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Fortinet to spotlight the "age of Cy-Phy" at GISEC

At the show, Fortinet will showcase its latest security innovations that will help combat threats associated with Cy-Phy. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/fortinet-to-spotlight-the-age-of-cy-phy-at-gisec/

Proofpoint names new regional director for MEA region

Proofpoint has announced the appointment of Emile Abou Saleh as its new regional director for the Middle East and Africa region. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/proofpoint-names-new-regional-director-for-mea-region/

Middle East's largest cybersecurity event to open in Dubai

As the UAE continues to lead the way as MENA’s foremost technology hub, GISEC – the region’s largest cybersecurity event – provides ample opportunity for web security experts from around the world to gather and discuss the latest trends within the increasingly crucial field. Kevin Mitnick... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/middle-easts-largest-cybersecurity-event-to-open-in-dubai/

Ingram Micro to showcase latest cybersecurity solutions at GISEC

Ingram Micro is taking part at GISEC where it will showcase its latest Cyber Security Center of Excellence solutions https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ingram-micro-showcase-cybersecurity-solutions-gisec/

Mimecast to unveil new threat intelligence capabilities at GISEC

Mimecast has announced that GISEC attendees will be introduced to Mimecast’s newly unveiled Threat Centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/mimecast-unveil-new-threat-intelligence-gisec/

Tenable to demo the power of predictive prioritisation at GISEC

Tenable is showcasing its Cyber Exposure platform, including its recently announced Predictive Prioritisation offering at GISEC. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/tenable-to-demo-the-power-of-predictive-prioritisation-at-gisec/

Security skills gap brings new and unprecedented risks: SANS Institute MD

Taking part at this year’s GISEC, SANS Institute aims to to urge regional leaders to get tough on tackling the cyber security skills gap. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/security-skills-gap-brings-new-and-unprecedented-risks-sans-institute-md/

Abu Dhabi's Etihad rolls out new real-time flight tracking tech

Etihad Airways has successfully implemented the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations for flight tracking. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-etihad-new-real-time-flight-tracking-tech/

UAE residents to get hands-on experience of 5G soon: Etisalat

UAE telecom provider Etisalat says its 5G network is fully ready in the UAE and consumers will be able to get hands-on experience when new 5G-enabled smartphones are rolled out in the market. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-residents-hands-experience-5g-etisalat/

Dubai digital bank Liv introduces new AI-powered chatbot

Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, the creators of the KAI Banking AI platform for finance to introduce Olivia, Liv.’s conversational AI-based chatbot. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-digital-bank-liv-ai-powered-chatbot/

Smart city investments to reach $2.3 billion in MEA region

Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the $2.30-billion mark by 2021, according to the latest study by IDC. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/smart-city-investments-to-reach-2-3-billion-in-mea-region/

UAE-based Facilio highlights tech-led transformation in the built environment

Facilio has hosted Future Proof, a conference that brought together industry leaders from across the buildings ecosystem to discuss how technology is disrupting the way built environments are managed and operated. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/uae-based-facilio-tech-led-transformation-built-environment/

CISO50 Awards and Forum: TahawulTech.com spotight security innovation

TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have successfully hosted the second annual CISO50 Awards and Forum. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ciso50-awards-and-forum-tahawultech-com-spotight-security-innovation/

Innovative Solutions hosts Innovative Security Summit in Saudi Arabia

Innovative Solutions, a cybersecurity services company in GCC, has organised its second edition of its Innovative Security Summit this week. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/innovative-solutions-hosts-innovative-security-summit-in-saudi-arabia/

Uber confirms acquisition of Dubai-based Careem

Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for $3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uber-confirms-acquisition-of-dubai-based-careem/

UAE telco inks new deal to boost digital transformation in Abu Dhabi

UAE telco Etisalat has signed a partnership deal with the Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) to boost their collaboration in the digital transformation of government services in the capital. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/uae-etisalat-abudhabi-smart-solutions-services-authority-digital-transformation/

UAE Space Agency teams up with Virgin Galactic to develop space tourism

The UAE Space Agency and Virgin Galactic have announced a new partnership that will see the two parties cooperate across a range of areas including plans to develop space tourism flights. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-space-agency-virgin-galactic-space-tourism/

Apple unveils new game subscription service

Apple Arcade will give customers the freedom to try any game from its handpicked collection of titles that are all-you-can-play, have no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases, and respect user privacy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/apple-unveils-new-game-subscription-service/

