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Blockchain, AI and machine learning to reshape digital businesses in 2018

Blockchain, together with artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality, have the potential to deliver disruptive outcomes and reshape digital business in 2018, according to predictions by Dimension Data. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/blockchain-ai-machine-learning-reshape-digital-businesses-2018/

DIFC CEO: IMF outlook a nod to tech innovation

DIFC CEO Arif Amiri The International Monetary Fund’s Fall 2017 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP), has been launched at Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC). The report found that despite the strengthening global economic... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/difc-ceo-imf-outlook-nod-tech-innovation/

RTA to trial new autonomous driving systems in 2018

“It is not practical to have a two-seater vehicle as a taxi, so in the next phase we will work on testing four-seater AATs, which will be enable larger group of people, including families to use the transport system,” said Al Tayer. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/rta-trial-new-autonomous-driving-systems-2018/

Huawei CBG unveils AI-powered flagship smartphones

Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has unveiled its AI-powered flagship smartphones – the Mate 10 series in the Middle East and Africa region http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/huawei-cbg-unveils-ai-powered-flagship-smartphones/

MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai's 2030 global space agenda

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.” http://www.tahawultech.com/news/mbrsc-event-to-put-spotlight-on-dubais-2030-global-space-agenda/

Hassan Al Aas puts spotlight on Gulf Shadows' hardware offerings

http://www.tahawultech.com/video/hassan-al-aas-puts-spotlight-gulf-shadows-hardware-offerings/

Gartner: worldwide PC shipments declined 3.6 percent in Q3

Global PC shipments experienced a 3.6 percent decline in Q3, according to Gartner Worldwide PC shipments totalled 67 million units in the third quarter of 2017, a 3.6 percent decline from the third quarter of 2016 and representing the 12th consecutive quarter of decline, according to preliminary... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/gartner-worldwide-pc-shipments-declined-3-6-percent-q3/

VAD Technologies' Veljovic on why 'value-addition' is key to channel sustainability

    http://www.tahawultech.com/video/vad-technologies-veljovic-value-addition-key-channel-sustainability/

Gaza cybergang returns

Kaspersky Lab experts are registering important changes in the operations of the infamous Gaza Team Cybergang, which is actively targeting multiple commercial and government organisations in the UAE, KSA, Palestine, Egypt and other countries in the MENA region. While the group has been active in... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/gaza-cybergang-returns/

Dubai Customs handled 33,600 smart transactions on 'Day Without Service Centres'

“Applying the new initiative will support Dubai in its vision of turning into a smart government and facilitate services whilst saving clients’ time and effort,” said Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-customs-handled-33600-smart-transactions-day-without-service-centres/

SAS appoints Alaa Youssef as new managing director for Middle East

Since he joined SAS in 2011, Youssef has served in a variety of leadership capacities within the professional services, sales and operations business units of Saudi Arabia. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sas-appoints-alaa-youssef-new-managing-director-middle-east/

UAE-based satellite operator trials high-speed in-flight WiFi

The high-speed broadband offering, known as WiFly, will be available for airlines to offer its passengers within the next year. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/networking/uae-based-satellite-operator-trials-high-speed-flight-wifi/

Are you unknowingly donating computing power to cybercriminals?

Fortinet has discovered an increase in cryptojacking incidents, which is a new way to stealthily mine Monero cryptocurrency from a user’s CPU resources. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/unknowingly-donating-computing-power-cybercriminals-cryptojacking/

Polycom: two thirds of millennials feel ‘judged’ when working remotely

Polycom’s chief human resources officer Billie Hartless Polycom research has found that workplaces across the world aren’t accepting the way young employees want to do their jobs, with 66 percent of millennials worrying that their colleagues will think they’re not working hard enough if the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/polycom-two-thirds-millennials-feel-judged-working-remotely/

Why companies need to keep insider threats in check

While most businesses are focused on preventing and mitigating external threats, there is often a greater danger their security teams need to worry about closer to home – insider threats. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/why-companies-need-to-keep-insider-threats-in-check/

Xerox named as IDC MarketScape leader

Xerox has been named as a leader in the first IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment report. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/hardware/xerox-named-as-idc-marketscape-leader/

Over 400 buildings in Dubai now have photovoltaic panels: DEWA

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has connected 453 photovoltaic (PV) installations on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Dubai, with a total capacity of about 18.7 MW, under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/400-buildings-dubai-now-photovoltaic-panels-dewa/

Landmark Group launches Apple Pay

Landmark Group has announced that Apple Pay is available across all the Group’s retail stores and E-commerce sites and apps in the UAE, on the very first day of the Apple Pay launch in the country. Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all the rewards and benefits offered ... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/landmark-group-launches-apple-pay/

Apple, GE partner to bring Predix industrial apps to iOS

Apple and GE have announced a partnership to deliver Predix software to iOS devices. credit @GE Apple and GE have announced a partnership to deliver industrial apps designed to bring predictive data and analytics from Predix, GE’s industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform, to iPhone and iP... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/apple-ge-partner-bring-predix-industrial-apps-ios/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 26.10.17

Tahawul Tech brings you Transformation Talk, a weekly roundup of the biggest news in the technology industry. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/transformation-talk-weekly-news-round-26-10-17/

CEO Khalid: Noon KSA launch set for year-end

Noon CEO Faraz Khalid Noon will launch in Saudi Arabia before the end of this year, chief executive Faraz Khalid has said. Khalid made the announcement while addressing a panel discussion at the Future Investment Initiative, organised by the Public Investment Fund in Riyadh, on ‘The World Next D... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ceo-khalid-noon-ksa-launch-set-year-end/

ADGM, Temenos join forces to boost Abu Dhabi's fintech ecosystem

A key aspect of the collaboration will see Temenos provide a sandbox service to the start-ups residing at the Innovation Centre. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/adgm-temenos-join-forces-boost-abu-dhabis-fintech-ecosystem/

UL to host workshop on 3D printing

Global safety science firm, UL, is inviting all those who are keen to understand the  3D printing industry and its potential, to an exclusive workshop held at Dubai Science Park. Organised in conjunction with Immensa Technology Labs, the class on the ‘Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and In... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ul-host-workshop-3d-printing/

Arab World Online 2017 report released

The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has released a report titled The Arab World Online 2017 today (Wednesday, October 25, 2017), which examines the digital transformations and societal trends brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Arab region. The findings... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/arab-world-online-2017-report-released/

Logicom Distribution enhances cooperation with Cisco Meraki

Logicom Distribution, the regional distributor of technology solutions and services in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, has enhanced its cooperation with Cisco Meraki. As part of the improved partnership, the distributor will now offer its partners the latest updates, releases and... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/logicom-distribution-enhances-cooperation-with-cisco-meraki/

