced the appointment of Anas Handous as director of Global Alliances.  Reporting directly to the firm’s managing director Anand Choudha, Handous is responsible for handling Spectrami’s Global Alliance Programme and Vendor Acquisition Strategies. Handous... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/spectrami-appoints-new-global-alliances-director/

A gentleman's game: Intex director Keshav Bansal

Intex Technologies director and Gujarat Lions owner Keshav Bansal The United Arab Emirates is surely a place close to Keshav Bansal’s heart. In turn, a nation with the one of the world’s highest smartphone penetrations, and a large South Asian population who adore cricket, is sure to have some... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/gentlemans-game-intex-director-keshav-bansal/

TRA urges caution following WannaCry

WannaCry affected users around the world The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has urged users to be vigilant after a fast-moving wave of ransomware swept the globe, apparently exploiting a flaw exposed in documents leaked from the US National Security Agency. The... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/tra-urges-caution-following-wannacry/

Samsung, Intel back FTC lawsuit against Qualcomm

Samsung Electronics and Intel have reportedly filed briefs supporting a US regulator’s lawsuit against Qualcomm that argues the chip company used its dominant position in cellphone chips to force customers to accept unfair terms. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/samsung-intel-back-ftc-lawsuit-qualcomm/

Dubai Chamber names 2nd Smartpreneur Competition finalists

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to announce the winners of the second cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition on May 17th, during the closing ceremony of the ArabNet Digital Summit 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-chamber-names-2nd-smartpreneur-competition-finalists/

Dubai FDI, Dubai Exports innovation mission heads to Canada

A Dubai Government delegation led by Dubai Investment Development agency, an agency of Dubai Economy, will leave on a five-day mission to Canada, to present the strategic advantages of Dubai as an emerging knowledge economy and gateway to fast growing markets in and around the Middle East, North Africa, CIS and the Indian Subcontinent. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-exports-dubai-fdi-innovation-mission-heads-canada/

WannaCry: The old worms and the new

This week’s attacks leveraging the WannaCry ransomware were the first time we’ve seen an attack combine worm tactics along with the business model of ransomware, writes Steve Grobman, CTO of McAfee The weaponisation of the Eternal Blue exploit made public weeks ago, and unpatched MS-17-010... http://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/wannacry-old-worms-new/

Microsoft patch for old Windows PCs to thwart WannaCry

Users of old Windows systems can now download a patch to protect them from this week’s massive ransomware attack. In a rare step, Microsoft published a patch for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 8 — all of them operating systems for which it no longer provides mainstream... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/microsoft-patch-old-windows-pcs-thwart-wannacry/

Etisalat offers more bytes to SMB customers

Etisalat today announced a special offer of 25GB free data with the subscription of mobile add-ons enabling its business customers to stay up-to-date, connected with their clients at all time and increase business efficiency. Business customers can subscribe to any mobile add-on of choice... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/etisalat-offers-bytes-smb-customers/

HPE to bring Optane storage to Unix servers

In the next year or two, Hewlett Packard Enterprise will add support for Intel Optane memory and storage to its latest Unix servers. Optane is a new form of storage and memory that could replace today’s SSDs and DRAM. It is significantly faster and denser than both. One new system that can... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/hpe-bring-optane-storage-unix-servers/

A 'kill switch' slows down WannaCry ransomware infection

Friday’s unprecedented ransomware attack may have stopped spreading to new machines — at least briefly — thanks to a “kill switch” that a security researcher has activated. The ransomware, called Wana Decryptor or WannaCry, has been found infecting machines across the... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/kill-switch-slows-wannacry-ransomware-infection/

Ransomware attacks reported around the world

A massive ransomware campaign appears to have infected a number of organisations around the world, BBC has reported. Computers in thousands of locations have apparently been locked by a program that demands $300 (£230) in Bitcoin, according to the report. There have been reports of infections in... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/ransomware-attacks-reported-around-world/

Microsoft announces broad Windows 10 Fall updates

James Dartnell reports from day two of the Microsoft Build 2017 conference at the Washington State Convention Centre in Seattle. Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s EVP of Windows and devices Microsoft has shared the first details of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the next major update to... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-announces-broad-windows-10-fall-updates/

Alabbar buys JadoPado

Omar Kassim, JadoPado Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Properties JadoPado, Dubai-based e-commerce and online marketplace portal, has been acquired by a technology fund headed by Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Properties chairman. Confirming the development to Tahawultech.com, Omar Kassim, founder and chief... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/alabbar-buys-jadopado/

IBM unveils new PowerAI tools

IBM is trying to remove some of the complications related to image recognition with new tools to automate critical machine learning tasks. A major update of the company’s PowerAI tools has a feature called AI Vision, an auto tuner that makes it easy to identify and classify pictures. It... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ibm-unveils-new-powerai-tools/

Intel's Itanium hits end of line

It’s the end of the line for Intel’s Itanium chip, a troubled processor family that spawned many product delays and bad blood between HP and Oracle. Intel on Thursday started shipping its latest Itanium 9700 chip, code-named Kittson, in volume. It’s the last of the Itanium... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/intels-itanium-hits-end-line/

Apple surpasses $800bn valuation mark, approaches $1tn

Apple has managed to land a $1 trillion valuation estimate from US broker Drexel Hamilton, as the race for the company that will surpass the trillion-dollar mark heats up. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apple-surpasses-800bn-valuation-mark-approaches-1tn/

Janti Abdallah on tackling connected commerce challenges

Janti Abdalla, general manager, STS PayOne analyses the key challenges in the growth of connected commerce in the Middle East, and highlights how the company’s payment gateway solutions can address these inhibitors. http://www.tahawultech.com/features/janti-abdallah-tackling-connected-commerce-challenges/