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The service is now accessible by an additional 1,445 areas in Ruwi, Darsait, Ma’abela, Al Hail, Mawaleh, Al Khoudh and many other areas. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ooredoo-expands-superfast-fibre-coverage-muscat/

Twitter has recently announced that it plans to double its character limit to 280 for all languages except Japanese, Chinese and Korean. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/twitter-280-character-limit/

The Minister of State for Higher Education and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, has announced that the Dubai will be hosting the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2020. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-space-agency-host-iac-2020/

Mubadala Investment Company CEO Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak Abu Dhabi-based investment company Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has announced its half-year 2017 financial results, the first interim reporting as a new entity following the merger of Mubadala Development Company (MDC) and... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mubadala-investment-company-announces-22-7b-h1-revenue/

A new report from technology association CompTIA suggests that a wealth of new business opportunities in the fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market are available to information technology (IT) channel companies willing to adjust their business operations. Nearly three-quarters of... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/comptia-report-reveals-huge-saas-prospects-channel/

By the time data breaches have run their course, it is often too late. The resulting loss of revenue, reputation, and customer confidence can be irreparable. Managed detection and response service can help in early detection and faster response to contain breaches and limit damages. At Paladion,... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/blogs/thwarting-breaches-managed-detection-response/

Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi affirmed that the strategy aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global hub by means of advancing innovation and future technologies. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-launches-strategy-fourth-industrial-revolution/

Avaya will present its digital experience solutions and present real-world use cases from its customers across the Avaya International (Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific) during its participation at GITEX Technology Week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/avaya-digital-experience-gitex/

The research, conducted by Honeywell in partnership with YouGov, demonstrates a high level of confidence among UAE and Saudi retailers when it comes to technology adoption. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-retailers-hail-warehouse-automation-ai-key-drivers-future/

Walid Mansour, Mohamed Alabbar, Walid Hanna and Rashid Alabbar at the MEVP fund launch Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) today announced the launch of its third MENA venture capital fund – the Middle East Venture Fund III (MEVFIII) – with a target size of $250 million. MEVFIII will... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/alabbar-mevp-launch-250-million-venture-capital-fund/

The Mars Science City project falls within the UAE’s objectives to lead the global scientific race to take people to Mars, and is part of the Mars 2117 Strategy. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-mars-science-city-project/

Over 120 initiatives for 30 national pillars were launched at the UAE government annual meetings, in the presence of over 450 government officials. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-government-annual-meeting-tech-smart/

Commvault is consolidating its leadership position within the Middle East, South Africa and Turkey (MESAT) with the promotion of Wael Mustafa to the position of Area Vice President (AVP) for MESAT. As AVP for the region, Mustafa will be focused on delivering market leading solutions to regional... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/commvault-names-new-area-vp/

IBM has announced that Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) has chosen IBM Cloud to host its IT environment. KDIPA is one of the implementing arms of Kuwait’s development strategy, tasked to promote direct investment in the country. Since its inception, it relied on its own... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/kdipa-chooses-ibm-cloud/

Microsoft welcomed over 25,000 business customers to its annual IT event, Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, Florida., where the company showcased how it is infusing cloud, AI and mixed reality across it products to help customers visualise and create the future of business. Microsoft also shared how... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/microsoft-showcases-cloud-ai-mixed-reality/

Synology is all set to showcase its latest storage, networking and application technologies at GITEX Technology Week that is taking place from October 8-12. During the event, Synology will be demonstrating its devotion to bring advanced technologies to businesses and individuals in the Middle... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/synology-demo-new-storage-networking-technologies/

ConsenSys Academy has announced that it concluded its first Developer Program class of 150+ blockchain developers, which includes 25 participants from the United Arab Emirates. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-developers-uae-graduate-consensys/

The AAT will be the world’s first self-flying taxi service, and is expected be operational in the emirate under Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) within the next five years. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/hh-sheikh-hamdan-attends-first-test-flight-dubais-flying-taxi/

The new strategy comprises enabling employees to use modern and innovative tools and mechanisms, improve their functionality based on periodic evaluation results in order to keep pace with the rapid developments in the ICT field. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/tra-launches-integrated-strategy-develop-employees-skills/

Cisco has unveiled Cisco Intersight, a management and automation platform for Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) and Cisco HyperFlex Systems. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/cisco-introduces-new-management-platform-ucs-hyperflex/

According to the social media company’s latest transparency report, 299,649 accounts promoting terrorism and violence were taken off the platform. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/twitter-removes-300000-accounts-terrorism-content/