Apple takes on Netflix with new streaming platform

Apple has announced Apple TV+, a new video platform for storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/apple-takes-on-netflix-with-new-streaming-platform/

StarLink hosts its annual Partner Summit in Dubai

StarLink has recently hosted its signature channel event – StarLink Partner Summit – in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-hosts-its-annual-partner-summit-in-dubai/

Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem for $3 billion: report

Uber is reportedly gearing up to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem as early as this week. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uber-acquire-dubai-careem-3-billion-report/

Barracuda Networks on achieving total email protection

As an integral communication and collaboration tool for any organisation across the globe, email remains an attractive attack vector for cybercriminals. Husni Hammoud, general manager, Middle East, CEE and Turkey, Barracuda Networks, discusses how organisations can stay one step ahead of the bad guys. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/barracuda-networks-on-achieving-total-email-protection/

UAE's Masdar City launches new hub for tech startups

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-masdar-city-launches-new-hub-for-tech-startups/

Abu Dhabi authority teams up with HPE to boost digital transformation

Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to accelerate the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital transformation efforts. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-authority-teams-up-with-hpe-to-boost-digital-transformation/

Microsoft gears up for the first "Ignite" tour in Dubai

Microsoft has announced that its global annual technology conference “Microsoft Ignite | The Tour” is all set to pave its path in Dubai on March 27-28, for the very first time. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/microsoft-gears-up-for-the-first-ignite-tour-in-dubai/

Sophos Intercept X achieves highest scores in NSS Labs 2019 AEP Test

Sophos has announced that its next- gen endpoint solution, Sophos Intercept X, was recognised for having the highest security effectiveness and the most efficient TCO. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sophos-intercept-x-highest-scores-nss-labs-aep-test/

Site24x7 announces new cost analytics platform for the public cloud

Site24x7 has announced the general availability of Site24x7 CloudSpend, its cost analytics solution for public cloud platforms. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/site24x7-announces-new-cost-analytics-platform-for-the-public-cloud/

Facebook admits to leaving millions of passwords unencrypted

The passwords of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/facebook-fails-encrypt-stored-passwords/

HPE hosts Discover More conference in Dubai

Hewlett Packard Enterprise hosted the first-ever Discover More conference in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hpe-hosts-discover-more-conference-in-dubai/

HPE president and CEO Antonio Neri launches Digital Life Garages in Dubai

HPE president and CEO Antonio Neri launched the firm’s Digital Life Garage innovation centres at the Discover More conference in Dubai, where the first DILG will be opened in September. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hpe-president-and-ceo-antonio-neri-launches-digital-life-garages-in-dubai/

UAE-based F&B firm signs Finesse and Salesforce for digital transformation

UAE-based hospitality firm Gourmet Gulf has signed software systems integrator Finesse and CRM specialist Salesforce to digitally transform its customer systems. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/gourmet-gulf-finesse-salesforce-digital-transformation/

Raqmiyat on how advanced tech will transform services

Raqmiyat CEO Amer Khreino believes emerging technologies will have a hugely transformative effect on the way services will be delivered in 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/raqmiyat-on-how-advanced-tech-will-transform-services/

European Union slaps Google with $1.7 billion antitrust fine

Internet giant Google has been handed down with another antitrust fine worth EU 1.49 billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/european-union-slaps-google-with-1-7-billion-antitrust-fine/

Apple unveils second generation of AirPods

The new AirPods can respond to “Hey Siri” commands thanks to a new H1 chip, charge wirelessly (with an optional case), and offer more talk time than the previous generation. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/apple-unveils-second-generation-of-airpods/

Avaya, Google team up to deliver AI-enhanced CX

Avaya Holdings has announced further integration with Google Cloud Contact Center AI to provide better experiences for customers and a more efficient workforce. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/avaya-google-team-up-to-deliver-ai-enhanced-cx/

Pure Storage unveils NVIDIA-powered solutions for AI systems

Pure Storage has announced a complete portfolio of solutions for any AI initiative, from early inception to large-scale production. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/pure-storage-nvidia-solutions-ai/

Only four in 10 Saudi CEOs are ready for a cyber-attack: study

Only 36 percent of CEOs in Saudi Arabia say their organisation is prepared to thwart any cyber-attack, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-ceos-not-ready-cyber-attack-kpmg/