HH Sheikh Ahmed: Technology empowers people of determination

Advancements in technology are empowering people of determination by enabling them to function independently and providing them with employment opportunities: HH Sheikh Ahmed. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/hh-sheikh-ahmed-technology-empowers-people-determination/

Emirates announces 'world's first' Aviation X-Lab

The ‘world’s first’ sector-wide Experimental (X) Lab is aimed at developing projects for the next era of human transportation. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/emirates-announces-worlds-first-aviation-x-lab/

Huawei spotlights role of 5G in region’s digital transformation

Huawei has shared its vision of 5G as the enabler of adequate mobile broadband services and the fabric for the Internet of Things. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/networking/huawei-spotlights-role-5g-regions-digital-transformation/

Avaya, Bosch to develop 'next-gen workplace' with $60M deal

Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/avaya-inks-60m-deal-support-boschs-next-gen-workplace-strategy/

Apple's Face ID tech reduced in iPhone X to ease production: Bloomberg

The Face ID system has been a major talking point among the $999 iPhone X’s features. It uses a mathematical model of users’ faces to allow them to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apples-face-id-tech-reduced-iphone-x-ease-production-bloomberg/

Emirates adopts eye-tracking tech to enhance pilot training

The partnership with Australia-based Seeing Machines aims to help Emirates enhance training for flight deck crews in real-time procedures that could potentially pose safety risks. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/emirates-adopts-eye-tracking-tech-enhance-pilot-training/

Tahawul Tech hosts inaugural Evolve Digital Transformation Forum

The Entertainer founder, chairman and CEO Donna Benton discusses the platform’s digital rise at Evolve CPI Media Group, via its leading technology news platform Tahawul Tech, hosted its first ever Evolve Digital Transformation Forum at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The Forum focused on... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/tahawul-tech-hosts-inaugural-evolve-digital-transformation-forum/

Saudi Arabia announces $500B project to build mega city NEOM

NEOM will focus on nine specialised investment sectors that will drive the future of human civilisation, energy and water, mobility, biotech, food, technological and digital sciences, advanced manufacturing, media, and entertainment. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/saudi-arabia-introduces-500b-mega-tech-hub-neom/

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches One Million Arab Coders initiative

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the One Million Arab Coders initiative His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the One Million Arab... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sheikh-mohammed-million-arab-coders/

DHA adopts tech-driven treatment to prevent strokes

The technology uses an expandable implant that blocks off the left atrial appendage (LAA) by angiography – a minimally-invasive treatment to prevent strokes caused by blood clots. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dha-adopts-tech-driven-treatment-prevent-strokes/

UAE signs 12 MoUs to develop Area 2071

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has attended the signing of 12 MoUs between Area 2071 and various local and international business and tech organisations. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-signs-12-mous-to-develop-area-2071/

Apple Pay launches in the UAE

Apple has launched its Apple Pay in the UAE today,  which  is expected to transform the mobile payments landscape in the region. Apple Pay works with the Apple devices you use every day allowing you to make secure purchases in stores, in apps, and on the web. In stores, Apple Pay works... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/apple-pay-launches-uae/

The Big Data transformation and the future of consumer experience

Every day we walk into the store, we pause a bit and take a look at the items displayed. Our choice would be a perfect combination of a price, quality and most importantly the right product. The shopping experience has radically changed in the 21st century. The Consumer has evolved, and so did... http://www.tahawultech.com/insight/big-data-transformation-future-consumer-experience/

DarkMatter's Dabboussi on 'establishing trust in the digital society'

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The Entertainer begins new data-driven era with 'app only' 2018 strategy

The ENTERTAINER, is embarking on the beginning of a new data-driven era, by saying “goodbye” to its book products in 2018 after 16 years. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/entertainer-begins-new-data-driven-era-app-2018-strategy/

Refugee Code Week educates 15,000 in second outing

Representatives from the Jordanian government, SAP and the United Nations celebrate the closure of the second Refugee Code Week Jordanian minister of information and communication technology Majd Shweikeh has announced the successful conclusion of Refugee Code Week 2017. The program integrates... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/refugee-code-week-educates-15000-second-outing/

Dubai hosts inaugural graduation of Ethereum Blockchain developers

The gathering, which took place after an exciting three-day hackathon, was also graced by the presence of Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai Office, and Wesam Lootah, CEO of Smart Dubai Government Establishment, in addition to ConsenSys executives. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-hosts-inaugural-graduation-ethereum-blockchain-developers/

RIPE NCC, TRA, AUB ink MoUs to develop Internet services

The MoUs are aimed at improving Internet-based researches and activities and enhance the operational efficiency of networks in the Middle East. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/ripe-ncc-tra-aub-ink-mous-internet-services/

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai IoT strategy

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches the Dubai IoT strategy with Dr Aisha Bin Bishr His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched Dubai’s Internet of Things strategy. HH also launched the Data Wealth initiative, to... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/hh-sheikh-mohammed-launches-dubai-iot-strategy/

Dubai Police, TECOM Group ink deal to establish smart police stations

Dubai Police has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding to establish three automated smart police stations. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-police-tecom-group-ink-deal-establish-three-smart-police-stations/

Krypto Labs opens incubator to bridge startup-investor gap

Krypto Labs has launched its new incubator in Masdar City Krypto Labs, the new ecosystem for startups, will officially inaugurate its custom-built all-in-one incubator, accelerator and co-working space in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The new 2,600 square-metre facility comprises resources including... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/krypto-labs-opens-incubator-bridge-startup-investor-gap/

Four old malware threats still haunting business today

From Conficker to Zeus, these four malware threats continue to impact enterprises today. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/video/four-old-malware-threats-still-haunting-business-today/

Saudi construction firms setting for 2018 digital 'tipping point'

Saudi construction firms hope for 2018 to be the “tipping point” for digital disruption, according to Trimble’s country manager Saudi construction firms hope for 2018 to be the “tipping point” for digital transformation, ensuring the 178 billion Saudi Riyals (SAR) worth of projects can be... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/saudi-construction-firms-setting-2018-digital-tipping-point/

Centrify poll reveals top causes of human error in the workplace

Poor management, distraction, social media, and excessive workloads are the top four reasons for human error in the workplace, according to a snapshot poll* conducted by Centrify at the recently concluded GITEX Technology Week 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/centrify-poll-reveals-top-causes-human-error-workplace/

Dubai Chamber participates in ‘Day without service centres’ initiative

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its participation in the “A Day without Service Centres” initiative, which will see the Chamber only accept payments through smart channels on 26th October 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-chamber-a-day-without-service-centres/