During the tech exhibition, InfiNet will showcase its complete portfolio of point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PTMP) wireless solutions for ‘Smart City’ applications. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/infinet-wireless-smart-city-gitex/

Infoblox has announced that it will demonstrate its Actionable Network Intelligence Platform, a unified, platform that empowers enterprises to elevate every aspect of network availability, agility, security, and performance— on premises, across data centres, and in the cloud. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/infoblox-actionable-network-intelligence-gitex/

Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in London Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Uber will not be issued a new private hire licence. The ride-hailing firm’s current licence is due to run until 30th September, and it has 21 days to appeal against TfL’s decision, and... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uber-denied-new-london-operating-licence/

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Airports, as part of efforts to expand co-operation and joint partnerships to promote Smart Dubai initiatives. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dewa-dubai-airports-smart-dubai/

FireEye has announced details of an Iranian hacking group with potential destructive capabilities which FireEye has named APT33.  FireEye analysis reveals that APT33 has carried out cyber espionage operations since at least 2013 and is likely to work for the Iranian government. This information... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/fireeye-reveals-details-iranian-hacking-group/

HTC will receive $1.1 billion in cash from Google as part of the transaction. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP). http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-acquire-2000-htc-employees-1-1bn-deal/

Etisalat will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus starting on Saturday, 23 September on www.etisalat.ae and all Etisalat stores in UAE. Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer at Etisalat said: “Etisalat is excited that the much anticipated iPhone will be available for customers... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-offer-iphone-8-8-plus-today/

Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-20-09-17/

ievo, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of fingerprint biometric solutions, has announced that Network Information Technology (NIT), an Ingram Micro company, has been named the distributor for their product range for the META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) region. According to the firm, after... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/ievo-signs-network-information-technology-meta-distributor/

In a landscape where margins are increasingly declining and hard to sustain, partners are discovering that services offer an opportunity to supplement their business. Reseller ME speaks to experts to learn how the channel can differentiate through a strong services offering. Low margins continue... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/partners-can-enhance-margins-services/

The expansion furthers Avaya’s commitment to investing in local talent, while enabling businesses of all sizes to evolve as Bahrain moves towards being a digital economy. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/avaya-expands-regional-presence-bahrain-office-opening/

Red Hat, a provider of open source solutions along with Data TAAG Technologies is set to host a workshop focused on digital transformation. According to both companies, the event will look into best practices and innovations on how organisations today can optimise open source technologies in... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/red-hat-datataag-open-source-digital-transformation/

Worldwide server revenue increased 2.8 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2017 Worldwide server revenue increased 2.8 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2017, while shipments grew 2.4 percent from the second quarter of 2016, according to Gartner. Hewlett Packard... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/gartner-q2-server-growth-jumps-2-8-huawei-58/

Manufacturer of video optimised servers and storage, Fibrenetix has announced a new distribution partnership with VAD Technologies in the Middle East surveillance market. Fibrenetix offer a comprehensive range of high-performance video optimised servers and storage for surveillance... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/fibrenetix-signs-vad-technologies-middle-east/

The programme is an online initiative that seeks to lay the foundation of a new knowledge base, and to establish the future of science and math excellence among Arab students. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/hh-sheikh-mohammed-arabic-e-learning-project/

The firms were shortlisted from a pool of 166 applicants and are currently undergoing an intensive five-week selection programme. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/adgm-reveals-shortlist-fintech-accelerator-programme/

According to reports, the outage has prevented users from sending and receiving emails for 12 hours. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-outlook-hotmail-hit-outage/

Security Advisor ME hosted its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference in Dubai, last month, bringing together thought leaders to discuss how information security leaders can work towards aligning current strategies with business objectives. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/analysis/cso-perspectives-conference-middle-east/

Sakkeer Hussain, D-Link Middle East and Africa D-Link Corporation has announced that it is participating at this year’s GITEX Technology Week to showcase a range of new products including the newly launched OMNA Apple HomeKit camera. According to the vendor, being at the 37th edition of GITEX... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/d-link-flaunt-new-range-products-gitex-2017/

Elie Dib, Riverbed Technology Under the theme ‘Experience the Future of Application Networking’, Riverbed will showcase the Riverbed SteelCentral portfolio, its visibility solution for end-to-end network, application and end-user experience monitoring, and its application-defined... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/riverbed-touts-application-networking-gitex-2017/