Global data analytics firm invests $1 billion in AI

SAS has announced that it will invest $1 billion in AI over the next three years through software innovation, education, expert services and more. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-data-analytics-firm-invests-1-billion-in-ai/

Dubai Police nabs 300 suspects with AI-powered cameras

The Dubai Police has reportedly made over 300 arrests in Dubai last month with the help of AI-powered CCTV cameras. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-police-arrests-300-suspects-ai-cameras/

Veeam honours top Middle East partners

Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2018 Veeam Partner Awards at its recent event held in Lebanon. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/veeam-honours-top-middle-east-partners/

Cybersecurity a popular career choice in UAE and Saudi Arabia: SANS

Students in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking at IT, including cybersecurity, as a prospective career, according to the latest study by SANS Institute. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/cybersecurity-a-popular-career-choice-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia-sans/

Tech and telecoms brands dominate "brand intimacy" list in UAE

The technology and telecom industry in UAE has maintained its rank as #2 among 15 industries in terms of “brand intimacy,” according to the latest study by MBLM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-tech-telecoms-most-intimate-brands/

Ericsson, UNESCO to empower youth with AI skills

Ericsson and UNESCO have announced a new partnership aimed at educating and empowering the next generation with digital skills. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/ericsson-unesco-to-empower-youth-with-ai-skills/

Demand for tech-savvy professionals are on the rise: Careers UAE

The demand for digital and tech-savvy recruits are on the rise across the UAE as the country evolves into a test bed for global development of artificial intelligence (AI). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/demand-tech-savvy-professionals-rise-careers-uae/

Microsoft spotlights rising security challenges in Kuwait's banking sector

Microsoft has recently held the ‘Banking Edition’ of its CISO Executive Series – an even tailored for the security leaders in Kuwait’s banking industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/microsoft-discusses-rising-security-challenges-kuwait-banking/

BIOS Middle East named as Veeam's "VCSP Partner of the Year"

Managed Cloud Provider BIOS ME has been recognised as “The VCSP Partner of the Year” by Veeam Software at the recent 2019 Veeam Partner Summit held in Lebanon. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bios-middle-east-veeam-vcsp-partner-year/

Dubai Electronic Security Center tooffers opportunities at Careers UAE

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) has announced its participation in the upcoming Careers UAE 2019 for the 4th consecutive year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-electronic-security-center-tooffers-opportunities-at-careers-uae/

Certified SANS Instructor Chris Dale discusses the security skills gap

Certified SANS Instructor Chris Dale shares insights into how to address the current cybersecurity skills gap and how to reinvent the way security is viewed. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/certified-sans-instructor-chris-dale-discusses-the-security-skills-gap/

Dubai announces first-ever fully digital property rental solution

Dubai Asset Management has rolled out phase one of the first fully digital and paperless property rental experience in partnership with Smart Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-announces-first-ever-fully-digital-property-rental-solution/

UAE highlights complexities in FinTech industry

UAE Banks Federation (UBF) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have hosted a joint forum on FinTech and crypto assets. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-highlights-complexities-in-fintech-industry/

Education is key to staying cyber-resilient: Westcon-Comstor execs

Westcon-Comstor group MD Steve Lockie and Westcon Security director Ian Jones sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss why continuous education is vital for staying ahead of the “bad guys.” https://www.tahawultech.com/features/education-is-key-to-staying-cyber-resilient-westcon-comstor-execs/

Gulf IT Distribution spotlights “partner-focused and customer-centric” growth strategy

With a mission of delivering high value security offerings, Gulf IT Distribution is committed to its “partner-focused and customer-centric” strategy. The team at the UAE-based VAD sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss how they are primed to address the growing security demands in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/gulf-it-distribution-growth-strategy/

"2019 Gartner Symposium the best I've attended": GEMS CDO

GEMS Education’s chief disruption officer Krishnan Gopi says the 2019 Gartner Symposium was the best he’s yet to attend thanks to its “to-the-point” approach. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/2019-gartner-symposium-gems-cdo/

VIVA Bahrain to deploy Gemalto’s eSIM management solution

Gemalto has partnered with VIVA Bahrain, to supply them with a remote subscription management platform that enables customers to instantly activate a mobile connection for devices fitted with an eSIM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/viva-bahrain-to-deploy-gemaltos-esim-management-solution/

MEA PC market outlook remains bleak: report

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market has declined 5.0 percent year on year in Q4 2018, according to the latest insights from IDC. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mea-pc-market-outlook-remains-bleak-report/