TP-Link MEA, Areej Group ink distribution deal for Middle East

TP-Link Technologies has announced that it has appointed Dubai headquartered Areej Group as its official distributor in the UAE market for the SMB products. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/tp-link-mea-areej-group-ink-distribution-deal-middle-east/

Red Hat's Basinski: Channel players should focus on vertical specialisations

Frank Basinski, director partner programmes and enablement, EMEA, Red Hat, explains why the channel must focus on becoming adept in specific verticals. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/insight/red-hat-frank-basinski-channel-vertical-specialisation/

Huawei announces new carrier ecosystem growth strategy

Huawei Rotating CEO Eric Xu at the keynote session of UBBF 2017 Huawei used its fourth Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) at the Hangzhou International Expo Centre, to announce a new strategy for telecom carriers to transform their enterprise services in the era of the “all-cloud” network. The event... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/huawei-announces-new-carrier-ecosystem-growth-strategy/

Bitcoin price climbs above $6000 in new record high

On Saturday it fought its way through the $6,100 barrier, eventually extending as high as $6,200 on Bitfinex. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/bitcoin-price-climbs-6000-new-record-high/

UAE appoints Omar Al Olama as world's first Minister of AI

Commenting on Al Olama’s posting, HH Sheikh Mohammed said, “Artificial Intelligence is the next major revolution of our times, and our goal is to be one of the most advanced countries in this regard.” http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-appoints-omar-al-olama-worlds-first-minister-ai/

Apple sued over iPhone X's 'animoji' feature

A Japanese software company is reportedly suing Apple in a US court over the trademark for the term ‘animoji.’ http://www.tahawultech.com/news/apple-hit-trademark-lawsuit-new-iphone-x-feature/

Worldwide IT spending set to hit $3.7 trillion in 2018: Gartner

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 4.3 percent from 2017 estimated spending of $3.5 trillion, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. John-David Lovelock Enterprise software and IT services continue to exhibit strong growth, with communications... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/worldwide-spending-set-hit-3-7-trillion-2018-gartner/

startAD launches 'UAE's first' hardware startup programme

startAD has announced the launch of the first hardware Venture Launchpad, an 10-day entrepreneurship programme at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). http://www.tahawultech.com/news/startad-opens-uae-first-hardware-startup-programme/

Johnson Controls launches touchscreen terminal

Johnson Controls has introduced its multi- functional Software House TST-100 Touchscreen Terminal, providing an enhanced end-user experience at the door. With an intuitive touchscreen user interface, native intrusion functionality and compatibility with both legacy and IP-based door... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/johnson-controls-launches-touchscreen-terminal/

BT, Hitachi partner to develop IoT solutions

BT and Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has announced a global partnership to co-create innovative solutions in the area of industrial and enterprise internet of things (IoT). The partnership aims to drive better business outcomes for global customers, including greater... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/bt-hitachi-partner-develop-iot-solutions/

5G readiness on the rise: Ericsson

Ericsson has released the 5G Readiness Survey 2017. The report shows that many operators have accelerated preparations for the new technology and trials are being carried out by 78 percent of the respondents. Furthermore, 28 percent of respondents report that they will deploy 5G next year. The... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/5g-readiness-rise-ericsson/

Microsoft launches Surface Book 2, Windows 10 update

Microsoft has lunched Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and Windows Mixed Reality headsets and experiences, and the introduction of the Surface Book 2. The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update offers breakthroughs in creativity – from bringing mixed reality and 3D to the masses, to faster broadcasting... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-launches-surface-book-2-windows-10-update/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 19.10.17

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-19-10-17/

EastNets upgrades SWF 4.0 flagship anti-money laundering solution

EastNets has released important upgrades in the fourth release of its state-of-the-art watchlist screening solution en.SafeWatch Filtering (SWF 4.0). http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/eastnets-upgrades-swf4-antimoney-laundering/

ESET works with Google to prevent malware

ESET has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web safely and without interruption.  Chrome Cleanup will be available for all Google Chrome users running on Windows. As cyber-attacks become more complex and difficult to spot,... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/eset-works-google-prevent-malware/

SANS Institute opens registrations for 'SANS Gulf Region 2017'

SANS Institute has announced that its cybersecurity training event in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from the 4th to the 16th of November. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/sans-gulf-region-2017-opens-for-registration/

Sony introduces new 4K HDR home cinema projectors

Sony has launched three new models of home cinema projectors equipped with the company’s native SXRD panel, which according to the company, are capable of delivering high-contrast, detail-packed images for a truly immersive viewing experience. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/hardware/sony-4k-hdr-home-cinema-projectors/

Vimal Kocher: Arrow ECS to help digital firms achieve enhanced security

    http://www.tahawultech.com/video/vimal-kocher-arrow-ecs-help-digital-firms-achieve-enhanced-security/

StorageCraft Andy Zollo on the firm's offerings and partnership with Redington Value

http://www.tahawultech.com/video/storagecraft-andy-zollo-firms-offerings-partnership-redington-value/

ESET introduces Chrome Cleanup

ESET, a global cybersecurity company, has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web ‘safely and without interruption.’ http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/eset-google-chrome-cleanup-malware/

Kaspersky Lab's Frolov on having a sustainable cybersecurity approach

Maxim Frolov, managing director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Kaspersky Lab, discusses why nations should start developing a holistic and sustainable approach to cybersecurity. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/features/kaspersky-labs-frolov-on-having-a-sustainable-cybersecurity-approach/

Qualcomm achieves world first 5G connection on 5G chipset

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has successfully achieved a 5G data connection on a 5G modem chipset for mobile devices. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/qualcomm-achieves-world-first-5g-connection-5g-chipset/

Mubadala opens San Fran office for tech investments

Mubadala Investment Company is set to open its first United States office in San Francisco Mubadala Investment Company is set to launch a venture capital arm of its business, with a dedicated ventures investment team set to be based in San Francisco, the firm’s first office in the... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/mubadala-opens-san-fran-office-tech-investments/

Bulwark recognises Batelco as Sophos’ Bahrain partner

Digital solutions provider Batelco has been presented with ‘Best Sophos Partner in Bahrain’ award at GITEX 2017 by Bulwark, the regional value-added distributor for the vendor’s products. Batelco’s chief operations officer, Abderrahmane Mounir, said that Batelco is pleased to have achieved this... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/bulwark-recognises-batelco-sophos-bahrain-partner/

Huawei CEO Xu: enterprises unsatisfied with unresponsive telcos

Huawei’s rotating CEO Eric Xu (source: Huawei) Huawei’s rotating CEO Eric Xu has stressed the importance for telecom carriers to innovate their services or risk losing out to emerging cloud players and OTT service providers. Speaking at the firm’s Ultra Broadband Forum in... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/huawei-ceo-xu-enterprises-unsatisfied-unresponsive-telcos/