Huawei has recently unveiled its latest innovations, including its vision of building one of five global clouds to power the future of business. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/huawei-sets-one-five-global-cloud-players/

Nicholas Argyrides, Mindware Regional value-added distributor Mindware has announced the launch of its Cloud Marketplace Platform, aimed at its Middle East and Africa partners. The platform includes an extensive array of subscription offerings, all conveniently aggregated on an online management... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/mindware-introduces-cloud-marketplace-platform/

The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has today launched its first Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), powered by Anomali, provider of market-leading threat intelligence... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/ubf-launches-threat-intelligence-sharing-group/

The centre is considered to be the first integrated smart customer happiness centre in Dubai which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to provide smart and innovative services to all stakeholders. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sheikh-hamdan-opens-dewas-smart-customer-happiness-centre/

Consulting firm BCG predicts $267B will be spent on IoT technologies, products, and services by 2020. This means intensifying IoT-enabled infrastructures’ defenses will be the topmost priority for enterprises. Experts share how channel partners can play a role in securing IoT for businesses. The... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/partners-role-securing-iot/

Honeywell has launched its home automation solution in the Middle East. The latest technology provides occupants of premium apartments and villas full control over key elements impacting their comfort and security, all from a single user interface. This includes the ability to control air... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/honeywell-launches-home-automation-solution/

The region’s technology and construction companies can now choose to have their most complex commercial disputes resolved by a specialised division within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts. The new Technology and Construction Division (TCD) draws on specialist judges and a... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/difc-courts-launch-new-tech-division/

JPMorgan & Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tore into Bitcoin at a conference in New York JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon has said he would fire any employee that was found to be trading bitcoin for being “stupid”, and that the digital currency is a “fraud”. The cryptocurrency “won’t end... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/jamie-dimon-criticises-bitcoin/

The country’s Minister of Telecommunications and IT, Amer Al-Sawahah made the announcement on Twitter. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/saudi-arabia-lift-ban-voip-services/

A single-site Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project worth $3.87 billion (AED14.2 billion) is set to be launched in Dubai, according to a report by WAM. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-mohammed-solar-power-project/

The investment would allow Lyft to pursue aggressive growth with grants for drivers and discounts for riders, while also expanding its marketing strategy. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/alphabet-considers-1bn-lyft-investment-bloomberg/

DarkMatter has been selected by EastNets to cooperate on boosting the company’s cyber resilience and offer additional protection to EastNets’ digital assets and that of its clients. EastNets operates as a certified Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) service... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/darkmatter-teams-eastnets/

BT has launched bandwidth on demand, a new service that gives organisations the flexibility to right-size their network in real time, improving control of their overall networking costs. The launch comes after successful live trials with a leading global petrochemical company. Bandwidth on... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/bt-launches-bandwidth-demand-service/

Software AG has continued its Internet of Things  drive with the launch of an extended Cumulocity IoT technology portfolio for cloud-based IoT platform services enablement. Cumulocity IoT will address today’s market demand for easy, fast, and scalable IoT solutions to support enterprises of all... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/software-ag-launches-cumulocity-iot/

Business France will be hosting 20 leading French technology companies at the 37th edition of GITEX Technology week which will be held from October 8 to 12, 2017, in Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). The innovative and pioneering companies will be introducing their expertise in areas including 5G... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/french-pavilion-host-20-tech-companies/

Ericsson has selected Equinix to deploy its Unified Delivery Network (UDN) solution in Equinix’s datacenters and across its business ecosystem of network service, cloud and content providers and enterprises in all industry sectors. The two companies will also extend their new relationship to... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ericsson-udn-strikes-deal-equinix/

The new programme was announced at the company’s global partner event, HP Reinvent, and aims to combine sales skills, education, product training and certifications. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/hp-launches-global-partner-training-programme/

Egypt’s digital industry is predicted to be worth $3.5 bllion in 2017 Egypt’s digital economy is set to reach a record-high of $3.5 billion, organisations announced today at the Egypt Inspire event hosted by SAP. The applications firm also announced a new investment plan for Egypt, and the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/egypts-digital-economy-hit-record-3-5-billion-2017/

StarLink has announced that it is now an Authorised Training Centre (ATC) for Symantec in Europe, Middle East and Africa to support the vendor with its regional enablement initiatives. The value-added distributor announced that it would now provide the entire suite, end-to-end certification... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/starlink-has-announced-that-it-is-now-an-authorised-training-centre-atc-for-symantec-in-europe-middle-east-and-africa-to-support-the-vendor-with-its-regional-enablement-initiatives-the-value-added/