Saudi-based developer buys "world’s largest 3D construction printer"

Saudi Arabian construction company Elite for Construction and Development Company has reportedly purchased the world’s largest 3D construction printer. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-based-developer-buys-worlds-largest-3d-construction-printer/

Dubai among world's smartest cities: report

Dubai is among the top five cities in the world offering a positive experience for its population through smart technology, according to the latest Smart Cities Index. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-among-worlds-smartest-cities-report/

"Gartner Symposium a great advisor across industries"

  OSN’s IT director Ronald D’sa says that 2019 edition of the Gartner Symposium in Dubai was a fantastic learning platform for a range of industries. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/gartner-symposium-advisor-industries/

"CIOs must get fair deals with vendors": Gartner

  Gartner analyst and senior director Roberto Sacco says that relationships with vendors must be managed carefully to ensure a win-win situation for all parties. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/cios-deals-vendors-gartner/

Global fintech investments reach $112 billion

Global financial technology (Fintech) funding rose to $111.8 billion in 2018, up 120 percent from $50.8 billion in 2017, according to the KPMG Pulse of Fintech report. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/global-fintech-investments-112-billion-kpmg/

Spotify files antitrust complaint against Apple

Spotify has filed a complaint with EU antitrust regulators against Apple, saying the iPhone maker unfairly limits rivals to its own Apple Music streaming service, Reuters reported. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/spotify-files-antitrust-complaint-against-apple/

HPE to flaunt "everything-as-a-service" at Discover More

Hewlett Packard Enterprise president and CEO Antonio Neri will is set to make a major announcement at the firm’s upcoming Discover More conference on 20th March in Dubai, as well as highlighting the firm’s “everything-as-a-service” approach. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hpe-everything-as-a-service-discover-more/

Dubai most attractive FDI destination for AI and robotics

Dubai has attracted more than $21 billion worth of foreign direct investments (FD) for artificial intelligence and robotics projects from 2015 to 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-top-fdi-destination-ai-robotics/

Facebook suffers major global outage

Facebook users around the world have reportedly encountered problems logging into and posting on the site as well as on Instagram and WhatsApp. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/facebook-suffers-major-global-outage/

World famous hacker to deliver keynote at Dubai event

World famous hackers, and in some cases, infamous, names in cybersecurity will descend to Dubai for GISEC. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/world-famous-hacker-to-deliver-keynote-at-dubai-event/

Cyjax to launch Middle East operations

Cybersecurity services firm Cyjax has announced plans to launch its operations in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cyjax-to-launch-middle-east-operations/

HPE CEO Neri to make "game-changing" announcement in Dubai

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise president and CEO Antonio Neri will make a “game-changing” announcement at the firm’s upcoming Discover More conference on 20th March at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, the firm has said. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hpe-ceo-neri-announcement-dubai/

A10 Networks appoints new global field sales CTO

A10 Networks has announced that Ravi Raj Bhat has been appointed global field sales CTO and shared services SVP. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/a10-networks-appoints-new-global-field-sales-cto/

Data management challenges cost UAE firms $2 million a year: study

More than two-thirds of organisations in the UAE are losing more than one hour daily due to data being difficult to locate impacting business efficiency by 17 percent, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/data-management-challenges-uae-veritas/

Dubai's digital transformation journey on spotlight at World Bank event

At a recent special knowledge-sharing event hosted by the World Bank in Washington, Smart Dubai showcases emirate’s digital transformation journey. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubais-digital-transformation-journey-on-spotlight-at-world-bank-event/

Barco appoints Mindware as Middle East VAD

Barco has entered a partnership with Mindware, the regional value-added distributor of IT solutions, to expand its presence in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/barco-appoints-mindware-as-middle-east-vad/

Du to foster local AI innovation and entrepreneurship

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch of the first-ever IoT and AI Pioneers Competition. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/du-to-foster-local-ai-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/

Snapchat launches special selfie filter in Saudi Arabia

On International Women’s Day, SC Johnson’s Glade brand has launched a new social media selfie lens on Snapchat aimed at celebrating the women in Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/snapchat-launches-special-selfie-filter-in-saudi-arabia/

Dubai optimises AI to measure customer happiness

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently rolled out new smart cameras that measure customer’s satisfaction at four Customers Happiness Centres. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-optimises-ai-to-measure-customer-happiness/