EMEA’s top 50 cloud innovators revealed: report

Spearheaded by HotTopics.ht and sponsored by F5 Networks, the Top 50 EMEA Cloud Climbers Report is dedicated to cloud computing’s transformational business impact. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/emeas-top-50-cloud-innovators-revealed-report/

Google set to launch advanced Gmail security features for high-risk users

The advanced protection features include an option to require a physical USB security key to connect to a desktop computer before each log-in as a way to verify a user’s identity. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/google-set-launch-advanced-gmail-security-features-high-risk-users/

UAE wholesale data centre provider Khazna set for expansion

Laing O’Rourke, a UK-based contractor, has reportedly been appointed by UAE-based Khazna to design, build and fit-out data centre pods 4, 5 and 6 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for doubling its data centre capacity. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-wholesale-data-centre-provider-khazna-set-expansion/

Your Voice: Combating credit crunch

Reseller Middle East, as part of Tahawul Tech’s Your Voice series, gathered experts across distribution, reselling, systems integration and insurance firms to discuss how channel players can arrive at a solution to this problem and define the responsibilities of each stakeholder. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/analysis/voice-combating-credit-crunch/

MENA security spend to reach $1.8B in 2017: Gartner

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) spending on information security technology and services is on pace to reach $1.8 billion in 2017, an increase of 11 percent over 2016, according to Gartner. Sam Olyaei, senior research analyst at Gartner, provided the latest outlook for the information... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/mena-security-spend-reach-1-8b-2017-gartner/

ServiceNow integrates product with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

ServiceNow has announced that it has a new product integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, helping customers to deliver high-quality employee service experiences across the enterprise. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/servicenow-integrates-product-sap-successfactors-employee-central/

Cybersecurity still not a priority in 47% ME firms: Fortinet

Fortinet has revealed that almost half of the IT decision makers in the Middle East believe that cybersecurity is still not a priority for board members. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/global-enterprise-security-fortinet/

IP Global launches free online property investment course

IP Global has announced the launch of a free digital property investment programme, which provides a detailed overview of the fundamentals of investing in the property market. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ip-global-launches-free-online-investment-course-beginners/

Willing and able: Meet channel advisory firm Enabler One

Nehul Goradia Rishikesh Trivedi Channel advisory firm Enabler One’s co-founders Nehul Goradia and Rishikesh Trivedi share go-to-market strategies and plans for 2018. What were the gaps in the market that led to the formation of Enabler One? Nehul Goradia (NG): The IT market in the Middle East... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/interviews/willing-able-meet-channel-advisory-firm-enabler-one/

Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit

Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/security/kaspersky-lab-new-zero-day-exploit/

Transformation Talk | GITEX Edition

We bring you some of the highlights from the Gulf region’s biggest technology trade show in this special edition of Transformation Talk, weekly news roundup by Tahawul Tech. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/video/transformation-talk-gitex-edition/

RTA unveils latest Smart Drive app updates

The app now boasts several additional features, including displaying landmarks more attractively and interactively, updating the UAE map, and displaying the locations of metro and tram stations, bus stations, water transit stations, and parking areas in Dubai. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/rta-unveils-latest-smart-drive-app-updates/

Young guns: Why millennials will redefine the GCC tech industry

By 2050, 54 percent of the region’s population is expected to be under 36 years of age. How will this growing influx of millennials shape the future of technology in the Middle East? http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/features/young-guns-millennials-will-redefine-gcc-tech-industry/

Western Digital highlights the 'power of choice' at GITEX

At GITEX 2017, WD placed the spotlight on its latest product line including 12TB WD Gold Hard Drive, My Cloud Home, SanDisk iXpand Base, WD My Passport SSD and SanDisk 400 GB Micro SD among others. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/western-digital-storage-offerings-gitex2017/

What you need to know about intent-based networking

In a nutshell, IBN is about giving network administrators the ability to define what they want the network to do, and having an automated network management platform create the desired state and enforce policies. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/need-know-intent-based-networking/

SAP drives ‘empathy to action’ for customer satisfaction

Under its new ‘empathy to action’ theme, SAP has announced a selection of technology services and research findings from its Hall 6 stand at the 37th annual edition of GITEX. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sap-empathy-to-action-customer-satisfaction-gitex2017/

DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer: legal industry desperately needs IT transformation

DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE “Does society want people to feel confident in solving their problems in a court?” DIFC Courts CEO Mark Beer OBE understands better than anyone just how traditional legal systems inspire trepidation in claimants and defendants alike across the globe. “If so, give... http://www.tahawultech.com/features/difc-courts-ceo-mark-beer-legal-industry-desperately-needs-transformation/

Beyond the appliance: Leveraging threat intelligence for cybersecurity

What underpins the security appliances is invisible, but plays a pivotal role in ensuring that those boxes block the threats that imperil your business. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/blogs/beyond-appliance-leveraging-threat-intelligence-better-security/

Huawei launches partnerships, strategies and solutions focused on DX

Throughout the exhibition, Huawei illustrated its goal to become the partner of choice to equip Middle East organisations in their efforts to achieve digital transformation. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-launches-partnerships-strategies-solutions-digital-transformation/

TRA seals MoU with ICDL Arabia to enhance digital security awareness

As per the three-year agreement, the two parties will work to broaden the IT skills and competencies of government employees as ordinary users, to enable them to effectively use IT in office work. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/tra-seals-mou-icdl-arabia-enhance-digital-security-awareness/

Dubai Future Academy rolls out 4IR specialised courses

The Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), is reportedly rolling out programmes and courses specialising in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies called ‘Leading Future Tech.’ http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-future-academy-launches-4ir-specialised-courses/

Dubai event to shed light on smart cities and green economy

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) 2017, which is set to take place on 24th to 25th October at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, is expected to shed light on the importance of smart cities in the transition towards the green economy. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-hosts-world-green-economy-summit/

Cisco demos 'Network of the Future', IoT and AI innovations

Cisco, during its participation at the recently held GITEX Technology Week 2017, showcased some of its latest innovations and solutions for the digital era. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/networking/cisco-demos-network-future-iot-ai-innovations-gitex2017/

Shure discusses why audio is vital for communication within enterprises

As a second-time participant at GITEX Technology Week, Shure regards the tech trade show as a vital platform for showcasing its offerings and capabilities to the Middle East market. “The audio tools that are often found inside enterprise boardrooms and classrooms are now increasingly being... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/shure-discusses-audio-vital-communication-within-enterprises/

Trriple aims to cash in on m-wallet trend

Please share a brief overview of the company. Trriple is a UAE-based start up offering a first-of-its-kind mobile wallet that enables secure and convenient everyday payments saving consumers and businesses time and money, while meeting the regulatory environment of UAE.  Ushering in the... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/trriple-aims-cash-m-wallet-trend/