Hubnetix, a global manufacturer of structured cabling systems, network cabinets and racks, active devices, UPS systems and security surveillance products has announced a new partnership with the Middle East distributor, Ethos Technologies. Through this distribution agreement, Hubnetix will... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/hubnetix-signs-ethos-technologies-uae-distributor/

Ramkumar Balakrishnan, Redington Value In a competitive marketplace, only those firms who dare to distinguish themselves through innovative initiatives and ensures they are at the forefront of change can hope to flourish over the next decade. Tahawul Tech speaks to Ramkumar Balakrishnan,... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/redington-value-aims-redefine-distribution/

The three-year agreement with HPE, is the first collaboration of this scale and scope in the region, and will focus primarily on cybersecurity solutions in Operational Technology. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/ge-hpe-25-million-partner-meta/

As part of Canon’s strategy of working closely with its customers, it provides businesses and other entities with a live demonstration of all of Canon’s latest hardware and software technologies. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/canon-opens-first-innovation-centre-middle-east/

Last night, during Apple’s annual launch event, which was held for the first time at the Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater, the company unveiled the new iPhone X. This is the first iPhone to feature an OLED screen. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/one-thing-meet-iphone-x/

3D printing is beginning to transform healthcare in the Middle East In ancient Greece, the goddess Panacea represented universal remedy and health. Along with her four sisters, they were symbols of cleanliness, recuperation, healing and glory. Panacea, in particular, had the power to heal the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/3d-printing-beginning-transform-healthcare/

yallacompare CEO Jon Richards Jon Richards always had a problem with authority. Beginning full-time work aged 17, he now finds himself in the hotseat as CEO of UAE-based comparison site Yallacompare at the relatively tender age of 33. “When I started my first job, I knew within a month that I... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/choice-yallacompare-com-ceo-jon-richards/

Alia Al Hammadi, ICT Director, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation Deep in the desert, approximately 300 kilometres south of the city of Abu Dhabi and 70 kilometres from the town of Ruwais, sits a row of huge concrete domes. They have been under construction since July 2012, and will ultimately... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/case-studies/enecs-powering-uaes-2020-energy-targets/

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has launched a new internal performance management system The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an internal tool to manage organisational performance. The management tool includes a new system for providing instant information... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/gcaa-launches-performance-management-system/

To be eligible for the service the customer must be aged 15-29 years old at the time of subscribing for the service and must be able to present a valid Emirates ID Card. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/etisalat-targets-millennials-latest-sim-offering-swyp/

Google has decided to appeal the record-breaking fine imposed on it by the European Union’s highest antitrust authority in July. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-appeals-2-9-billion-eu-antitrust-fine/

Xerox Emirates has appointed Redington Gulf as its authorised distributor in the UAE. Through this partnership, Xerox Emirates aims to expand the reach of its A3 office entry level multi-function Printers’ (MFP) and Xerox Scanners in the SME segment and grow its market share by over 200... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/xerox-emirates-partners-redington-gulf-uae/

Fitbit’s Ionic has GPS, a four-day battery life, on-board workouts and third party apps. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/fitbit-smartwatch-ionic/

Why addressing security issues related to NFV is important for the Middle East service providers. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/insight/intelligent-approach-nfv-security/

The physical and virtual world are paving the way for powerful thinking in the future. The generation of simulated ideas could deliver untold benefits to a society becoming more dependent upon the automated mind. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/insight/future-things-think-sync-link/

Dubai Land Department has launched its Mashrooi application at Cityscape Global 2017 Dubai Land Department (DLD), the government body that handles all legalisation processes, sales and purchases of land in the emirate, has developed an interactive multi-platform application that helps investors... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-land-department-launches-real-estate-progress-app/

ServiceNow has launched a software asset management solution that gives businesses the power to fix licensing issues before they affect their bottom line. Licensed software is now found in every enterprise department and managing compliance to these complex software contracts has become a... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/servicenow-launches-software-asset-management/

The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Center (ADSIC) announced that the emirate of Abu Dhabi has ranked first place in the Middle East in terms of indicators outlined by the 2017 Cities in Motion Index. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/abu-dhabi-ranked-smartest-city-middle-east-index/

Sharoon Shamsuddin, ISYX Technologies ISYX Technologies, an IT transformation company in the Middle East and Africa, has unveiled its exclusive “future-ready next-generation” Managed Services (MS) initiative. As part of its new MS offering, the company has also invested in building network and... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/isyx-technologies-announces-managed-services-initiative/

Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has witnessed the marriage of a young Emirati at the newly inaugurated ‘Service 1’ centre in Dubai. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-service-1-smart-wedding/

Alef representatives announce the launch More than 240 grade six pupils at a Ministry of Education curriculum school in Abu Dhabi have begun this academic year by using an artificial intelligence and interactive multilingual learning system, developers Alef Education announced on Sunday. The new... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ai-multilingual-learning-system-launches-abu-dhabi/

The new app launch, which is set to be made immediately available on iOS and Android platforms, is the latest milestone in Musafir.com’s regional innovation journey. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/musafir-com-debuts-arabic-mobile-app-streamline-travel-booking-process/

The ‘Services 1’ centre, located at Emirates Towers, Dubai, represents a one-stop for the public to acquire services from 14 government entities. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-ibm-launch-ai-powered-government-service-centre/

Strings of software code inside of the leaked operating system, first detailed by Apple news website 9to5Mac, show the expected three new phones will be called the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apple-tipped-release-top-tier-iphone-x-ios-11-leak/

Uber Jordan Country Manager Hamdi Tabaa and ArabiaWeather CEO Mohammed Al-Shaker Uber has partnered with ArabiaWeather to leverage their technologies to provide people with weather forecasts and better access to Uber rides, with the companies claiming severe weather conditions had inspired the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uber-partners-arabiaweather-climate-insights/

Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-07-09-17/

Scottish inventor Alexander Bain was able to first reproduce graphics using a fax-like technique back in 1846. Through line-by-line scanning of a message written with special ink on a metallic surface, electrical impressions of the original and a telegraph circuit could be used to transmit the information at a distance. http://www.tahawultech.com/features/vintage-tech-fax-machines/

Philippe Courtot, CEO, Qualys Qualys has announced that it has completed the purchase of certain assets of Nevis Networks. This transaction provides Qualys with significant domain expertise in passive scanning technologies and allows the company to accelerate its move into the adjacent market of... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/qualys-completes-asset-purchase-nevis-networks/

For its 2nd participation at GITEX Technology Week, the French start up 2CRSI will present its storage solution for CCTV applications. 2CRSI designs and manufactures innovative compute and storage solutions. The company has the ability to develop agnostic and scalable solutions, from big and... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/2crsi-present-cctv-storage-solution-gitex/

Veeam Software will demonstrate its NEW Availability Suite v10 that bridges the ‘Availability Gap’ (the gap between users demand for uninterrupted access to IT services and what businesses and IT can deliver) and drives business continuity and agility to new levels. Gregg Petersen, Regional... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/veeam-showcase-digital-life-experience-gitex/

The investment will enhance the development of cloud-based professional services, and will provide customers with “end-to-end cloud transformation service solutions,” enabling them to build, use and manage their cloud platforms effectively. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-invest-500m-enhancing-cloud-transformation-strategy/

dnata and Siemens have agreed a deal to implement cloud software at the logistics firm dnata has agreed a deal to implement a “cutting-edge” cloud-based software platform for its cargo operations in Dubai. The appointment system, provided by Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dnata-agrees-cloud-deal-digital-cargo-ops/

Bitcoin payments platform BitPay will process the bitcoin transactions. The company already provides bitcoin payment tools to companies such as Microsoft and Virgin Galactic. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-accept-bitcoin-payments-325m-real-estate-project/

At HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, Huawei and Microsoft signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cloud Service under which Microsoft applications will be released on HUAWEI CLOUD. The two companies will initiate in-depth cooperation on the public cloud to provide the optimal experience of... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/huawei-partners-microsoft-cloud/

Ronaldo Mouchawar, Souq.com Souq.com has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Wing.ae, a marketplace for merchants and couriers in the UAE, providing mobile and web-based user-friendly delivery solutions for businesses and individual consumers. Souq.com previously invested in Wing.ae,... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/souq-com-buy-wing-ae-enhance-shipping-options/

The latest research by Kaspersky Lab has revealed a contradiction in the way people treat their data – although they are aware of the threat from cybercriminals, their actions show they’re failing to protect their data properly. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/uae-residents-overlook-smartphone-security/

Fortinet, during its participation at this year’s GITEX, will focus on the extended capabilities of the Fortinet Security Fabric. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/fortinet-spotlights-security-fabric-borderless-enterprises/