Dubai-based Emaar Group to launch blockchain tokens this year

Emaar Group has announced that it plans to leverage the significant potential of blockchain technology with plans to offer the Emaar community token for customers and partners by the end of this year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-emaar-blockchain-tokens-this-year/

HPE CEO Antonio Neri to make Middle East debut at Discover More

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Middle East’s vice president and managing director Dr Fabio Fontana says the firm’s upcoming Discover More conference will be a window into how the UAE can meet its Vision 2021 goals. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hpe-antonio-neri-discover-more/

ManageEngine introduces new user and entity behaviour analytics solution

ManageEngine has announced that it has introduced user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA) into its SIEM solution, Log360. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/manageengine-introduces-user-entity-behaviour-analytics/

UAE approves National Space Strategy 2030

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted the National Space Strategy 2030. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-approves-national-space-strategy-2030/

UAE's homegrown digital video on demand firm hits one million subscribers

UAE homegrown subscription video on demand (SVOD) service and digital start-up STARZ PLAY has reported a significant growth as it reaches one million subscribers.  https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/uaes-homegrown-digital-video-on-demand-firm-hits-one-million-subscribers/

Data strategists: NetApp on its evolution as a data leader

Maya Zakhour, head of distribution and alliances, Middle East and Africa, NetApp, urges channel partners to optimise the opportunities that the firm offers as a data leader. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/netapp-evolution-data-leader/

Breached or not breached: GBM on navigating the regional threat landscape

Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, Gulf Business Machines, shares top insights on how organisations can navigate the regional threat landscape. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/breached-or-not-breached-gbm-on-navigating-the-regional-threat-landscape/

Dubai telco du introduces new "Power Plans" with unlimited data

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced the launch of enhanced Postpaid Power Plans that offer a variety of benefits such as unlimited data or 200 GB – with or with or without contracts. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-du-power-plans-unlimited-data/

VAD Technologies expands data protection offerings

Boole Server, international provider of data-centric solutions, has announced its strategic collaboration with VAD Technologies, an IT and technology value-added distributor, headquartered in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/vad-technologies-data-protection-boole-server/

Avaya targets huddle rooms with latest product enhancements

Avaya has introduced a number of enhancements to its video offering that promise to transform the group meeting room experience as well as business video economics. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/avaya-huddle-rooms-latest-product-enhancements/

Cybercriminals most likely to be caught on servers: report

In its global survey, 7 Uncomfortable Truths of Endpoint Security, Sophos uncovered that that IT managers are more likely to catch cybercriminals on their organisation’s servers and networks than anywhere else. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cybercriminals-caught-servers-networks-sophos/

UAE keeps an eye on private healthcare firms with new e-service

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the launch of a new e-service that will allow residents to submit complaints or observations regarding private medical facilities and its medical and technical staff. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-private-healthcare-firms-eservice/

DEWA inks deal to power Dubai's Museum of the Future

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced plans to design, construct, and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) plant for the Museum of the Future. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dewa-inks-deal-to-power-dubais-museum-of-the-future/

HPE CEO Antonio Neri on how to accelerate partner ecosystems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise President and CEO Antonio Neri highlights the firm’s channel-centric approach to digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/hpe-antonio-neri-accelerate-partner-ecosystems/

AI key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: UAE official

Advanced technologies of artificial intelligence and data revolution are instrumental in the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, said a UAE official during a keynote at the UN statistical meeting. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ai-key-to-achieving-sustainable-development-goals-uae-official/

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton lauds Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has lauded the influence of Hewlett Packard Enterprise technology in delivering his most recent 2018 win.   https://www.tahawultech.com/video/lewis-hamilton-hewlett-packard-enterprise/

Selling the dream: why managed services redefine digital business

Raqmiyat’s director of managed services Ugresh Kumar discusses how the firm’s practice has gone from strength to strength and the ways it can do the heavy lifting of GCC digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/raqmiyat-managed-services-redefine-digital-business/

UAE to accelerate AI adoption in private sector

The UAE has launched a new initiative that will help develop legislation, infrastructure and various initiatives for accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within the private sector. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Launched by the... https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/uae-to-accelerate-ai-adoption-in-private-sector/

Global healthcare firms "overspend" on cloud: report

Global healthcare companies report being about 40 percent over budget when it comes to public cloud spend, compared to 35 percent of cross-industry global companies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/global-healthcare-firms-overspend-on-cloud-report/