Etisalat showcases ‘technologies of the future’ at GITEX

In line with its theme ‘Driving the Digital Future’ at GITEX Technology Week, visitors took a journey experiencing a selection of futuristic technologies at the Etisalat stand throughout the week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-showcases-technologies-future-gitex/

Equinix's Klaas Merten highlights the value of 'interconnection'

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D-Link's Harrison Albert on enabling partners maximise networking prospects

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Huawei's ElShimy on enabling customers' success on the road to DX

Alaa ElShimy, regional managing director and vice president, Enterprise Business Group, Huawei Middle East, discusses the firm’s latest ICT offerings aimed at enabling its customers’ digital transformation journeys. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/huaweis-elshimy-enabling-customers-success-road-dx/

SUSE's Matthias Eckermann on transforming DevOps

Matthias Eckermann, director, Product Management, SUSE, explains the ‘software-defined everything’ era and discusses how the evolution of the relationship between the developer and operation functions. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/suses-matthias-eckermann-transforming-devops/

NetApp aims to assist organisations’ digital transformation

Fadi Kanafani, NetApp At the 37th edition of GITEX Technology Week, NetApp is aiming to help customers with their quest for digital transformation. The data management company has recently enhanced its Data Fabric, which is now fortified with new software releases such as NetApp SolidFire... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/features/netapp-aims-assist-organisations-digital-transformation-journey/

DarkMatter puts emphasis on cyber resilience

DarkMatter and UAE telecommunications service provider, du, participated in an exclusive media roundtable hosted by their respective CEOs to address the highly topical issue of cyber security in a rapidly digitising world. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/darkmatter-puts-emphasis-cyber-resilience/

Huawei accelerates Middle East migration to the cloud

Huawei is introducing several channel services policies and programmes at GITEX 2017, with a focus on constructing a comprehensive cloud-based services ecosystem for its Middle East customers. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-accelerates-middle-east-migration-cloud/

Infor's Tarik Taman: 'DX is about connecting everything to everything'

Tarik Taman, general manager, IMEA, Infor, says digital transformation is all about the shift from analogue to digital and connecting businesses and processes. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/infors-tarik-taman-dx-connecting-everything-everything/

Rohit Oberoi discusses Seclore's strong relationship with Redington Value

Seclore’s IMEA director for channel sales Rohit Oberoi discusses the firm’s participation at GITEX 2017 and it’s growing relationship with Redington Value. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/rohit-oberoi-discusses-seclores-strong-relationship-redington-value/

Etisalat signs MoU with Tasheel Enjazat

Etisalat and Tasheel signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) to appoint Tasheel Enjazat as one of its key retail partner for Etisalat’s prepaid and postpaid services as well as elife packages. The MOU was signed at GITEX Technology Week 2017 currently being held from 8-12 October at Dubai... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-signs-mou-tasheel-enjazat/

Mohammad Hoda on how Ring plans to redefine home security

Mohammad Meraj Hoda, managing director, Ring, on the firm’s GITEX debut and the latest technologies it aims to offer to redefine home security.   http://www.tahawultech.com/video/mohammad-hoda-ring-plans-redefine-home-security/

Fortinet's Zacky Vaz on empowering channel partners

Zacky Vaz, regional channel manager, Fortinet Middle East, delves into the firm’s 100 percent channel-focused strategy. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/fortinets-zacky-vaz-empowering-channel-partners/

Mimecast’s Heino Gevers on building a resilient cybersecurity strategy

Heino Gevers, Mimecast Heino Gevers, director, Customer Experience, Mimecast, shares best practices on how organisations can build a resilient cybersecurity strategy. What are the most common mistakes end-users are committing when it comes to email security? Firstly, organisations themselves... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/mimecasts-heino-gevers-building-resilient-cybersecurity-strategy/

Fluke Networks demos its cloud-based testing solution

Fluke Networks is demonstrating its whole range of filed testers along with the latest cloud-based LinkWare Live solution. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/fluke-networks-demos-cloud-based-testing-solution/

Ingram Micro to host cloud and security summit

Ingram Micro will gather its cloud and security resellers, VARs and vendors under one roof at its second edition of Cloud and Security Summit, which will be held from 19th to 21st November in Abu Dhabi. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ingram-micro-host-cloud-security-summit/

Kristian Kerr elaborates on Juniper Networks' ME channel strategy

Juniper Networks’ EMEA head for Channels, Alliances and Commercial Kristian Kerr highlights the firm’s GITEX participation and regional channel strategy. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/kristian-kerr-elaborates-juniper-networks-channel-strategy/

Microsoft Gulf COO: digitising products & services the ‘North Star’ of change

Microsoft Gulf’s chief operating and marketing office Ihsan Anabtawi hailed the potential of digital transformation in hastening the region’s economic ambitions from the firm’s Hall 7 GITEX stand. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-gulf-coo-digitising-products-services-north-star-change/

Huawei’s partner strategy aids creation of ‘better connected world’

Huawei Middle East’s ‘Transforming Together 2.0’ channel strategy aims to create an ecosystem of trusted partners, vendors, and resellers who can lay down the foundations for a “better connected world”, according to the ICT firm. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huaweis-partner-strategy-aids-creation-better-connected-world/

Dell EMC's Shams Hasan: 'People will become digital conductors'

Shams Hasan, infrastructure solutions manager, META, Dell EMC, previews the results of the firm’s Realise 2030 report and discusses how organisations can prepare for the human-machine era. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/dell-emcs-shams-hasan-people-will-become-digital-conductors/

Karen Ravindranath on WebNMS's Smart City solutions

WebNMS’s programme head for IoT discusses the firm’s participation at GITEX and its value proposition for Smart Cities. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/karen-ravindranath-webnmss-smart-city-solutions/

Tarek Helmy on how FTTO can transform future data centres

Tarek Helmy, regional director, Nexans cabling solutions, highlights next-gen data centre and FTTO (Fibre-to-the-Office) solutions.   http://www.tahawultech.com/video/tarek-helmy-ftto-can-transform-future-data-centres/

Mimecast introduces new Cloud Archive solution

The latest offering from the email and data security firm delivers an all-in-one cloud service that integrates a secure data repository, built-in data recovery, storage management, e-discovery and compliance capabilities. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/mimecast-introduces-new-cloud-archive-solution/

SUSE: Cloud-native architectures are key to digital transformation

Steven Mustafa, Cloud Solutions Architect, SUSE, explains why organisations should shift their focus from legacy to cloud-hosted, cloud-aware to cloud-native architectures to succeed in digital transformation. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/suse-cloud-native-architectures-key-digital-transformation/