Dubai Trade is gearing up for its upcoming 10th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) by featuring four new categories to recognise users of LogiGate, the logistics marketplace that enables cargo owners to book warehouses and competitive transportation services online or using a smart phone.  The... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-trade-recognise-smart-trade-initiatives/

Novathings will be at GITEX to present an intelligent connected object called helixee, which centralises personal data, saves them automatically to its integrated hard disk and allows you to share them simply by creating your own secure social network. The company will be exhibiting at the... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/novathings-showcase-helixee-gitex/

A UAE Space Agency delegation, led by Chairman HE Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, met with the President of the International Astronautical Federation, Dr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, to discuss a range of opportunities for collaboration in space science, research and education. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-space-agency-international-astronautical-federation/

Spiros Rafailovits, Logicom, UAE and Gulf Logicom has appointed Spiros Rafailovits as its new general manager for UAE and the Gulf region. Rafailovits has more than eighteen years of experience in IT distribution. He first joined Logicom in 2015 as the sales manager for UAE and Gulf, and has... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/logicom-names-new-general-manager-uae-gulf/

These trends translated into year-on-year declines of -21.9% for desktops and -15.7% for slate tablets in Q2 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mea-personal-computer-shipments-plummet-7-3-q2/

The feature gives each vehicle full autonomous capabilities at a safety level that is “substantially greater” than that of a human driver, according to the company. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/teslas-self-driving-pilot-feature-launches-uae/

Virgin Mobile has launched in the UAE The Virgin Mobile brand was officially launched by Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) today in the UAE, bringing the “first fully digital mobile service” to the country. The Virgin Mobile UAE app, which can be downloaded via the Google... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/virgin-mobile-brand-launches-uae/

ASUS Middle East has launched Designo MZ27AQ, a 27-inch monitor that heralds a new generation of frameless, ultraslim Designo MZ Series monitors. Winner of a 2017 Computex d&i Award, Designo MZ27AQ features a sharp, WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution IPS panel with a 100% sRGB color gamut to... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/asus-launches-new-25-inch-monitor/

End-user spending for the worldwide virtual personal assistant (VPA)-enabled wireless speaker market is forecast to reach $3.52 billion by 2021, up from $0.72 billion in 2016, according to Gartner. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/vpa-enabled-wireless-speakers-market-reach-3-5b-2021/

The UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has recently approved the launch of a number of smart applications as part of the Public Prosecutor’s e-programme. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/uae-attorney-general-smart-apps/

Kevin Murai, Synnex Corp Synnex Corporation has announced the completion of the acquisition of the Westcon-Comstor Americas businesses and minority investment in Westcon EMEA and APAC businesses. According to the statement released, the acquisition solidifies the firm as a leader in security,... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/synnex-completes-purchase-westcon-americas-operations/

Fortinet has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report, which revealed that poor cybersecurity hygiene and risky application usage enables destructive worm-like attacks to take advantage of hot exploits at record speed. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/fortinet-report-cybersecurity-hygiene-enable-attacks/

Organisations today are embarking on their own distinct journeys of digital transformation as advances in new technologies like 5G and AI change the face of business. There is a common misconception that security hinders innovation, and limits the rate at which organisations can transform. The... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/insight/tata-communications-managing-digital-risks/

Hitachi Data Systems has predicted that the Middle East will play a major role in the world’s Big Data market Middle East Smart City innovations will support the global Big Data market growing to a record high of USD 7 trillion by 2021, the digital transformation enabler Hitachi Data... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/middle-east-7trillion-big-data/

The RTA and Siemens have recently inked a MoU to enhance the transport authority’s applied 3D printing initiative. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/rta-siemens-3d-printing/

Incidents of IT-based frauds are rising within organisations, raising concerns among corporate houses and external key stakeholders, according to CIOMajlis. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/companies-report-big-losses-frauds-rise-ciomajlis/

The photo-sharing company said it found a bug that exposed people’s email addresses and phone numbers, which it quickly fixed. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/instagram-hacking-incident/

Dubai’s RTA has penned an MoU with Siemens to deliver 3D-printed parts for the city’s metro Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siemens for the provision of 3D-printed spare parts for the Dubai Metro. Abdul Mohsin Ibrahim... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/rta-dubai-metro-3d-printing/

Looking to mix physical and digital spaces, Google has released a beta SDK for augmented reality, dubbed ARCore, that is focused on bringing augmented reality (AR) to Android smartphones. ARCore is built on Google’s Tango AR technology. Developers can build new AR apps or enhance existing ones... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-launches-sdk-ar-apps-android/