UAE seeks to build "next generation" of Emirati schools

UAE vice president and prime minister, and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the allocation of AED1.5 billion to build the first group of a “new generation” of Emirati schools. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-seeks-to-build-next-generation-of-emirati-schools/

UAE-based engineering services firm opts for Epicor ERP

General International Group has selected Epicor ERP in the Cloud and will deploy the system on the Azure platform to help optimise operations and introduce new operational efficiencies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-based-engineering-services-firm-opts-for-epicor-erp/

Cybersecurity specialist to headline CISO50 Awards and Conference

TahawulTech.com and Security Advisor ME have announced that cybersecurity specialist and serial entrepreneur Mohamed Amine Belarbi will deliver the keynote presentation at the upcoming CISO50 Awards and Conference in Dubai, UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ciso50-awards-conference-keynote-mohamed-amine-belarbi/

Why containers are the foundation of digital change

Patrick Hubbard, Solarwinds Pundits have been talking digital transformation to death for at least five years. A few businesses have actually embraced this opportunity with gusto, pulling ahead of competitors or disrupting markets outright. Most enterprises, however, especially those most... https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/containers-foundation-digital-change/

Forcepoint: healthcare industry failing patients with weak data protection

Duncan Brown, Forcepoint’s chief security strategist for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region A cybersecurity expert for one of the world’s biggest data protection specialists has warned that the healthcare industry is not doing nearly enough to protect sensitive patient information. ... https://www.tahawultech.com/news/forcepoint-healthcare-data-protection/

Dubai-based investment firm opens high-tech logistics facility

Dubai-based Trustworthy.ae Group has announced the groundbreaking of its first Inland Container Depot (ICD) and a third-party logistics (3PL) facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/dubai-investment-high-tech-logistics-facility/

Kuwait-based bank digitises 50 million documents with Alaris

Alaris, a Kodak Alaris business, has announced that it has played a role in Gulf Bank’s digital transformation journey. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/kuwait-bank-digitises-50-million-documents-alaris/

Saudi Arabia biotech startups raise $10 million

The Saudi biotech startups incubated by Badir Biotechnology Incubator, under the Badir Program, set up by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has successfully raised close to $10.133 million in new funding last year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-biotech-startups-raise-10-million/

IT spending in Middle East to hit $160 billion

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/it-spending-in-middle-east-to-hit-160-billion/

Review: Nokia 7.1

Since being revamped under HMD Global, the Nokia brand has made a remarkable comeback into the market. Nokia’s big re-do may only be in its third year, but it has already introduced a number of solid, value-for-money phone lineup. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-nokia-7-1/

Tech careers in high demand among Emirati professionals

Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/tech-careers-high-demand-emirati-professionals/

Calling space enthusiasts: Space Explorer Camp opens in UAE

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced the next run of its Space Explorer Camp, to be held for the first time ever in spring this year. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/calling-space-enthusiasts-space-explorer-camp-opens-in-uae/

StarLink expands cloud and data centre offerings with Schneider Electric

Regional value-added distributor StarLink has signed a distribution partnership with Schneider Electric for the Arabian Gulf. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-vad-schneider-electric/

OPPO, Ericsson ink patent licence agreement

OPPO and Ericsson have signed a multi-year global patent license agreement, including collaboration on a number of business projects. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/oppo-ericsson-ink-patent-licence-agreement/

Kaspersky Lab unveils new programme to empower partners

Kaspersky Lab has launched a new global partner programme ‘Kaspersky United’ to enable resellers, service providers, and systemds integrators to focus on selling the cybersecurity vendor’s services and products that match their own specialisations. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/kaspersky-lab-new-programme-empower-partners/

Rising phishing threats push businesses to rethink security priorities: report

Trend Micros’s 2018 security roundup report reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining and BEC. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/rising-phishing-threats-push-businesses-to-rethink-security-priorities-report/

UAE telco makes the first Live 5G data call

UAE-based telecommunications service provider du has conducted the first-ever Live 5G data call on its production 5G network while rolling-out 700 5G sites across the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-telco-makes-the-first-live-5g-data-call/

5G subscriptions in Middle East to hit 30 million in five years

5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing two percent of total mobile subscriptions. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/5g-subscriptions-middle-east-ericsson/

Uber in "advanced talks" to acquire Middle East rival Careem

Uber Technologies is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks, according to a Bloomberg report. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uber-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-middle-east-rival-careem/