WebNMS ushers in IoT era

IoT usually involved thousands of sensors and controls, and where it really gets complex is connection all these devices to systems that can collect and analyse the incoming data. This is where choosing the right IoT platform becomes an important, and there is good news for regional enterprises... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/webnms-ushers-iot-era/

Nexans highlights future-proof cabling solutions

Future-proofing physical infrastructure as we move to cloud and IoT environments is a key priority for enterprises today. With this mind, Nexans Cablings Solutions is showcasing its next-gen data centre and FTTO (Fibre-to-the-Office) solutions at GITEX. Tarek Helmy, Nexans Cabling Solutions FTTO... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/nexans-highlights-future-proof-cabling-solutions/

Check Point showcases centrally-managed security architecture

Cybersecurity firm Check Point is staking its claim in the Middle East region at this year’s GITEX, by seeking to raise awareness around its security portfolio. http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/check-point-showcases-centrally-managed-security-architecture/

Karl Heinz: 'Synchronised Security' means better data protection

Karl Heinz, vice president, CEEMEA, Sophos, shares insights on cyber threats such as ransomware-as-a-service and how having a ‘Synchronised Security’ strategy can help organisations strengthen their security postures. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/karl-heinz-synchronised-security-means-better-data-protection/

MoF launches eCloud service financial and HR systems

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched its new eCloud service technology for federal entities’ financial and HR systems, in collaboration with the Federal Authority of Human Resources (FAHR) and Oracle International. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/mof-ecloud-federal-financial-hr-gitex2017/

Microsoft showcases Fall Creators Update for Windows 10

The update, which is due to go live on October 17th, is said to be the “most secure version ever built,” according to Mohammed Arif, Windows and Devices Business Lead, Microsoft Gulf. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-showcases-fall-creators-update-windows-10/

Dubai Data showcases latest projects at Smart Dubai pavilion

Younus Al Nasser, CEO of Dubai Data The Dubai Data Establishment – a Smart Dubai affiliate – is showcasing its latest services and initiatives in the Smart Dubai pavilion at GITEX. Dubai Data’s programmes seek to streamline and upgrade the exchange of data between government departments, between... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/software/dubai-data-showcases-latest-projects-smart-dubai-pavilion/

Palo Alto Networks reveals GCC cloud security research

Palo Alto Networks’ regional systems engineering director Tareq Abbas Palo Alto Networks is relishing its move to GITEX Technology Week’s Cloud Hall, with the security firm’s emphasis shifting towards delivering services for a variety of IT environments. The firm was traditionally housed... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/palo-alto-networks-reveals-gcc-cloud-security-research/

Charbel Khneisser: Apps are at the centre of business transformation

http://www.tahawultech.com/video/charbel-khneisser-apps-centre-business-gitex2017/

Sharjah to connect 31 gov departments under unified network

The DeG’s GITEX stand Sharjah Department of eGovernment (DeG) has announced at GITEX that it will connect 31 government entities and departments from the emirate, as part of its first phase of implementing a unified digital network to link all government entities and departments by... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/sharjah-connect-31-gov-departments-unified-network/

Juniper survey reveals surge of interest in CCTV systems

Juniper Networks revealed GITEX the results of market research that examines the ongoing deployment of CCTV surveillance systems and underlying network infrastructure in the Middle East. The research commissioned by Juniper suggests that the key drivers for increasing investments in both CCTV... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/juniper-survey-reveals-surge-interest-cctv-systems/

Tarek Abbas on the findings of Palo Alto Networks' cloud security survey

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Lenovo DCG's Russell Theron on the 'intelligence revolution'

Russell Theron, regional manager, Gulf, explains how hybrid cloud technologies are disrupting the landscape of enterprise computing. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/lenovo-dcgs-russell-theron-intelligence-revolution/

Trriple's Gagliardi explains the benefits of m-Wallets

Paolo Gagliardi, CEO, Trriple, talks about the company’s recently launched latest m-Wallet app. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/trriples-gagliardi-explains-benefits-mwallets-gitex2017/

Chicco Hiranandani on how audio technologies are transforming enterprises

Chicco Hiranandani, director, Sales and Marketing, Shure MEA, speaks on the firm’s participation at GITEX and how cloud and IoT are impacting audio technologies for enterprises. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/chicco-hiranandani-shure-audio-tech-transform-enterprises-gitex2017/

CNME celebrates ICT Achievement in the Middle East

CPI Media Group and Tahawul Tech, last night, hosted CNME’s new and improved ICT Achievement Awards 2017. Held at the Conrad Hotel, the eight annual ICT Achievement Awards was dedicated to honouring end users, with revamped awards categories including those for technology Deployment, Individual... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/cnme-ict-achievement-middle-east/

GITEX Future Stars introduces corporate buyers programme

Building on its successful launch last year, GITEX Future Stars is set to be the biggest ever confluence of the global start-up ecosystem. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/gitex-future-stars-corporate-buyers-gitex2017/

Etisalat completes 'world's fastest' 5G live trial

Etisalat has announced its fastest 5G live trial reaching 71Gbps setting a global record in the industry and showcasing exclusive 5G demonstrations this year at GITEX Technology Week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/etisalat-trial-worlds-fastest-5g-gitex2017/

UAE ESMA unveils new tyre monitoring system

The Emirates Authority for Standardisations Metrology (ESMA) has announced the launch of a new generation of tyre monitoring system in the UAE. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-esma-unveils-new-tyre-monitoring-system/

D-Link unveils business cloud solution

D-Link Corporation has launched D-Link Business Cloud Solution, which is a complete cloud-managed networking solution at GITEX Technology Week. According to the vendor, the new offering provides Wi-Fi coverage and capacity, which are provided by high-performance APs deployed on site with... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/d-link-unveils-business-cloud-solution/

Huawei showcases ‘platform + ecosystem’ portfolio

Huawei is showcasing its ‘platform + ecosystem’ portfolio of innovations at GITEX Technology Week 2017, designed to equip Middle East organisations for the next big step on the road to digital transformation. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/huawei-showcases-platform-ecosystem-portfolio/

Fortinet: Security vital for successful digital transformation

Tony Zabaneh, Senior Systems Engineer, discusses how integrated security can offer better protection for enterprises. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/fortinet-security-vital-successful-digital-transformation/

DarkMatter focuses on building trust in a digital society

DarkMatter is showcasing the progress it has achieved in bringing offerings to market geared at establishing trust in a Digital Society during GITEX 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/darkmatter-focuses-establishment-trust-digital-society/

Microsoft flaunts AI solutions to HH Sheikh Mohammed

Microsoft was visited by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum this afternoon at the firm’s Hall 7 stand, where it is exhibiting its broad solutions portfolio, chief among them its AI products and services. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-flaunts-ai-solutions-hh-sheikh-mohammed/

Shure: Why audio is an IT discussion

Chicco Hiranandani, Director Sales & Marketing, Shure, shares insights on the growing importance of audio solutions. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/shure-audio-discussion/

Dubai Land Department to use blockchain for all transactions

The Dubai Land Department, DLD, has reportedly reached another technical milestone by becoming the ‘world’s first government entity to adopt blockchain technology.’ http://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-land-department-use-blockchain-transactions/

Kaspersky Lab highlights endpoint detection and response

The company will launch its pilot programme for Kaspersky EDR during GITEX Technology Week 2017. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/kaspersky-lab-edr-gitex2017/

Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 05.10.17

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-05-10-17/

Fortifying cybersecurity

Abdulrahman Alshetwey, Innovative Solutions Abdulrahman Alshetwey, CEO, Innovative Solutions, explains how cybersecurity posture can be improved within enterprises. The month of September was an interesting one, from a cybersecurity point of view. Global organisations such as Equifax, the... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/blogs/fortifying-cybersecurity-for-a-safer-tomorrow/

Avaya to Unveil Happiness Index on Blockchain at GITEX

Avaya is set to launch its Happiness Index on Blockchain at GITEX Technology Week 2017 Avaya is set to unveil its Happiness Index on Blockchain during GITEX Technology Week 2017. The Index will show how disruptive technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence and advanced data... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/avaya-unveil-happiness-index-blockchain-gitex/

AI, cybersecurity will significantly change role of CIO: Gartner

The research firm’s global annual study, The 2018 Gartner CIO Agenda Survey, gathered data from a record number of 3,160 CIOs across 98 countries and all major industries. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ai-cybersecurity-will-significantly-change-role-cio-gartner/

US tech firm secures $30m funding from Dubai investors

Following the completion of this current financing, Nanotronics will have raised a total of $71 million, which will accelerate the development of the company’s optical inspection technologies and proprietary industrial enterprise software. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/us-tech-firm-secures-30m-funding-dubai-investors/

Infor to frame GCC cloud priorities at GITEX 2017

Infor’s general manager for the India, the Middle East and Africa Tarik Tamam Infor has announced that it will highlight its comprehensive CloudSuite offering to support business competitiveness and digitalised cities in the region at this year’s GITEX Technology Week 2017. The Middle... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/infor-frame-gcc-cloud-priorities-gitex-2017/

Gemalto to introduce Security-as-a-service offerings

Gemalto’s will showcase its core technologies aimed at transforming enterprises and driving profitability at GITEX Technology Week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/gemalto-security-service-offerings-gitex2017/

ManageEngine to showcase ITSM offerings

ManageEngine will promote its ITSM, IT operations management, Windows Server management, endpoint management, mobile device management and SIEM offerings at GITEX. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/manageengine-showcase-itsm-offerings/

Mimecast to put spotlight on cloud-based email security

Mimecast, an email and data security company, will discuss how organisations can build a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy for email as part of its participation at GITEX Technology Week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/mimecast-cloud-email-security-gitex2017/

SUSE to demonstrate latest tech for digital transformation

Paul Abi-Chahine, SUSE SUSE, as part of its participation at GITEX 2017, will demonstrate how customers can accelerate their digital transformation with the SUSE high performance platform for SAP HANA, S/4 HANA. Paul Abi-Chahine, regional director, EMEA East, SUSE, said, “From... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/suse-demo-latest-tech-digital-transformation-gitex2017/

Nexans to highlight data centre innovations and FTTO solutions

Tarek Helmy, Nexans Cabling Solutions At GITEX Technology Week, Nexans will place the spotlight on its data centre innovations and Fibre-to-the-Office (FTTO) solutions. In addition to showcasing its LAN cabling solutions, experts from the company will hold product demonstrations for customers... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/nexans-data-centre-ftto-solutions-gitex2017/

RTA, Uber explore offering budget taxi services in Dubai

The talks follow a trial of the uberX service earlier this year that aims to provide passengers in Dubai with access to affordable travel. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/rta-uber-explore-offering-budget-taxi-services-dubai/

CommScope to showcase wireless and fibre optic solutions

At GITEX 2017, the company will be focusing on sharing insights and showcasing its fibre and wireless technologies for connected buildings and data centres. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/commscope-wireless-fibre-optic-solutions-gitex2017/

Kodak Alaris to display expanded info capture ecosystem

Kodak Alaris is expanding its information capture ecosystem, delivering on the promise of digital transformation for organisations in the Middle East and around the world. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/kodakalaris-expanded-info-capture-ecosystem-gitex2017/

Centra to promote VAT-compliant, cloud-ready CRM offerings

Centra Hub, a subsidiary company of Focus Softnet, will promote the upgraded version of its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution with inbuilt and VAT-compliant entry-level accounting module at GITEX 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/centra-vat-cloud-crm-gitex2017/

Canon to unveil new B2B products and services

Canon Middle East, as part of its participation at the 37th GITEX Technology Week will unveil its new B2B value proposition, as it aims to position itself as a B2B services and business-oriented brand. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/canon-new-b2b-products-services-gitex2017/

DHA launches first paperless electronic financial system

The Smart Dubai Government Establishment revealed that the DHA’s smart system covers all external and internal financial transactions involving all suppliers dealing with DHA departments and sectors. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dha-launches-first-paperless-electronic-financial-system/

Ixtel to deliver joint NetApp and Zaloni BDA solutions

Mehdi Quraishi, ixtel Ixtel, a UAE-based digital services company, has announced a resale partnership with NetApp. As part of the agreement, Ixtel will deliver scalable, secure, and efficient Big Data analytics solutions built on technology from NetApp, the data player in hybrid cloud, and... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/ixtel-deliver-joint-netapp-zaloni-bda-solutions/

Dubai Internet City to highlight ecosystem quartet at GITEX

Dubai Internet City’s executive director Ammar Al Malik Dubai Internet City (DIC) has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 18th outing at the definitive technology event. The theme of DIC’s exhibition, ‘The smarter journey’, will offer visitors an... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-internet-city-highlight-ecosystem-quartet-gitex/

Arbor Networks to flaunt network-centric solutions

Alaa Hadi, Arbor Networks At GITEX Technology Week, Arbor Networks will showcase its product portfolio focusing on network-centric security solutions for DDoS attacks and advanced threats. “We have network visibility and DDoS mitigation solutions for both service provider and enterprise... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/networking/arbor-networks-flaunts-network-centric-solutions/

Huawei at GITEX 2017: The Road to digital transformation

Alaa Elshimy, managing director and vice president, Huawei Enterprise Business, Middle East region, discusses the role of ICT in digital transformation. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/huawei-gitex2017-road-digital-transformation/

Trriple explores the future of digital payments

In these days of accelerated digital transformation, a keenly-awaited development in the UAE is a safe and convenient mobile solution for personal financial transactions that can be funded with cash or bank account. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/trriple-digital-payments-mobile-gitex/

Polycom introduces new conferencing solutions

The Polycom Trio 8500, according to the firm, is perfect communication tool for mid-sized conference rooms. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/polycom-introduces-new-conferencing-solutions/

Facebook tests facial recognition tech to unlock accounts

Facebook says the facial verification would occur during the account recovery process, when two-factor authentication – which sends a code by SMS – cannot be accessed. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/facebook-tests-facial-recognition-tech-unlock-accounts/

Focus Softnet to put spotlight on VAT-ready ERP

Focus Softnet will be placing the spotlight on Focus 8, its flagship ERP, which has been upgraded with multilingual capability, GCC VAT readiness, and cloud platform enablement at GITEX 2017. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/focus-softnet-multi-lingual-vat-erp/

Blockchain, ransomware dominate RSA Conference 2017 agenda

RSA Conference has announced the agenda for this year’s event, which includes keynotes and engaging sessions on hot topics such as blockchain, AI and cloud. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/rsa-conference-abudhabi-2017/

Toshiba flaunts latest hybrid laptop

Toshiba Gulf has introduced the new Satellite S50W, its latest hybrid laptop with touch display. With a 15.6-inch Full HD Display, the Satellite S50W includes the latest Intel processors and operates on Windows 8.1, and is also Windows 10 ready. The Satellite S50W has a lightweight design and... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/toshiba-flaunts-latest-hybrid-laptop/

US government backs Blockchain trade mission to Dubai

The move also marks a milestone for the Chamber of Digital Commerce itself, which has until now focused more on domestic advocacy of fair policy regarding Blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/us-government-backs-blockchain-trade-mission-dubai/

Fifth Arab Robotics Conference launches in Dubai

The 5th Arab Robotics Conference is underway in Dubai The 5th Arab Robotics Conference is currently underway at the Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai. The event has been jointly organised by the Emirates Science Club and the Arab Robotics Association, with key participation of a group... http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/hardware/fifth-arab-robotics-conference-launches-dubai/

Ring every corner of your home

The Floodlight Cam also features two-way talk capabilities and can sound an alarm in the event of an intruder. http://www.tahawultech.com/video/ring-every-corner-of-your-home/

Kodak Alaris launches S2050 scanners

The new Alaris S2050 scanner is a USB-connected model, built for capture information anywhere, with superior image quality and data accuracy. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/kodak-alaris-launches-s2050-scanners/

Dubai-based ekar inks agreement with Volkswagen distributor

The agreement will see an initial insertion of 100 Volkswagen Passat and Jetta models into the ekar fleet called ekar X. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/dubai-based-ekar-inks-agreement-volkswagen-distributor/

JETRO to showcase future innovators at Gitex

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a government agency promoting business between Japan and the rest of the world, will once again participate in the annual GITEX Technology Week. This year’s participation is set to be JETRO’s most exciting GITEX participation to date as seven of... http://www.tahawultech.com/news/jetro-showcase-future-innovators-gitex/

Xerox to display “workplace assistants” at GITEX 2017

Pui-Chi Li, Xerox Middle East and Africa Having partnered with GITEX Technology Week 2017 as the ‘Digital Business Consultant Partner’, Xerox will launch 29 ConnectKey devices on the first day of the trade show. The launch of the 29 Workplace Assistants and Multifunction Devices (MFDs) at the... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/news/xerox-display-workplace-assistants-gitex-2017/

Facebook updates review policy after 10m people saw Russian ads

The company said on Monday that it will add more than 1,000 people to review the ads that run on its platforms. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/facebook-updates-review-policy-10m-people-saw-russian-ads/

StarLink now Citrix' value-added distributor

Eyad Shami, Citrix StarLink has announced that it will join forces with Citrix in the Middle East, Egypt and Libya. As per the agreement, the distributor will provide value-added distribution services, including managing Citrix channel partner relationships, enhancing sales for Citrix products,... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/starlink-now-citrix-value-added-distributor/

Ingram Micro signed as Kaspersky Lab’s ME training provider

Ingram Micro Training MEA has partnered with Kaspersky Lab as a training provider for the Middle East region. With this partnership, Ingram Micro is now authorised to provide certified trainings for the vendor’s end point solutions. The distributor said it will deliver “best-in-class training... http://www.tahawultech.com/resellerme/channel/ingram-micro-signed-kaspersky-labs-training-provider/

Ring to Make Middle East debut at GITEX 2017

During the show, Ring will unveil its latest suite of smart home security products such as Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro and more. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/ring-middle-east-debut-gitex2017/

Aruba to demo its intelligent mobility solutions

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, will be demonstrating its mobility and IoT solutions that empower organisations to serve GenMobile at GITEX Technology Week. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/aruba-demo-intelligent-mobility-solutions/

Nokia, Zain Saudi Arabia trial NB-IoT technology

Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia have announced a significant step towards the creation of an IoT ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the successful trial of NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) technology at a live site in Mina area of Makkah Province. http://www.tahawultech.com/news/nokia-zain-saudi-arabia-trial-nb-iot-technology/

Mobile Trojans use WAP-billing services to steal from users

Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered an unusual rise in mobile Trojan clickers that are stealing money from Android users through WAP-billing – a type of direct mobile payment taken without any additional registration. http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/mobile-trojans-wap-billing-services-steal-users/

Smart Dubai launches new service in 'Dubai Now' app

The new service will allow customers to pay for petrol using the Dubai Now app across ENOC’s retail network in the UAE, eliminating the need for cash or card payments. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/smart-dubai-app-enoc-uae/

Google Maps saves UAE users $550m a year: study

According to the study, modern mapping services have the potential to unleash consumer benefits worth over AED 2 billion (US$550 m) per year. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/google-maps-saves-uae-users-550m-year-study/

Emirates Islamic revamps its mobile banking app

Emirates Islamic has announced its new mobile banking app, aimed at providing a range of new features to the bank’s customers personalised and 24×7 banking experience. http://www.tahawultech.com/cnme/news/emirates-islamic-revamps-mobile-app/

Saudi entertainment authority hit by cyber attack

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), which has begun sponsoring concerts and shows said on Friday its website had been the target of cyber attacks from outside the kingdom, according to Reuters. The GEA was set up last year as part of the Vision 2030 reform program to provide... http://www.tahawultech.com/securityadvisorme/news/saudi-entertainment-authority-hit-cyber-attack/